On #WorldMentalHealthDay, here are some tips for finding your "anchor" when life gets too loud If you're struggling with your mental health as a male, Trans or non-binary survivor, we're here for you. Visit www.survivorsuk.org to see how we can help
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Working to ensure every male & non-binary person has the support needed to navigate the impact of sexual violence and begin the journey to recovery. www.survivorsuk.org
We're pleased to say that our WhatsApp channel is back up and running! You can talk to our Helpline by: ☎️ Phone: 08088010332 Mon-Fri, 10AM-12PM 🧑💻 Webchat: www.survivorsuk.org Mon-Sun, 12PM-8PM 📱Text: 07860031252 Mon-Sun, 12PM-8PM ✉️ Email: help@survivorsuk.org
Our Helpline is currently experiencing technical issues with our WhatsApp channel. We apologise for any inconvenience. In the meantime, you can still talk to our Helpline over the phone, our online web chat or text SMS while we work to resolve this issue: www.survivorsuk.org
Today on #NationalPoetryDay, we're thinking about the healing power of the written word with this poem kindly provided by our client, Tony ✍️ What poems resonate with you or have helped you feel seen? We would love to hear them.
Our Young People's support group is a space for 18-24 year old male and non-binary survivors to share safely with other survivors and to learn from, grow with and support each other. Find out more about our services for young people at www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help #supportsurvivors
We know that finding good advice you can trust can be difficult as a survivor of sexual violence. Our Advice Hub clinic is here to provide practical support to male and non-binary survivors about accessing your rights. Book an appointment at http://survivorsuk.org/clinics
❤️ "My ISVA has helped me more than I could ever have imagined." ❤️ The experience of clients is at the centre of everything we do, so it means a lot when we hear our work has made a difference. To learn more about our ISVA service visit www.surviviorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help #isva #justice
🔔 Our Helpline will be running on a temporary revised schedule due to short-term staff shortages. We encourage you to check our website for the latest updates. We apologise for any distress this temporary disruption may cause. We're a small helpline team and appreciate your understanding 🙏
If you're a male or non-binary survivor and have questions about your sexual health, Clinic26 is here for you. It's a safe space to get sexual wellbeing advice and support you can trust. ✉️ Email clinic26@survivorsuk.org to make an appointment, or visit www.survivorsuk.org/clinics
"I am now in a much happier and healthier place and without the help given by SurvivorsUK, I am really not sure where I would be." ❤️ Your donation can help survivors find healing, hope and community in our group work. Will you support us? Donate at www.survivorsuk.org/donate
Our National Male & Non-Binary Survivors Helpline is here if you need confidential support. Talk to us by: ☎️ Phone: 08088010332 Mon-Fri, 10AM-12PM 🧑💻 Webchat: www.survivorsuk.org Mon-Sun, 12PM-8PM 📱Text: 07860031252 Mon-Sun, 12PM-8PM ✉️ Email: help@survivorsuk.org
"These sessions have been the most helpful thing I've ever done for my mental health" Group work is a safe space where male, trans and non-binary survivors can share experiences and find community together Learn more about Group Work with SurvivorsUK: www.survivorsuk.org
Telling someone you've been abused can take a lifetime. 1 in 5 male survivors of SA take 31+ years to do so because of shame and inaccessible services. Whatever step you're at, SurvivorsUK are here for male & non-binary survivors, or any survivor who thinks we're right for them: www.survivorsuk.org
🔔 Our National Male and Non-binary Survivors Helpline will be closed tomorrow during the bank holiday so our team can have a well-deserved rest 🔔 Our helpline should reopen Tuesday 1st September. Call us on 0808 801 0332 (10-midday), or speak to us via webchat at www.survivorsuk.org (12-8PM)
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has stated that the way some mental health services support survivors of CSA needs to change. We agree. As our Senior Counsellor, Michelle, explains, trauma-informed counselling can make a big difference to survivors: www.survivorsuk.org/person-centred-counselling
“Zendoings" are haikus for healing written by our client, Brendan. He explains, "I found that writing Zen Buddhist poems helped to reduce my symptoms, especially the intrusive thoughts." Listen to Brendan read haikus about coming to terms with PTSD , or read at www.survivorsuk.org/ptsd-zen-poetry/
❤️ "My ISVA has helped me more than I could ever have imagined." ❤️ The experience of clients is at the centre of everything we do, so it means a lot when we hear our work has made a difference. To learn more about our ISVA service visit www.surviviorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help #isva #justice
"I am someone who has turned corners that once felt impossible." Read Jim's inspiring story on our blog: https://www.survivorsuk.org/a-child-unprotected If you are a male, NB or trans survivor of sexual abuse in need of help, we're here for you. Learn more about our services at www.survivorsuk.org
"I was always told I'd never be believed. It is reassuring that I'm not going mad and it's ok for me to take time to process everything" ❤️ Our National Male & NB Survivors Helpline supports 2000+ people each year. Will you support our work? Donate: www.survivorsuk.org/donate
Solar eclipses may happen in the UK once in a generation. Sexual abuse happens every day. It doesn’t take protective eyewear to support a survivor. Believing them and not looking away when they tell you what happened to them can go a long way to helping a survivor start to heal.
Our National Male & Non-Binary Survivors Helpline is here if you need confidential support. Talk to us by: ☎️ Phone: 08088010332 Mon-Fri, 10AM-12PM 🧑💻 Webchat: www.survivorsuk.org Mon-Sun, 12PM-8PM 📱Text: 07860031252 Mon-Sun, 12PM-8PM ✉️ Email: help@survivorsuk.org
Growing up as a survivor can be tough. You are not alone. Our Young People's support group is a safe space for 18-24 year old male and non-binary survivors to connect, share and support each other. Find out more about our services for young people at www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help
We know that finding good advice you can trust can be difficult as a survivor of sexual violence. Our Advice Hub clinic is here to provide practical support to male, trans and non-binary survivors about accessing your rights. Book an appointment at www.survivorsuk.org/clinics
We can all feel broken sometimes. Together, healing is possible ❤️ SurvivorsUK is here for male, trans and non-binary people who have been affected by sexual violence. We're also here for loved ones supporting survivors. Find out how we can help at www.survivorsuk.org
"My ISVA was always one of the few (beyond my own personal support network) that made me feel seen and heard." We're always thrilled to hear from folks who use our services, like this quote from an ISVA client. To learn more about our ISVA service, visit www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help
Our National Male & Non-Binary Survivors Helpline is here if you need someone to talk to in confidence. Talk to us by: ☎️ Phone: 08088010332 Mon-Fri, 10AM-12PM 🧑💻 Webchat: www.survivorsuk.org Mon-Sun, 12PM-8PM 📱Text: 07860031252 Mon-Sun, 12PM-8PM ✉️ Email: help@survivorsuk.org
"I feel like a new man after counselling. I didn't expect how much SurvivorsUK was going to completely change my life for the better." Your donation can help survivors find healing and a better future through counselling. Will you support us? Donate at www.survivorsuk.org/donate
We all feel stressed from time to time. For those of us already carrying trauma, that weight can sometimes make managing stress even more difficult. If you're feeling life is getting on top of you, then these tips may help you manage and reduce stress🧵 #SupportSurvivors
Our CEO, Paul Dillane, spoke to @telegraph.co.uk about the impacts of early release on survivors: "We're very concerned... Recovery isn’t linear and events like release [of a perpetrator] can have a profound psychological impact years after the abuse" Read here: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07...
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❤️ "I now consider the group an essential part of my week" ❤️ Group work is a safe, confidential space where male, trans and non-binary survivors can share experiences and find community and healing together Learn more about Group Work with SurvivorsUK: www.survivorsuk.org