Support for you this International Men's Day

Today is International Men’s Day.

Many of you will have special men in your lives – fathers, brothers, husbands, partners. With this year’s theme being ‘celebrating men and boys’, it’s a day to celebrate everything they do for us.

It is also a chance to remind them that they deserve help and support when they need it, too.

Studies suggest that men who experience crimes like domestic abuse are less likely to report them.

This International Men’s Day, we’re raising awareness of the help that is out there - by speaking up about something you’re struggling with, you’re both ensuring you get the support you need and showing other men and boys that it’s okay to reach out for help.

Support available for male domestic abuse victims can be found through the following:

• The Elm Foundation: Freedom From Domestic Abuse | Everyone Deserves To Feel Safe
• Safer Derbyshire: Male victims of domestic abuse
• Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline – One call changes lives
• Respect Men’s Advice Line: Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men's Advice Line UK

If you’re struggling with your mental health, support is available from the following:

• Derbyshire Mind: Ripley Crisis Support Drop-In Service - Derbyshire Mind
• Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: Telephone support for Derbyshire people experiencing anxiety or distress

You can also access further support and information on International Men’s Day here: International Mens Day - The Official Site

If you feel ready to report, you can call us on 101, or use the Live Chat function on our website, Derbyshire.police.uk.

In an emergency, call 999.