# Domestic Violence (Men) Help Resources - New York ## 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, and resources for men experiencing abuse. - **Men’s Domestic Violence Support Line (via DomesticShelters.org):** - **Website:** [https://www.domesticshelters.org](https://www.domesticshelters.org/) - **Description:** Database of shelters and resources, with specific support for male survivors of domestic abuse. ## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Men - **New York State Domestic Violence Hotline (for all genders):** - **Phone:** 1-800-942-6906 | TTY: 711 - **Text:** Text 844-997-2121 - **Website:** [https://www.opdv.ny.gov](https://www.opdv.ny.gov/) - **Office Locations:** Statewide referrals available - **Services Provided:** Crisis counseling, emergency shelter, and legal assistance for men and women. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Men ### New York City - **Safe Horizon Men’s Services:** - **Phone:** 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [https://www.safehorizon.org/](https://www.safehorizon.org/) - **Office Location:** Multiple offices across NYC (find locations via website) - **Specialized Services:** Crisis intervention, legal support, and counseling for male survivors. ### Buffalo - **Family Justice Center of Erie County:** - **Phone:** 716-558-7233 - **Website:** [https://www.fjcsafe.org/](https://www.fjcsafe.org/) - **Office Location:** 438 Main Street, Suite 201, Buffalo, NY 14202 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency housing assistance, advocacy, and referrals for men. ### Albany - **Equinox Domestic Violence Services:** - **Phone:** 518-432-7865 - **Website:** [https://www.equinoxinc.org/](https://www.equinoxinc.org/) - **Office Location:** 95 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 - **Specialized Services:** Support groups, legal assistance, and housing services. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **New York State Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-942-6906 | TTY: 711 - **Text:** Text 844-997-2121 - **Website:** [https://www.opdv.ny.gov](https://www.opdv.ny.gov/) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline to connect with law enforcement or report online via state resources. ## Online Support Services - **1in6.org:** - **Website:** [https://1in6.org](https://1in6.org/) - **Features:** Anonymous live chat, peer forums for male survivors, and educational materials about abuse and recovery. - **Love Is Respect (focused on dating violence):** - **Website:** [https://www.loveisrespect.org](https://www.loveisrespect.org/) - **Features:** Text, live chat, and safety resources specifically for young men and teens. ## Educational Resources - **MaleSurvivor.org:** - **Website:** [https://www.malesurvivor.org/](https://www.malesurvivor.org/) - **Description:** Comprehensive resources, survivor stories, and recovery tools tailored for men. ## Additional Support - **Urban Resource Institute (URI):** - **Phone:** 1-888-279-2211 - **Website:** [https://urinyc.org](https://urinyc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency shelter, financial advocacy, and services for male victims of domestic violence. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)._