Male domestic abuse hotlines — U.S. & Canada
You are allowed to call. Say you are a man experiencing abuse and need safety planning.
United States
National Domestic Violence Hotline (all genders): 1-800-799-7233. Text START to 88788. Crisis: 988.
Canada
- Emergency: 911
- Crisis: call/text 988 · or 1-833-456-4566 (text 45645)
- Local services: dial 211; browse sheltersafe.ca and canada.ca family violence pages
- Examples: VictimLink BC 1-800-563-0808 · Alberta 310-1818 · Quebec SOS 1-800-363-9010 · Hope for Wellness 1-855-242-3310
What to say
“I’m a man in an emotionally abusive relationship. I need safety planning and local resources. Please take this seriously.”
UK/Ireland lines and more: Resources.