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Suicide rates have risen for younger men.
Why aren’t we talking about male victims of suicide? Why do we only pay attention after it’s too late? Men are often told to “man up” and hide their depression. It’s time for a change. Men deserve to know that they are important, needed and worthy of support. Visit our website for more info.
Only 20% of fathers have custody of their children after a divorce.
Not having access to a father puts children at risk for incarceration, suicide and teen pregnancy. Children did not ask for those risks, and they deserve to have a bright future with both of their parents.
Men are 50% more likely to struggle with substance abuse.
Substance abuse can leave men and fathers at risk for many mental health concerns in addition to loss of custody, parental alienation and an inability to pay child support. Men can fall victim to substance abuse for a number of reasons. Often, support comes too late. You are not alone. Visit our website for more […]
All genders deserve to feel safe.
No matter what gender you identify with, you deserve support, love and safety. There is nobody less deserving of these things and yet we often forget that a large portion of domestic violence victims are men.
Let’s talk about education inequalities.
Typically, children from more affluent backgrounds tend to do better than less privileged children. School performance is also influenced by gender. Boys often make up the majority of students with reading difficulties and performance. We owe it to our boys to help bridge this gap in education performance and outcome. Education provides children with a […]
Men make up 75% of the homeless in Canada.
Everyone deserves a home. Men make up 75% of the population of individuals without homes. Anyone under different circumstances could be in this same situation. Living without a home can put men at risk for anxiety, depression, becoming a victim of assault or homicide and suicide.
You are not alone.
What does a survivor look like to you? Everyone can fall victim to domestic violence regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, appearance, financial status, profession or lifestyle. Domestic violence does not discriminate, and anyone can fall victim. Visit our website to learn more about confidential counselling.