UPDATE ON THE MEN'S CENTRE Although the Centre has been closed to the public since mid March, we are continuing to run a number of programs. We are answering our phone and checking messages regularly. Current Programs Running Personal Counselling Online, Phone, Zoom, Skype Contact: Jonathon or Will at jonathon@themenscentre.ca [...]
Online Self Care Group We are running an online group focused on Self Care on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 PM. To register contact Jonathon Van Der Goes at 250.716.1551 ext. 17 or jonathon@themenscentre.ca
To accommodate our community in these challenging times, The Men's Centre is starting to create online support groups to compensate for the interruption of our in-person groups. We would like to invite you to our initial group on the subject of self care. It will happen on Thursday March [...]
THE MEN'S CENTRE With an overabundance of caution, and in concern for our clients, staff, and volunteers, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close the Men's Centre to the general public as of Tuesday, March 17. It is our intention to continue to answer the telephone during our regular [...]
Father's Day in the Park Event Join us for Father's Day in the Park this coming Father's Day (Sunday June 16th) from 11 AM - 3 PM at Maffeo Sutton Park hosted by the Men's Centre. There will be live music by the Shakes, BBQ Hot Dogs and more! Fun [...]
THANK YOU NANAIMO! YOU HAVE SPOKEN CLEARLY – YOU WANT A MEN’S CENTRE The Men’s Centre wants to acknowledge the incredible, amazing, and compassionate support of the community of Nanaimo. We have truly been overwhelmed by the generous support of the community. Since we went public on May 9, 2018 [...]
Here are some Links and News items that were recently featured on our website: Chek News Report on the Future of the Men's Centre https://www.cheknews.ca/future-of-nanaimo-mens-centre-in-jeopardy-due-to-funding-451161/ #MeToo Statement from Equality Canada https://equalitycanada.com/cafe-statement-metoo-campaign/ Petition to end tragic outcomes for Children https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/644/530/794/?taf_id=52099821&cid=fb_na#bbfb=432094533 Healing Infant Circumcision https://intimacy-institute.teachable.com/p/circumcision Dads learning to cut Daughter's Hair - [...]
We would like to give a massive "Thank you" to 100 Men Who Care Nanaimo! 100 Men who Care Nanaimo each donated $100 and voted on which charity should receive the funds. The Men's Centre received the most votes of the 3 worthwhile charities nominated at their recently held [...]
