Men Are Survivors Too

Shelterhouse serves all victims of domestic and sexual violence regardless of ability level, age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or income.

Services are confidential and free of charge.

Midland County 2500 Waldo Ave. Midland, MI 48642 989-835-6771

Men Are SurvivorsToo

Services 24-hour help line Safe shelter Support groups One-on-one counseling Housing assistance Legal advocacy & court accompaniment Sexual assault medical forensic examinations

Gladwin County 234 W. Cedar Ave. Gladwin, MI 48624 989-426-9413

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Call: 877-216-6383 Text: 989-200-5122

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Domestic & Sexual Violence

24-Hour Helpline 1-877-216-6383

Quick Facts

Domestic violence and sexual assault can be experienced by individuals of any gender.

About 1 in 3 men experience contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.

Spreading the myth that men can't be victims makes survivors who are male feel less empowered to come forward and seek help.

Nearly 1 in 4 men in the U.S. experienced some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime.

About 1 in 4 male sexual assault victims experienced it for the first time between 11-17 years old, and about 1 in 4 male sexual assault victims reported that it occurred before age 10.

Call to Action Spread awareness about how domestic violence and sexual assault impacts men.

Make the community aware of resources and agencies that serve survivors who are men.

Source: www.cdc.gov

You are not alone.

Empower men to come forward and seek help after experiencing domestic or sexual violence.

Unique Challenges Male Survivors Face Survivors who are male are statistically less likely to report their abuse due to fears about being mocked, doubted, ignored, or even congratulated.

Men may feel that experiencing sexual or domestic violence questions their masculinity.

Men are not often encouraged to express emotions or ask for help because it would make them appear "weak."

Men may be told that they must always be the strong ones in a relationship, and must always be in control.

Men may not be aware of agencies or resources aimed at serving survivors who are men - they may think that only women and children can be victims.