Men's Groups - Peer Lead

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Menstuff® has gathered a listing of men's groups that want additional members. These are peer lead. See also "Men's Council's" and "Groups - Facilitated". Not all states have reported a men's groups. Click on the state code to see if there are any groups in your state.

Want to be in a men's group? These men will help you connect with a new or already formed men's group in their area. Also, call your local Unitarian/Universalist Church. They sponsors non-sectarian groups for men in many locations throughout the United States. Look them up in the white pages of your telephone book.

Want to know how to start & maintain your own, see "How to start a men's group". We're also looking for men to step forward as local co-ordinators for non- facilitated men's groups. All it takes is a little time and organization. We'll show you how to set-up and cover minor costs associated with providing this important service.

For on-going peer facilitated men's and women & men's groups who want to be listed below, please fill out this Feedback form. Note: Much of this information has not been updated by the peer groups listed below.

NATIONAL

• Hard Hat Brotherhood Central, 8449 Parkridge Drive, Dexter, MI 48130, or 734.846.2283 or www.hardhatbrotherhood.com or eMail
• ManCaveSite.org The primary mission of this website is to give cave dwellers a centralized location to display their Man Caves, share ideas, and find essential resources in one location. eMail
• The ManKind Project. The Mankind project assists men in "reclaiming the sacred masculine for our time through initiation, training, and action in the world." The ManKind Project organizes New Warrior Trainings around the world. www.mkp.org (6/05)
• Men at Work: Building Whole Men. Building Whole Men's mission is to help create and sustain safe male communities. In the community, inside and outside the workplace, their trained facilitators provide learning opportunities to enhance the happiness, wholeness, and productivity of men. www.healingmen.com (6/05)

CALIFORNIA

• Alameda/Berkeley/Oakland - Kindred Brothers. A men's group where you have an opportunity to experience authentic connection with other men who are striving to fully engage with their life. It is a place to come and be heard, to learn from other men. No cost. Alternate Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm. Contact Sean O'Hara, kindredbrothers.wordpress.com or eMail (7/11)
• Berkeley/Oakland/Alameda - Kindred Brothers. A men's group where you have an opportunity to experience authentic connection with other men who are striving to fully engage with their life. It is a place to come and be heard, to learn from other men. No cost. Alternate Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm. Contact Sean O'Hara, kindredbrothers.wordpress.com or eMail (7/11)
• Berkeley - Men's Bisexual and Straight Identified Support Group. Our purpose is to provide a safe, open, non-judgemental environment for bisexual men and men leading straight or sexually compartmentalized lives who want to explore issues regarding dual orientation and lifestyle choices. Pacific Center, Tus 8-9:30P, $5-10 donation. 510.548.8283 or pacificcenter@gay.net or www.pacificcenter.org (12/98)
• Berkeley - Men Meeting Men. A supportive, clean and sober alternative place to meet gay men. Drop-in discussion groups with subjects on: coming out, being gay, relationships, self-esteem, AIDS awareness and other topics of interest to our community. Mon, 7:45P, Pacific Center, 510.548.8283 or pacificcenter@gay.net or www.pacificcenter.org (12/98)
• Goleta - Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation men's group - eMail (8/09)
• Los Angeles - Tumescense, a gay men's spirituality group. Information Jim Magary, PO Box 461144, Los Angeles, CA 90046 or 323.735.5092 or TPIWAPP@aol.com
• Napa - Napa Valley Men's Network. Men 18+, gay-friendly supportive social environment 2nd Sunday of each month. 707.551.4495 or nvmn@nvmn.org or www.nvmn.org (3/00)
• Oakland - East Bay Men's Network, Oakland, CA - creates and maintains men's peer support groups in Oakland/Berkeley area. 510.568.8669 stanfeld@pacbell.net or home.pacbell.net/stanfeld/EBMN.html (10/03)
• Oakland/Berkeley/Alameda - Kindred Brothers. A men's group where you have an opportunity to experience authentic connection with other men who are striving to fully engage with their life. It is a place to come and be heard, to learn from other men. No cost. Alternate Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm. Contact Sean O'Hara, kindredbrothers.wordpress.com or eMail (7/11)
• San Diego - Unitarian Universalist Men's Network (UUMeN). We are Unitarian Universalist men committed to building a mature, liberal religious masculinity. What does that mean? It means both honoring the goodness and courage in men, while taking responsibility for the harm that we and our gender create. UUMeN is about connections. We share resources among UU men and men’s groups. We support church programs that are dedicated to the personal and spiritual growth of men and that link such growth to the work of social justice. We sponsor an annual sermon-writing contest and a service award. We stand for an activist brothering path that is male-positive, pro-feminist, gay-affirming, culturally and racially inclusive and diverse. We are changing men, changing the world. Jaco B. ten Hove, President, c/o First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4130 Front Street (92013) 800.227.6670 or UUMeN@usa.net or www.uumen.uua.org (5/01)
• San Jose & Peninsula - The Nation of Men gives men a safe, supportive place to be themselves with other men. Our primary goal is to help each other become better men. The Nation of Men is a non-denominational, diverse men's organization that supports men and teams. First saturday of month. $40 year. Jerry Strebig, 408.559.8010 or Strebig@aol.com or www.nom.org (4/05)
• San Rafael - Support, Growth, Spiritual. Monday evening 7:45 to 9:45 p.m., every other week. This group is full at present time. Call/email to see if we have an opening, or to see about the 2nd group we are helping some men to start in the area. Contact Mark Robinett. 415.459-0362 or mrobi@sonic.net (4/03)
• Santa Barbara (Goleta) - Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation men's group - eMail (8/09)
• Trinidad - Randy Crutcher, How to grow a men's group in your neighborhood (consulting), and Quest - a mid-life retreat for men rama@mlode.com

CANADA

• Everyman: A Men's Journal, great resources for men's groups, www.everyman.org or subscribe for $20 (6 issues) at PO Box 4617, State E, Ottawa ON K1S 5H8 Canada. publisher@everyman.org
• Fraser Valley (East of Surrey) 534.0205
• Halifax, Nova Scotia - Men For Change, 902-492-4104 or m4c.ns.ca/men or peter@m4c.ns.ca
• Kamloops to Clearwater - 554.3112
• Lower Mainland - Vancouver MEN - 290.9988
• Northwest - (Prine Rupert to Smithers) 632.6382
• Prince George - 562.3616
• South Okanagan (Summerland to Okanagan Falls) - 496.5435
• Sunshire Coast - 886.9135
• Toronto - Men's Clearinghouse - 905.737.1807
• Vancouver Island - 383.7664

COLORADO

• Boulder - Men's Emotional & Spiritual Support Group. Usually agenda-free (if that is possible). Has been going for 9 years....and occasionally is open for new menbers. Meeting Alternate Tuesday evenings 7-9:30 p.m. 303.443.9015 or sun8@earthlink.net (Paul Shippee) (1/00)

DELAWARE

• Southern Chester County Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware. We are set in our ways and not particularly looking for new members, but you are welcome to make your case. We are down to 3 members, ages 60+,70+, and 80+. Weekly meetings held in a home in northern New Castle County, Delaware, mostly on Tuesdays 9:30am-noon. Any issue. Contribute $5 each time you attend, after the first time. Contact Dan Williams at danwABC-menstuffZZZREMOVE@yahoo.com except remove the "ZZZREMOVE". (1/13)

FLORIDA

• Daytona Beach - Men's Dream Wisdom Group - Understanding our dreams, emotions, challenges and meanings leads to wisdom and wholistic growth. Our lives are fuel for the light of consciousness, and all our relations benefit. Prof. Norman Brown teaches psychology, his love relationships textbook, and dream interpretation at Embry-Riddle Univ. and has thrived in men’s groups since 1972. Peer and Facilitator led. Tues. 6:30-9:00, Free, 386.673.5827 or nphbrown@aol.com (2/09)

IDAHO

• Sandpoint - Sandpoint Men's Group 2.0. We are a group of men committed to supporting each other in leading lives of integrity. Our focus is on both healing and creation. Healing our wounds while also creating the lives we want. Wed 6 to 10 pm Donation. Minimum of 4 Sessions. Wayne. 208 262 6997 or sandpointmensgroup.com or eMail (8/09)

ILLINOIS

• Des Plaines - Oakton Comm College Men's Program, 708.635.1874

LOUISIANA

• New Orleans Men's Center - is an organization of Men dedicated to developing generative masculinity through personal soul work, education and dialogue with other men. NOMC offers twice monthly-meetings, semi-annual weekend retreats and periodic public lectures and/or workshops which explore the Mythopoetic, cultural and social dimensions of masculinity. $25 annual dues. George Montero 504.737.8841 or nomc2@webtv.net or expage.com/page/nomc

MICHIGAN

• Birmingham/Detroit - Men's Wisdom Council. The Wisdom Council is a monthly gathering of men who are exploring issues related to being a man today and welcome any interested men to attend. At Council meetings, ritual becomes interspersed with topics such as men's health, personal growth, family dynamics, feelings, & man’s spirit. Meetings are on the 4th Saturday of the month from 9:15am until Noon at Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward at Lone Pine. Donation. The Commons is to the left end of building. Michael Kullik. 248.420.7730 or michael-golden@msn.com or menswisdomcouncil.20M.com (7/02)

MINNESOTA

• Twin Cities - Monthly Men's Brunch - Bring something to share/cook up. Find out locatoin and date by calling Andrew at 612-331-8396. (12/20/15 Jamie Wellik - 612-267-2467) (1/17/16 Frank Brandon - 651-487--3008)

MISSOURI

• Columbia - Bob Dupuis - 314.474.4713

NEW HAMPSHIRE

• Candia - (May have been discontinued - 1/99)
• Chester/Strafford (Bow Lake) Every other Friday, any issue, safety guaranteed, two hours at 7PM. If you live in the lower NH counties (or perhaps even northern Essex County, MA) Discontinued
• Danville - Peer group, Glenn Watken, Discontinued 4/07

NEW JERSEY

• Convent Station (near Morristown) - Men-to-Men is a dynamic organization consisting of Men of Passion, Purpose, and Positive Energy supporting a culture of acceptance,self-discovery and expression. Men-to-Men present “Wednesday's Men” every Wednesday evening at the Xavier Center in Convent Station (Near Morristown) This lively interactive MEN's discussion group is open to all men who are seeking a nonjudgmental environment to explore who we are as men in mind, body and spirit in today’s world. This meeting is not therapy. It is a peer lead community of men working together to find our own truth, wisdom and joy in life by being genuine, and authentic in theexpression of thoughts, feelings, fears, and dreams. In doing so, we encourage and enable others, along with ourselves, on this journey through Manhood. For more information or directions contact: Dale Leffler at 732.494.8198 or Drleffler@juno.com or Vinnie Macri 908.670.0180 or Vinncom@aol.com or community.nj.com/cc/Men-to-Men
• Somerville - Men Mentoring Men, community.nj.com/cc/m3 or 908.707.0774 or m_cubed@att.net. (3/00)
• New York - New York - On the Common Ground, Men's personal soul work. It operates in us 24/7. We have only two choices: know it or not know it; live it well, or live it by accident. Pathways meetings occur same time, same place, every other Tuesday, 7-9pm. Doors locked at 7:15p. 939 Eighth Ave (bn 55th & 56th) Ring bell 307. Take Elevator to Fourth Floor, Studio 4A. They are fun and are a great way to discover real friends in the Village of Brothers - a great group of men. All men are welcome. $5. johnguarn@aol.com, 212.265.0584 (02) (1/01, 1/15, 1/29, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16/02.)

PENNSYLVANIA

• Philadelphia - First Unitarian Church, believe to be closed. (3/99)

PHILLIPPINES

• Reynaldo Imperial, CEMSHAD 2/F ATC Building, Padre Faura, Ermita, Manila, Phillippines 1000, reyimp@kulog.upm.edu.ph

OREGON

• Portland - MenSpirit, a joint project of three non-profit organizations, Q-LAND, LoveTribe, & Spirit Hawk, empowers diverse men in the Portland, OR area to discover and manifest their individual & collective potential for wellness, community, friendship/intimacy, spirituality, & play. Current program include: Yoga & Meditation, Healing Touch Workshops, Peer Support Groups, Social & Educational Workshops, Information on local wellness resources and Wellness Allies/Coaching. Sliding scale. Contact Bart Church, 3026 SE 39th Ave., Portland, OR 97202-1615 or 503.223.8822 or bart@lovetribe.org or www.lovetribe.org/menspirit
• Salem - Salem Men's Group has been meeting since 1978. It is peer led, and accepts new members occasionally, as numbers change. We usually have 2 retreats per year, which provide the opportunity for prospective members to meet us, and vice versa. Contact Steve Rosen, sjr1948@gmail.com or 503-551-5501 2nd & 4th Sundays

TEXAS

• Harlingen - Drop-in Men's Group. A confidential group for men to support each other and talk honestly about what's happening in their lives. Frequent themes include: family/partner relationships, life changes, sexuality, and depression. All men are welcome. 204 N. 1st St., Harlingen, Texas. www.mrcofsouthtexas.org . Thu 7-9pm. Call 956.425.6110 for directions and information. mrcofsouthtexas@yahoo.com or www.mrcofsouthtexas.org (8/04)
• Harlingen - Gay, Bi-sexual, Questioning Men's Support Group. Join us every Monday from 7-9pm, at 204 N 1st Harlingen, Texas. Free, confidential for men in the Rio Grande Valley. In addition to providing support, the group will be an oppurtunity for creating and strengthening local networks. For more information please contact Emiliano Diaz de Leon at 956.425.6110 or email mrcofsouthtexas@yahoo.com or www.mrcofsouthtexas.org Men's Resource Center of South Texas, PO Box 526, Harlingen, TX 78551-0526 (4/05)

WASHINGTON

• Edmonds - A Gathering of Men, peer lead with trained facilitators. Since 1992 each second Saturday of the month we provide men the opportunity to explore issues without being \'fixed\' or \'judged\'. AGOM is Mythopoetic where we tell stories, drum, sing, laugh and cry. We initiate men into \'inner work\' yearly in August at the \"Sacred Circle Retreat\" Second Saturdays 8:30 - 11:30am. Donation. Stephen Landess, 425.252.3617. A Gathering of Men, 8109 224th St S.W., Edmonds, WA 98026 or E-Mail or www.agatheringofmen.org
• Yakima - Sage Men's Circle, free weekly meetings, usually Wednesday, 6-8pm. Minimum 12 sessions . We also offer free consultation services on setting up local men's groups and we maintain a very large "Sweat Lodge", in Wide Hollow, which is available to interested parties free of charge. It is protected from the elements, and is used year round. Both men and women's groups are currently using the lodge. Tom Utterback - 509.573.3309 or sagemenscircle@yahoo.com or www.sagemenscircle.org (4/00)

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