# Domestic Violence (Men) Help Resources - Maryland
## National Resources
- **National Domestic Violence Hotline:**
- **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | TTY: 1-800-787-3224
- **Text:** Text START to 88788
- **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/)
- **Services Provided:** 24/7 support, safety planning, resources for men experiencing abuse.
- **Men’s Domestic Abuse Helpline:**
- **Phone:** 1-888-743-5754
- **Website:** [https://dahmw.org](https://dahmw.org/)
- **Description:** Confidential crisis support and advocacy specifically for male survivors of domestic violence.
## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Men
- **House of Ruth Maryland:**
- **Phone:** (410) 889-0840 (General Information) | 24/7 Hotline: (410) 889-RUTH (7884)
- **Website:** [https://hruth.org](https://hruth.org/)
- **Services Provided:** Counseling, legal services, and shelter access. While primarily serving women, they can connect male survivors with resources.
- **Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV):**
- **Phone:** 1-800-MD-HELPS (1-800-634-3577)
- **Website:** [https://mnadv.org](https://mnadv.org/)
- **Services Provided:** Statewide coordination of domestic violence programs, including services for men.
## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Men
### Baltimore Area
- **TurnAround, Inc.:**
- **Phone:** (443) 279-0379 (Hotline)
- **Website:** [https://turnaroundinc.org](https://turnaroundinc.org/)
- **Office Location:** Baltimore, MD
- **Specialized Services:** Crisis intervention, counseling, and legal advocacy for survivors of all genders.
### Montgomery County
- **Family Justice Center of Montgomery County:**
- **Phone:** (240) 773-0444
- **Website:** [https://montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/](https://montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/)
- **Office Location:** Rockville, MD
- **Specialized Services:** Support groups, legal advocacy, and housing assistance for male survivors.
## Reporting Domestic Violence
- **Maryland Statewide Reporting Hotline:**
- **Phone:** 1-800-MD-HELPS (1-800-634-3577)
- **Website:** [https://mnadv.org](https://mnadv.org/)
- **How to Report:** Call the hotline to report incidents, seek safety planning advice, or access emergency shelter.
## Online Support Services
- **Men’s Domestic Abuse Helpline:**
- **Website:** [https://dahmw.org](https://dahmw.org/)
- **Features:** Confidential live chat, support groups, and resources for male survivors.
## Educational Resources
- **A Call to Men:**
- **Website:** [https://www.acalltomen.org](https://www.acalltomen.org/)
- **Description:** Offers resources and training to address healthy masculinity and support survivors of abuse.
## Additional Support
- **Abused Men’s Support Group (Online):**
- **Phone:** Not available
- **Website:** [https://domesticviolencemen.org](https://domesticviolencemen.org/)
- **Services Provided:** Peer mentoring, support forums, and self-help resources.
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_Updated as of December 11, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence at 1-800-MD-HELPS (1-800-634-3577)._