Lithuanian Men’s Association

Connecting organisations that work with men in Lithuania

We represent organisations working with men, promote quality in their work and strengthen cooperation in Lithuania and internationally.

Two men talking by the sea
A conversation and connection can be the first step.
Connecting organisationsRepresenting their interestsImproving the quality of work with men

The value of membership

What membership offers your organisation

The association connects organisations working with men. Together we can share experience, join forces on initiatives and represent the needs of this field.

Membership information
01

Joint projects

Opportunities to plan and carry out initiatives with other members.

02

Peer support

Exchange experience and methods, with peer support when finding solutions.

03

Training and supervision

Members can initiate joint training and supervision to develop staff skills.

04

A shared voice

Raise the needs of organisations working with men and increase recognition of their work.

About the association

Our purpose
and objectives.

The Lithuanian Men’s Association was established on It brings together institutions and organisations working with men. We represent their interests, promote quality, raise standards in Lithuania and share good practice nationally and internationally.

01

Connect and represent

Bring together organisations working with men and represent the interests of their community at national level.

More about this objective

Support consistent development of work with men, increase recognition of the organisations involved, help staff develop their skills and contribute to policy and legislative proposals affecting men.

02

Promote quality and recognition

Increase awareness of the value of work with men and recognition of the organisations and professionals involved, in Lithuania and abroad.

More about this objective

Seek practical guidance, funding and people to support different ways of working with men; build links with organisations in Lithuania and abroad; and strengthen the role of their staff.

03

Cooperate and develop

Bring partners together, develop staff skills and raise standards of work with men in Lithuania.

More about this objective

Develop educational resources, run national and international projects, communicate the value of work with men and explore additional funding opportunities.

Association chair

Darius Docius

In office since

Director of the Klaipėda County Men’s Support Centre.

Our members

Men’s support centres
in Lithuania.

The association has four member organisations in Klaipėda, Alytus, Plungė and Vilnius. Find out what they do and how to contact them directly.

01Klaipėda

Klaipėda County Men’s Support Centre

Service address: S. Daukanto g. 13-5, Klaipėda

The centre’s specialists support men and their loved ones through relationship difficulties, separation, bereavement and other crises. They provide psychosocial support, facilitate men’s self-help groups and offer programmes to change violent behaviour. The centre also runs the “Nelik vienas” emotional support helpline for men.

Psychosocial supportMen’s self-help groupsBehaviour change programmes
More contact detailspagalba@vyrucentras.ltCentre website (LT)
02Alytus

Alytus County Men’s Crisis Centre

Service address: Jotvingių g. 10-1, Alytus

Operating since 2016, the centre supports men, their families and teenagers through crises. It offers individual and group counselling, men’s self-help groups, addiction prevention and behaviour change programmes. You can also contact the centre about family relationships or difficulties related to a loved one’s addiction.

CounsellingFamily supportAddiction prevention
More contact detailsinfo@vyrukriziucentras.lt
03Plungė

Plungė Men’s Crisis Centre

Service address: Vytauto g. 7, Plungė

Addiction counselling is available from the centre’s director and addiction counsellor, Mindaugas Katkus.

Addiction counselling
+370 616 01360Please arrange a visit by phone
More contact detailsmindaugaspvkc@gmail.com
04Vilnius

Men’s Crisis and Information Centre

Service address: Gėlių g. 7, Vilnius

The centre offers psychological, social and legal consultations, including support with addiction and codependency. It runs support groups and programmes to change violent behaviour, as well as training and supervision for social service professionals.

CounsellingSupport groupsTraining
More contact detailslabas@pagalbavyrams.lt

Services, fees and eligibility may vary. Please contact your chosen centre before visiting.

For partners

Work with us

We invite municipalities, public institutions, NGOs and other partners to discuss joint initiatives, sharing experience and improving work with men.

Get in touch about partnership

For organisations

Join the association

Legal entities working with men may apply if they support the association’s aims and agree to follow its statutes. Applications are submitted to the chair; the general meeting of members decides on admission.

Ask about membership

Frequently asked questions

How can you join?

Answers for organisations about joining, fees and taking part in the association.

Who can become a member of the association?

Legal entities working with men that support the association’s aims and agree to follow its statutes.

How do we apply and who decides?

Submit an application to the chair in writing or electronically. It must confirm support for the association’s aims and a commitment to pay the joining contribution. The general meeting of members decides on admission. To get started, email info@vyrucentrai.lt.

How much are the joining contribution and membership fee?

The joining contribution is €200 and the annual membership fee is €100 (as of 6 October 2026). The general meeting of members sets the amounts and payment terms.

What are a member’s obligations?

Members follow the statutes and internal rules, pay the applicable fees, attend general meetings and take part in the association’s activities, follow its decisions and observe professional ethics.

Emotional support for men

You do not have to face
hard times alone.

Feeling stressed or lonely, struggling with a relationship, or simply wanting someone to talk to? Call the “Nelik vienas” emotional support helpline for men. You do not need to prepare what to say; you can begin with how you feel today.

Emotional support helpline for men

+370 604 11119

Daily, 17:00–22:00 Lithuanian time

If life or safety is in immediate danger in Lithuania, call 112.

Association plans for 2026

The association’s priorities for 2026:

  • In progress

    Continue regular monthly online meetings of association members to maintain ongoing cooperation and develop shared positions.

  • Completed

    Create a website representing the association to raise its visibility and inform the wider public about services provided by its members.

  • Apply for funding through the competition for institutional strengthening of non-governmental organisations.

  • Publish an information leaflet about the association and the services provided by its members.

These initiatives will support more active progress towards the association’s objectives, particularly by expanding cooperation with other organisations and raising the visibility of work with men in Lithuania.

Public reports

Association
reports.

Open the 2023–2025 activity reports as PDFs. The filed report sets are available in the Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities.

2025 activity reportPDF in Lithuanian · opens in a new tab
Filed reports
at the Register (LT)
2024 activity reportPDF in Lithuanian · opens in a new tab
Filed reports
at the Register (LT)
2023 activity reportPDF in Lithuanian · opens in a new tab
Filed reports
at the Register (LT)
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Support numbers

If you need help now

Choose the right contact. In an immediate emergency in Lithuania, call 112.

Emergency services · 24 hours

Immediate danger to life or safetyCall 112

Emotional support for men · daily 17:00–22:00 LT time

“Nelik vienas” helplineCall +370 604 11119