Support for the complex challenges of men’s mental and relational health
Men& is an online resource that offers trusted, accessible support, information and resources for the complex mental and relational health challenges men face. It is a non-judgmental, accessible source of reliable, helpful information for men seeking help and support.
Men& is streamlining access to various supports by partnering with key resources to offer a 24-hour call centre, therapeutic expertise and a provincial network of services for men who are seeking to have healthy and nonviolent relationships with themselves, their partners and families, and in community.
We believe that nobody should feel alone in their pain or feel like looking for help carries the risk of further judgment. Support for the complex challenges of men’s mental and relational health should be easy to find, trust and access.
Men& makes it easy for men to read, listen and watch great and trustworthy content, connect with resources, supports and community to keep men invested and accountable. We will be here adding great content, ready to talk when then are, or connect them with people in their area who are working towards healthy ways of being a man.
Men& will be launching on November 19th. Check back for more details. For more info or questions: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We are grateful to the Calgary Foundation for the generous support of Men&.
Take a Stand
In new languages
To help reduce barriers for seeking help, we have partnered with ActionDignity to support families and communities to build awareness and improve access through the Take A Stand Cultural Program initiative.
The Take A Stand initiative adopts culturally relevant programming by offering training in the first language. Trained ActionDignity facilitators will deliver these information sessions to groups, and organizations from the Filipino, Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi speaking communities. Individuals are invited to these group presentations.
“Family violence and abuse affects everyone from all cultures and backgrounds,” says Kim Ruse, CEO of the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, “This collaboration with ActionDignity will make access to information and services inclusive to people from diverse backgrounds. By developing and implementing culturally specific programs, we help address barriers such as language, communication differences and other issues. Overcoming these barriers can be lifesaving.”
This approach improves the understanding and skills of community members to support people experiencing family violence. By expanding the capacity of the Take A Stand program, community awareness increases, as well as the capacity to effectively Recognize, Respond, and Refer individuals who have been affected by domestic violence and abuse.
Thank you to the Calgary Foundation for generously supporting this initiative.
For more information: Take A Stand
