Healthy Masculinity Group Based Mentoring

Our site-based,  healthy masculinity group mentorship program is a flexible, high-impact way to transform our communities through conscientious and regular engagement with masculine-identified youth and adults. 

This evidence informed program supports Men, Boys and Masculine-Identified People through weekly talking circles that provide significant opportunities for both fun and deep self-reflection. With a very simple approach, these circles make a major impact on the lives of all participants, and addresses mental health and community violence.

While this program was initially designed for schools, we now work with a range of community partners to develop and implement this program. 

Our data has shown that boys/masculine-identified youth who participate in a weekly talking circle on average experience significant improvements in grades, disciplinary referrals, emotional intelligence, emotional and physical well-being and social skills. 

Healthy Masculinity Talking Circles

School or Community Based Talking Circles (Healthy Masculinity Group Mentoring Program)

• Held 1 time per week for 1 hour
• Facilitated by trained and screened mentors (at least 2 mentors per group)
• Done through a trauma informed lens and recognizes Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adverse Community Environments
• Topics may be given by facilitator/mentor(s) but the conversation is driven by the participants

Circle Goals

• Build Community and Repair Harm
• Decrease risky and unhealthy behaviors
• Create a sense of belonging
• Provide safe spaces where participants  can share, be respectfully heard and acknowledged with NO judgement, advice, stigma, etc.