# Domestic Violence (Men) Help Resources - Massachusetts ## 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:** [http://www.no2abuse.org](http://www.no2abuse.org/) - **Description:** Specialized support for male survivors of domestic abuse, including emotional and practical assistance. ## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Men - **Jane Doe Inc. - Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence** - **Phone:** 1-877-785-2020 - **Website:** [https://www.janedoe.org](https://www.janedoe.org/) - **Services Provided:** Referrals to support services, crisis hotlines, and legal resources for male survivors. - **SafeLink (Massachusetts Domestic Violence Hotline):** - **Phone:** 1-877-785-2020 - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.casamyrna.org/safelink/](https://www.casamyrna.org/safelink/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 statewide resource providing support and shelter information for all survivors, including men. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Men ### Greater Boston Area - **Casa Myrna Vazquez - Domestic Violence Services** - **Phone:** 1-800-992-2600 - **Website:** [https://www.casamyrna.org](https://www.casamyrna.org/) - **Office Location:** Confidential address (services available statewide) - **Specialized Services:** Counseling, legal advocacy, and housing support for male survivors. ### Central Massachusetts - **YWCA Central Massachusetts - Daybreak Program** - **Phone:** 508-755-9030 - **Website:** [https://ywcacm.org/](https://ywcacm.org/) - **Office Location:** 1 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608 - **Specialized Services:** Support groups, crisis intervention, and referrals for male survivors of abuse. ### Western Massachusetts - **Safe Passage - Northampton Area** - **Phone:** 413-586-5066 - **Website:** [https://safepass.org/](https://safepass.org/) - **Office Location:** 76 Carlon Drive, Northampton, MA 01060 - **Specialized Services:** Trauma counseling, housing resources, and legal advocacy. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **Massachusetts State Reporting Hotline:** SafeLink - **Phone:** 1-877-785-2020 - **Website:** [https://www.casamyrna.org/safelink/](https://www.casamyrna.org/safelink/) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline for assistance in reporting abuse and accessing services. Law enforcement can also be contacted directly via 911 for emergencies. ## Online Support Services - **MaleSurvivor:** - **Website:** [https://www.malesurvivor.org](https://www.malesurvivor.org/) - **Features:** Forums, live chat options, and resources tailored for men who are survivors of abuse. ## Educational Resources - **The Center for Hope and Healing - Resources for Male Survivors** - **Website:** [https://chhinc.org/](https://chhinc.org/) - **Description:** Articles, survivor stories, and recovery tools for men impacted by abuse. ## Additional Support - **Resilient Voices Massachusetts - Survivor Advocacy Network** - **Phone:** Contact through Jane Doe Inc. at 1-877-785-2020 - **Website:** [https://www.janedoe.org/what-we-do/resilient-voices/](https://www.janedoe.org/what-we-do/resilient-voices/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy training, peer mentoring, and speaking opportunities for survivors. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Jane Doe Inc. at [https://www.janedoe.org](https://www.janedoe.org/)._