Engaging Men is a free men’s counselling program serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and the surrounding region

Reach out today, change tomorrow.

Every man has the capacity to grow. Our counselling program helps men reflect on their behaviour, understand the impact of abuse, and develop tools to build respectful, non-violent relationships.

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Our Program

Engaging Men supports participants in exploring accountability, emotional awareness, healthy masculinity, and the foundations of respectful relationships. Through individual and group counselling, we work alongside each person to build the skills and confidence needed to navigate conflict, communicate more effectively, and take ownership of their growth.

Counselling

Counselling sessions are facilitated by male clinicians with specialized training in male accountability, healthy relationships, and the dynamics of harm.

Our counselling sessions are:

  • Free of charge
  • Open to men who reach out on their own or are connected through other community services
  • Flexible in location, with virtual options available
  • Confidential
  • Supportive and non-judgemental

We support men who are ready to reflect on their relationships, understand the impact of their actions, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

Client Testimonial

"Conversations with my counsellor were informative, respectful and promoted accountability. Sessions encouraged me to self reflect on my responsibilities as husband and father and promoted ways to improve my relationships. I have been doing much better at managing difficult situations now, remaining calm and navigating through the difficulties with understanding and sympathy"

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We Need More Men: A Documentary

We are so excited to share the first sneak peak of our newest short documentary, We Need More Men.

This short film explores the creation and evolution of the Engaging Men Program and how male accountability can make safer, happier families today and break the cycle of violence in the future.

The documentary dives into the men behind the work, the inspiration for the program and how the community can become a safer place when men ask for help.

Mark your calendars for April 24thWe Need More Men will be available on YouTube, our websites and across social media.

Ready to chat?

Taking the first step isn’t always easy, but it matters — and we’re here to support you through it. If you’re ready to get started, you can fill out our referral form to get connected with our team. If you have questions before you take that step, you’re always welcome to reach out directly. We’re here whenever you’re ready.