Help For Young People

If you’re a male survivor (including trans and non-binary) aged 16 or over, we’re here to support you. Here is our dedicated page which outlines the specialist support we offer to young people.

If you’ve got any questions, want to have a chat with someone from the team or would like to refer in, give us a call on 0161 236 2182 or click “Make a Referral”.

The Hangout

We understand hard it can be for survivors to talk about what’s happened, meet new people or feel like you can properly be yourself around others. The Hangout is our answer to this – it’s a relaxed, informal space for young survivors aged 16-25 to hang out, meet others and just be themselves – without pressure, judgement or shame. There’s absolutely no expectation to talk about your experiences. Sometimes, just being in a space with people who understand can be enough.

We might put some music on, play a few rounds of cards, stick on a film, fire up the console or just sit and chat. Whether you’re popping in for half an hour to escape the Manchester rain, or coming by after a long day to unwind, you’re always welcome.

The Hangout takes place on Wednesday, 2pm – 6pm @ We Are Survivors, Unit 17, Deva City Office Park, Salford, M3 7BB (7BD on Satnavs).

If you’re new to our service, you’re welcome to just drop by on a Wednesday and buzz our intercom – we can complete your referral once you get there or arrange another time to refer you in if you decide you like what you see.

If that’s a little daunting, just email [email protected] or call our office on 0161 236 2182 – you can ask to speak to a member of the team about the Hangout in advance, or let us know when you’ll be coming down so we can arrange to meet you in our carpark beforehand.

Anyone is free to bring a +1 with them. If you are a professional supporter or you would like to bring a +1 who is over the age of 25, please email [email protected] beforehand to let us know.

CHISVA

We have an accredited Children’s and Young People’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA), meaning we can offer specialist ISVA support to male survivors aged 16 and over.

You can find out more about what an ISVA can offer on our “ISVA Support” page.

Therapy

We offer Trauma-Informed Therapy to male survivors aged 16 and over.

If you’d like to know more about our therapy service, head over to our “1:1 Therapy” page.

Nightingale

It’s not just survivors who might may benefit from support. Our Nightingale Service is here for the loved ones and supporters of male survivors of sexual harms, whatever the survivor’s age.

You can find out more about Nightingale, including how to refer in, on our “For Family, Friends and Loved Ones” page.

Under 16?

We currently support male survivors aged 16 and over. If you’re under 16 and looking for support, don’t worry – we can still help point you in the right direction.

St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre supports survivors under 16 across Greater Manchester. Here’s their website: https://www.stmaryscentre.org/ or visit www.nhs.uk/SARCs to find your nearest centre.