Connection with other male* survivors can make a huge difference in one’s journey. MenHealing offers online Peer Support Groups for survivors and their loved ones. If any of these groups interest you, scroll down for more information, to register, or to get on a waiting list.
*The use of the term “male” includes all cisgender and trans individuals who are masculine-identifying or self-identify as male. All sexual orientations are welcome. Women are welcome at Partner Peer Groups.
MenHealing offers affordable and accessible online peer led support groups to male survivors and their partners. Financial assistance is available for those experiencing economic hardship. Please apply before registering for a group.
Alumni Peer Support Groups
Alumni Peer Support Groups provide ongoing support for men recovering from sexual harm. Participants in these groups will have an opportunity to decrease isolation and build connection in a safe and supportive environment.
Individuals who have previously attended any MenHealing Peer Support Groups and Weekends/Days of Recovery are eligible to register for an Alumni Peer Support Groups.
The Alumni Peer Support Groups are 15 sessions, running every other week, for 30 weeks total.
Unable to attend the current group or want to be notified when a new group is starting? Sign up to be notified when the next Alumni Peer Support Group is scheduled.
Unable to attend the current group or want to be notified when a new group is starting? Sign up to be notified when the next Community Peer Group is scheduled.
Community Peer Support Groups
Community Peer Support Groups help participants decrease isolation and build connection through learning and interacting in a safe and supportive environment. The groups create a foundation for recovery from sexual harm.
The Community Peer Support groups are 8 sessions, running every other week, 16 weeks total.
Community Peer Support groups are open to all male survivors.
The next Community Peer Support Group starts on Thursday July 24th.
Registration for this group closes July 10th
Unable to attend the current group or want to be notified when a new group is starting? Sign up to be notified when the next Community Peer Group is scheduled.
Partner Peer Support Groups
Partner Peer Support Groups provide partners of male survivors with support and understanding about how they are impacted by the sexual harm done to a loved one.
The topics of the group include: coping skills, understanding the impacts and reactions of sexual harm on the survivor and you, compassion and taking care of yourself, grief and loss, healing, love, and sex and intimacy.
The Partner Peer Support Groups are 8 sessions.
Unable to attend the current group or want to be notified when a new group is starting? Sign up to be notified when the next Community Peer Group is scheduled.
Alumni Support Group for Fathers
Alumni Support Group for Fathers is a special peer led, online support group for male survivors with children. It offers an opportunity for fathers recovering from sexual harm to decrease isolation and build connection in a safe and supportive environment.
This 90 minute group will run for 15 sessions, every other week for 30 weeks total. Individuals who have previously attended any MenHealing Peer Support Group and/or Weekends/Days of Recovery are eligible to participate
Unable to attend the current group or want to be notified when a new group is starting? Sign up to be notified when the next Community Peer Group is scheduled.
Financial Assistance
If you are experiencing financial hardship, financial aid is available. Please apply before registering for a group.
MenHealing Peer Support Groups Team
- Mike Davis, Peer Support Groups Co-Manager
- Sharon Imperato, Peer Support Groups Co-Manager
- Stephanie DeCandia, Peer Support Group Administrative Manager
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