Male Domestic Abuse Support in Edinburgh

Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of sex, gender identity, age or sexual orientation. We want to live in a Scotland that is free of abuse. The below list contains different community groups, organisations and services that you may find beneficial.

Local Services

• ASSIST  specialist advocacy and support service provides court appearance support to male victims in Edinburgh
• Citizen’s Advice Scotland – a national service offering free advice on a range of issues   
• Victim Support Edinburgh Information advice and support for victims of crime including court support.

Community Groups

• Andys Man Club   National men’s support group meets in Merchiston Mondays 7 pm
• Dads Rock  Scotland wide Edinburgh based project to support fathers through peer support, local group activities, training and campaigns
• Edinburgh Men’s Group Circle – a men’s group for self-development, socialising and growth
• Fathers Network Scotland – National agency supporting fathers in Scotland has an active Edinburgh presence
• FearFree provides a range of support information and advice for men and self identifying men in Edinburgh
• LGBTHealth – different events and support services aimed at all LGBT people in Edinburgh
• Men’s Shed – Leith based men’s community group 

National Services

AMIS also operates a helpline for any man across Scotland to get advice and information if they are experiencing domestic violence. As well as our services, there is also a range of national services that may be beneficial to men across Scotland. Check out the list of national services.