Where to get help

Other Support Networks

Hamilton Men’s Circle

We are a group of men from the Waikato region from all walks of life who are part of the Essentially Men network who meet on a regular basis to provide support for each other and our community. We are inclusive – any man is welcome – fostering local men’s work through regular meetings and gatherings. Contact : Hamilton Men

 

Wellington Men’s Groups

 

Wellington Men

To build connection, strengthen our network amongst men, and forge friendships. We hope this will be the renewal of a healthy, thriving community that will serve men.

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A Men's circle is held each 2nd Wednesday of the month, except January, from 7pm to 9pm. Stephen Harrison and Peter Crosland each have more than 20 years experience in men's work. One or both of them will be present for each session. If you have any questions about the Men's Circle and what to expect, or if it is right for you, contact either Stephen 021 555-450 / stephen@harrison.co.nz or Peter 027 281-6272 / crosland@actrix.co.nz.  Connect on Facebook here

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Men's Group in Wellington
Our Men’s Group formed out of former attendees of Essentially Men and has been running for 20 years. We are open to men who are working on their personal development and are interested in joining like-minded men. We help men share what is important to them. We meet 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Contact: Gordon (022 698 4020) or Tamash (021 071 335) broughbros@gmail.com

 

North of Auckland Men’s Groups

There are two Whangarei Men’s groups. The first has been running for about four years and is full, having reached its natural maximum of eight men. The second began meeting in March 2015 and welcomes enquiries from interested men. Both groups meet fortnightly and rotate the venue between members homes. There is also a Kerikeri Men’s group that meets fortnightly.

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The groups aim to provide a forum for men to discover a deeper reality, to share and to support each other. The emphasis is on personal development, growth and learning. Contact : Richard Aplin 

 

ChangeWorks

ChangeWorks is dedicated to providing excellence in all areas of youth and family services. Their goal is for an ‘abuse-free community’. It was formed in 2006 to work collaboratively alongside both government and non-government organisations, providing special programs to help young men and women to develop skilled, positive long term relationships within their communities, their families and themselves. See: changeworks.org.nz

 

Better Blokes

An Auckland based charity that supports men and children who have experienced childhood sexual trauma. They have provided support in Auckland since 2007. Their service is confidential, independent and free of charge. They offer individual One2One peer support meetings and Peer Support Groups. See:  betterblokes.org.nz

 

Male Support Services Waikato

Male Support Services Waikato is here to support males of all ages and ethnicity who have been or are enduring harm, sexual, physical, mental, emotional or domestic abuse.

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Counselling, social work, one-to-one peer support, group support and whanau support are just some of the options available for getting help. They will look at anything to help you move forward . Please contact them if you or someone you know needs help. 

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Canterbury Men’s Centre

Provides one to one support, helping a man set his goals and pointing him in the right direction. Also runs projects for men such as Men’s Sheds and men’s health events. See: canmen.org.nz

 

Imago Institute For Relationships NZ

Couples training developed by Harville Hendrix presented by certified Imago presenters Peter McMillan. Excellent practical training and deepening for any relationship. See: relationships.co.nz

 

Kidz Need Dadz

Kids need two loving and supportive parents in their lives – whether the family all lives under the same roof or not. That’s where we come in.

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For all sorts of reasons, dads are often not in the picture. We help dads play an active part in their kids’ lives. As well as supporting fathers, we educate the broader community about the need for dads to be involved with their children.  From parenting courses, to organising events, to helping with legal advice and mentoring, we’re here to help.  

See:  kidzneeddadz.org.nz  for more information. 

 

ManAlive – Henderson, Auckland & Whangarei

A men’s centre offering counselling, boys and youth programmes, anger management and parenting courses for men. See: manalive.nz

 

Big Buddy Auckland

Big Buddy matches well-screened volunteer male mentors with fatherless boys aged approx. 7-14yo. Men can volunteer to be a part of the Big Buddy Mentoring scheme. See: bigbuddy.org.nz

 

Tracks Trust – Golden Bay

Tracks is a registered Charitable Trust based in Golden Bay that specialises in assisting young men to make the fundamental, emotional and psychological shift from child to young adult. Their community led camps are designed as a powerful rite of passage for boys and their families. See: tracks.net.nz for more. 

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Bros Journey - Auckland 

Bros Journey as an organization is committed to supporting the development of young men with the life skills necessary to thrive in our ever-changing world.
 

BrosJourney provides retreats, rites of passage, and related programs for teenage boys as they transition from boy behavior, into respectful, healthy, considerate, confident young men. https://www.brosjourney.nz

 

Great Fathers

Great Fathers is a national initiative encouraging new dads to get involved and engaged with their baby. We are child-centred but father-focused. We primarily work through the parenting support sector to help existing service providers to offer good support to new dads. See: greatfathers.org.nz     New Dad's Toolbox