To MenHealing Weekends of Recovery Alumni, Friends, and Supporters

HONORING THE VOICES OF SURVIVORS

Let us know if YOU have a testimonial to share – we welcome YOUR submissions.  We want to honor the diversity of voices of survivors – and allies.

2022 ADVANCED WEEKEND OF RECOVERY REGISTRATION CLOSES IN TWO WEEKS

Registration remains open through 7/27 for the Advanced WOR @ Alta, UT. This year’s Advanced WOR (August 12^th – 14^th ) will focus on the theme “Exploring Our Connections With Self and Others” this weekend is open for partners to attend as well as for Alumni to attend alone.

LEVEL 1 WOR REGISTRATIONS REMAIN OPEN

Registration remains open for the 2022 Level 1 WOR @ Alta, UT. This WOR will be conducted Monday through Wednesday, September 19^th – 21^st.

Registration remains open for the 2022 Level 1 WOR @ Hope Springs, OH. This WOR will be conducted Friday thr Sunday, October 21^st – 23^rd.

CONFERENCE OUTREACH

Representatives of MenHealing will be featured for a variety of presentations at the 2022 Script Conference. This year’s conference (7/21 – 7/22) will be conducted on the campus of the University of Southern California. Representatives of MenHealing will be presenters for several sessions that focus on the HOME project, the recent Trans/Nonbinary Survivors Speak Out Project, and our use of videos for education and outreach. In addition, space will be available for conference attendees to view twenty full-length videos from the MenHealing archival library.  Debra Warner, MenHealing Board member, is the host for the Script Conference. Click HERE to view the full conference agenda and click HERE for free registration.

MENHEALING IS COMMITTED TO FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR WEEKENDS OF RECOVERY. WE BELIEVE THAT HEALING SHOULD NOT BE IMPEDED BY ECONOMIC LIMITATIONS. THEREFORE, WE ARE OFFERING A “PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD” PRICING STRUCTURE FOR WEEKEND OF RECOVERY EVENTS.

MenHealing is committed to accessibility for all of our resources. As a grassroots organization, 85% of our financial support is received from individual donors and 15% from event registrations. We do not receive any funding from government or foundation grants. Our work is possible because of the generous donations from individuals like YOU.

Here are some ways YOUR donation contributes directly to help a survivor heal:

⮚     A $35 Donation will pay for six re-usable water bottles given to survivors at a WOR

⮚     A $50 Donation will pay for ten personal journals given to survivors at a WOR

⮚     A $200 Donation will pay for one month subscription for ZOOM platform used by MenHealing

⮚     A $295 Donation will pay 25% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $590 Donation will pay 50% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $880 Donation will pay 75% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $1,175 Donation will pay 100% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors.

Consider whether YOU can join as a recurring donor at any amount.

Remember, YOU can forward this newsletter to anyone or any organization that you think might be interested. Thanks for spreading the word!

We welcome YOUR FEEDBACK and any ideas about our work via: contact@menhealing.org

Jim Struve

Executive Director, MenHealing/Weekend of Recovery

MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

In addition to our Newsletter sharing news about the work of MenHealing, we will begin to include periodic “Messages from MenHealing’s ED” to offer commentary about important matters.

For example, in the present moment it seems important to acknowledge the distress many of us may be experiencing as we are engulfed by tumultuous cultural events. As male survivors and allies, each of us is vulnerable to internal triggers when we are bombarded by media reports of ever-increasing incidents of violence. We may feel the pain of isolation as we witness efforts to erase basic human rights of others or ourselves. We are susceptible to absorb rage about acts of injustice. During times like now, it is especially important that we embrace the power of hope. Reach out to others and share your feelings. Join with others to create community. Use the skills that have served your own healing. Seek opportunities for active involvement where you feel you can help to make change. And remember: 

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER.

Jim Struve, Executive Director of MenHealing

NEW VIDEO RELEASES

HEAL (Helping Everyone Accept Love) was a webinar hosted by MenHealing on June 14^th. This webinar featured a virtual premiere of “Gentle Man,” a new release by Soren Song (a survivor who is also a singer/songwriter from New York). The premiere was followed by a trauma-informed panel discussion about healing.  Here is access to the video of this webinar. 

We have expanded the video collection from the April 10th “Voices of Healing: Trans and Nonbinary Survivors SPEAK OUT” Live Event.  In addition to the full-length video of the Live Event, individual videos for each of the four presenters are being released separately. The first two are available now with the other two presentations being released in the next couple of weeks.

OUTREACH AROUND THE WORLD

The SW Londoner (England) newspaper recently published a comprehensive article that focused on male survivors of sexual victimization.  Jim Struve (MenHealing Executive Director) is one of the people quoted in the article and a couple of segments of video footage from his interview are also included. Special thanks to the reporter, Ayisha Sharma, for excellent coverage about male survivors.

NEW RESOURCE MATERIALS ADDED TO WEBSITE

Whether YOU are a survivor or an ally, we invite you to access the wealth of informational materials available at the Resources section of our MenHealing website. We have recently created a PDF guide in two parts that includes several examples of some TRUTHS AND UNTRUTHS about male survivors. This and other resource materials at our website are available for YOU to download and use for YOUR purpose of education and outreach. We also welcome your requests and suggestions for additional materials to help us expand our library of resources.

CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO MENHEALING in honor of 2022 GIVE OUT DAY, a month-long fundraising campaign (June 1^st – 30^th) for organizations that serve LGBTQIA+ communities. We invite YOU to consider donating an equal amount to FORGE, an organization with which MenHealing maintains on-going collaborations.

REGISTRATIONS REMAIN OPEN FOR 2022 WOR EVENTS

ADVANCED (August), ALTA LEVEL 1 (September), and HOPE SPRINGS (October)

Registration remains open for the 2022 Advanced WOR @ Alta, UT: August 12^th – 14^th:   (“Exploring Our Connections With Self and Others”). This year’s Advanced WOR is open for partners to attend as well as for Alumni to attend alone.

Registration remains open for the 2022 Level 1 WOR @ Alta, UT. This WOR will be conducted Monday thru Wednesday, September 19^th – 21^st.

Registration remains open for the 2022 Level 1 WOR @ Hope Springs, OH. This WOR will be conducted Friday thru Sunday, October 21^st – 23^rd.

MENHEAING IS COMMITTED TO FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR WEEKENDS OF RECOVERY. WE BELIEVE THAT HEALING SHOUD NOT BE IMPEDED BY ECONOMIC LIMITATIONS. THEREFORE, WE ARE OFFERING A “PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD” PRICING STRUCTURE FOR WEEKEND OF RECOVERY EVENTS.

MenHealing is committed to accessibility for all of our resources. As a grassroots organization, 85% of our financial support is received from individual donors and 15% from event registrations. We do not receive any funding from government or foundation grants. Our work is possible because of the generous donations from individuals like YOU.

Here are some ways YOUR donation contributes directly to help a survivor heal:

⮚     A $35 Donation will pay for six reusable water bottles given to survivors at a WOR

⮚     A $50 Donation will pay for ten personal journals given to survivors at a WOR

⮚     A $200 Donation will pay for one month subscription for ZOOM platform used by
        MenHealing

⮚     A $295 Donation will pay 25% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $590 Donation will pay 50% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $880 Donation will pay 75% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $1,175 Donation will pay 100% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors.
Consider whether YOU can join as a recurring donor at any amount.

SPACES STILL OPEN FOR NEW ONLINE WOR ALUMNI SUPPORT GROUPS

Registrations close at the end of the day Friday, June 17^th for a second series of online WOR Alumni Peer Support Groups to begin in August. These online peer support groups will again be hosted by Alumni Co-Facilitators who have received training to lead online groups. Groups are open to anyone who has attended at least one in-person Weekend of Recovery or one Day of Recovery. 

For more information click the graphic below

WOR ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS

Reminder that we are seeking Testimonials: If you are a Weekend of Recovery Alumni, we want to hear about YOUR experience. We want to amplify YOUR voice as a survivor who has found hope and healing. Please offer a testimonial that will give voice to your lived experience and hopefully reach other male survivors who have yet to experience MenHealing and/or a WOR.  YOUR testimonial can inspire other male survivors to end their isolation, break through their shame, and reach out for support. The submission process is easy – you can include your name or remain anonymous. 

HOPE SPRINGS, OHIO LEVEL 1 WEEKEND OF RECOVERY REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!

This WOR will be conducted on Friday through Sunday, October 21 – 23, 2022.

For more information & registration click the image below.

REGISTRATION FOR 2022 ADVANCED WOR & ALTA LEVEL 1 REMAIN OPEN

Registration remains open for the 2022 Advanced WOR @ Alta, UT: August 12^th – 14^th:   (“Exploring Our Connections With Self and Others”). This year’s Advanced WOR is open for partners to attend as well as for Alumni to attend alone.

Registration remains open for the 2022 Level 1 WOR @ Alta, UT. This WOR will be conducted Monday through Wednesday, September 19^th – 21^st. 

MENHEAING IS COMMITTED TO FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR WEEKENDS OF RECOVERY. WE BELIEVE THAT HEALING SHOULD NOT BE IMPEDED BY ECONOMIC LIMITATIONS. THEREFORE, WE ARE OFFERING A “PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD” PRICING STRUCTURE FOR WEEKEND OF RECOVERY EVENTS

MenHealing is committed to accessibility for all of our resources. As a grassroots organization, 85% of our financial support is received from individual donors and 15% from event registrations. We do not receive any funding from government or foundation grants. Our work is possible because of the generous donations from individuals like YOU.

YOUR donation can help a survivor attend a Weekend of Recovery:

• A $295 Donation will pay 25% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

• A $590 Donation will pay 50% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

• A $880 Donation will pay 75% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

• A $1,175 Donation will pay 100% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors.
Consider whether YOU can join as a recurring donor at any amount.

To MenHealing Weekends of Recovery Alumni, Friends, and Supporters

OUTREACH TO WOR ALUMNI

TESTIMONIALS REQUESTED. If you are a Weekend of Recovery Alumnus, we want to hear about YOUR experience. We want to amplify YOUR voice as a survivor who has found hope and healing. Please offer a testimonial about your lived experience. YOUR voice will reach other male survivors who have yet to experience MenHealing and/or a WOR.  YOUR testimonial can inspire others to end their isolation, break through their shame, and reach out for support. The submission process is easy – you can include your name or remain anonymous.

NEW ONLINE WOR ALUMNI SUPPORT GROUPS. Registration remains open through June 17^th for a second series of online WOR Alumni Peer Support Groups. These online peer support groups will begin in August and again will be hosted by Alumni Co-Facilitators who have received training to lead online groups. Groups are open to anyone who has attended at least one in-person Weekend of Recovery or one Day of Recovery. For more information click the image below

YOU CAN HELP!!

HELP EXPAND THE VISIBILITY OF MENHEALING. In March, MenHealing was awarded the Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar.  This is a great accomplishment and will assist us in funding outreach from potential donors. Next task is to seek a top rating from GreatNonprofits.com . This requires that we get positive reviews from a minimum of 10 people.  YOU COULD HELP BY BEING ONE OF THESE PEOPLE!!!!

The process is simple: just go to this link and create a review. You might have to create an account.

LOOKING FOR NEW PART-TIME STAFF. As MenHealing expands our efforts for outreach, we are seeking part-time help from someone who has Development and Fundraising skills. If that is YOU, please call and leave us a voicemail at 801-829-1162 or submit an email. Tell us a little about yourself, your skills, and your interest in working with MenHealing

 ALTA, UT. LEVEL 1 WEEKEND OF RECOVERY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Registration for this year’s Alta Level 1 WOR IS now open. This WOR will be conducted Monday thru Wednesday, September 19 – 21, 2022.

REGISTRATION FOR 2022 ADVANCED WOR REMAINS OPEN

Registration remains open for the 2022 Advanced WOR @ Alta, UT August 12^th – 14^th:   (“Exploring Our Connections With Self and Others”). This year’s Advanced WOR is open to WOR Alumni.  Partners are also invited to attend this advanced weekend and need not be an Alumni.

MENHEALING IS COMMITTED TO FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR
WEEKENDS OF RECOVERY. WE BELIEVE THAT HEALING
SHOULD NOT BE IMPEDED BY ECONOMIC LIMITATIONS. THEREFORE,
WE ARE OFFERING A “PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD” PRICING STRUCTURE FOR WEEKEND OF RECOVERY EVENTS.

YOUR donation can help a survivor attend a Weekend of Recovery:

⮚     A $295 Donation will pay 25% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $590 Donation will pay 50% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $880 Donation will pay 75% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $1,175 Donation will pay 100% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

MenHealing is committed to accessibility for all of our resources. As a grassroots organization, 85% of our financial support is received from individual donors and 15% from event registrations. We do not receive any funding from government or foundation grants. Our work is possible because of the generous donations from individuals like YOU.

We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors. Consider whether YOU can join as a recurring donor at any amount.

Remember, YOU can forward this newsletter to anyone or any organization that you think might be interested. Thanks for spreading the word!

We welcome YOUR FEEDBACK and any ideas about our work via: contact@menhealing.org

Jim Struve

Executive Director, MenHealing/Weekend of Recovery

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR NEW ONLINE WOR ALUMNI SUPPORT GROUPS

Following the successful completion of the first series of online WOR Alumni Peer Support Groups, we are thrilled to announce a second series. The online peer support groups will again be hosted by Alumni Co-Facilitators who have received training to lead online groups. Groups are open to anyone who has attended at least one in-person Weekend of Recovery or one Day of Recovery. For more information

“TRANS AND NONBINARY SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT LIVE EVENT” VIDEO IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW

The video of this exciting outreach event is now available to view. This Live Event was conducted on 4/11/22 and includes dynamic presentations from four survivors. Beginning June 1^st, videos for each individual presenter will also be posted to our YouTube Channel and circulated via our social media networks.

The video can also be viewed with Spanish subtitles here.

“ROAD TO HEALING: STORIES OF MALE SURVIVORSHIP” VIDEO IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW

This virtual live event that was conducted on 4/13/22 as a collaboration between MenHealing and Massachusetts-based Center for Hope and Healing. A “Voices of Healing” video was featured, followed by a panel discussion of Weekend of Recovery Alumni.

BEST FRIENDS SERVICE PROJECT UPDATE

MenHealing is committed to active engagement with other social justice issues that intersect with our mission. For that purpose, we have established a collaborative relationship with the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT.  Facilitators and Alumni conducted our second annual Volunteer Service Project during the weekend of April 22^nd – 24^th. Some descriptive writings about this experience working with abused and neglected animals have been posted to our MenHealing Blog

WHIDBEY, WA. LEVEL 1 WEEKEND OF RECOVERY REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MAY 20^th 

Registration for this weekend closes in two days, on Friday, May 20^th. This WOR will be conducted on June 3^rd – 5^th . Whidbey Institute is located near Seattle.

ALTA, UT. LEVEL 1 WEEKEND OF RECOVERY REGISTRATION OPENS ON MAY 19^th

Registration for this year’s Alta Level 1 WOR opens today!  Please note the dates for this WOR that were included in the 5/4 Newsletter were wrong – the correct dates are Monday thru Wednesday, September 19 – 21, 2022.  For more information.

REGISTRATION FOR 2022 ADVANCED WOR REMAINS OPEN

Registration remains open for the 2022 Advanced WOR @ Alta, UT: August 12^th – 14^th:   (“Exploring Our Connections With Self and Others”). This year’s Advanced WOR is open to partners to attend as well as to Alumni to attend single.

MENHEAING IS COMMITTED TO FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR WEEKENDS OF RECOVERY. WE BELIEVE THAT HEALING SHOULD NOT BE IMPEDED BY ECONOMIC LIMITATIONS. THEREFORE, WE ARE OFFERING A “PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD” PRICING STRUCTURE FOR WEEKEND OF RECOVERY EVENTS.

YOUR donation can help a survivor attend a Weekend of Recovery:

⮚     A $295 Donation will pay 25% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $590 Donation will pay 50% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $880 Donation will pay 75% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $1,175 Donation will pay 100% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

MenHealing is committed to accessibility for all of our resources. As a grassroots organization, 85% of our financial support is received from individual donors and 15% from event registrations. We do not receive any funding from government or foundation grants. Our work is possible because of the generous donations from individuals like YOU.

We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors. Consider whether YOU can join as a recurring donor at any amount.

 

NEW MENHEALING “SKILLS FOR HEALING” VIDEO IS RELEASED

We are expanding our “Skills for Healing” video library. AWARENESS is the first of a new six-part series to focus on somatic skills. Each video will be led by Rich Sims, WOR Facilitator.

The initial three videos in this series are made possible by a grant from The Ohio State University Office of Outreach & Engagement and in cooperation with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

This video can also be viewed with Spanish subtitles.

“TRANS AND NONBINARY SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT LIVE EVENT” VIDEO WILL BE RELEASED SOON

The video of this exciting outreach event – conducted on 4/11/22 includes dynamic presentations from four survivors. It will be posted on our YouTube page soon.  Individual videos of each survivor will also be available for access beginning June 1^st.

NEW PART-TIME SUPPORT STAFF POSITION AVAILABLE 

As MenHealing expands our efforts for outreach, we are seeking part-time help from someone who has Development and Fundraising skills. If that is YOU, please call and leave us a voicemail at 801-829-1162 or submit an email.  Tell us a little about yourself, your skills, and your interest in working with MenHealing.

MENHEALING IS COMMITTED TO FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR WEEKENDS OF RECOVERY. WE BELIEVE THAT HEALING SHOULD NOT BE IMPEDED BY ECONOMIC LIMITATIONS. THEREFORE, WE ARE OFFERING A “PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD” PRICING STRUCTURE FOR WEEKEND OF RECOVERY EVENTS. Read more . . .

YOUR donation can help a survivor attend a Weekend of Recovery:

⮚     A $295 Donation will pay 25% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $590 Donation will pay 50% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $880 Donation will pay 75% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

⮚     A $1,175 donation will pay 100% of the cost for one survivor to attend a WOR

WHIDBEY, WA. LEVEL 1 WEEKEND OF RECOVERY REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MAY 20^th 

Registration for the Level 1 WOR in Whidbey Island closes on Friday, May 20^th. This WOR will be conducted on June 3^rd – 5^th . Whidbey Institute is located near Seattle.

ALTA, UT. LEVEL 1 WEEKEND OF RECOVERY REGISTRATION OPENS ON MAY 19^th

Registration for this year’s Alta Level 1 WOR opens on May 19^th – Please note that this WOR is conducted on a Monday thru Wednesday, September 21 – 23, 2022.  For more information.

REGISTRATION FOR 2022 ADVANCED WOR REMAINS OPEN

Registration remains open for the 2022 Advanced WOR @ Alta, UT: August 12^th – 14^th:   (“Exploring Our Connections With Self and Others”). This year’s Advanced WOR is open to partners to attend as well as to Alumni.

BEST FRIENDS SERVICE PROJECT A SUCCESS

Facilitators and Alumni who work with MenHealing provided volunteer service work for the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT. from April 22^nd – 24^th.  Look for more information about this wonderful weekend experience working with abused and neglected animals in our 5/18 Newsletter.

MenHealing is committed to accessibility for all of our resources. As a grassroots organization, 85% of our financial support is received from individual donors and 15% from event registrations. We do not receive any funding from government or foundation grants. Our work is possible because of the generous donations from individuals like YOU.

We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors. Consider becoming a monthly or quarterly recurring donor in honor of April Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Remember, YOU can forward this newsletter to anyone or any organization that you think might be interested. Thanks for spreading the word!

We welcome YOUR FEEDBACK and any ideas about our work via: contact@menhealing.org

Jim Struve

Executive Director, MenHealing/Weekend of Recovery

MENHEALING IS COMMITTED TO FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR WEEKENDS OF RECOVERY. WE BELIEVE THAT HEALING SHOULD NOT BE IMPEDED BY ECONOMIC LIMITATIONS. THEREFORE, WE ARE OFFERING A “PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD” PRICING STRUCTURE FOR WEEKEND OF RECOVERY EVENTS. 

2022 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN

June 3 – 5: Level 1 WOR @ Whidbey Institute, WA.

August 12 – 14: Advanced WOR @ Alta, UT.  (“Exploring Our Connections With Self and Others”) – open to partners to attend.

Also open for registration:  May Series of Art & Mixed Media Workshop Series (virtual online access)

COLLABORATION IN ACTION

MenHealing maintains an active commitment to collaboration with other organizations that are working on ending sexual violence and promoting healing. This issue we feature two current examples:

ISABEL AND THE RUNAWAY TRAIN

MenHealing is a participating sponsor of this Austin, TX-based musical theater production with accompanying “train” - ing programs that teach people how to support survivors of sexual maltreatment in their personal and professional lives. This local and livestreamed dramedy is coming to life on stage April 21^st – 30^th as part of the City of Austin’s prestigious Artist Access Program.

Website for more information: IsabelandtheRunawayTrain.org

Link to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/211885082987

REDWHITEANDBRUISED CAMPAIGN

MenHealing has endorsed this national campaign calling for a series of policies to quell the epidemic of sexual assault in the military.  The campaign – launched by Never Alone (www.neveraloneadvocacy.org ) during Sexual Assault Awareness Month – is bringing together advocates, survivors and supporters in a historical collaboration to stop military abuse of power.

KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR NEW VIDEOS COMING SOON!

Trans and Nonbinary Survivors Speak Out Live Event (from 4/10)

Road to Healing: Stories of Mae Survivorship (from 4/13)

Skills for Healing (Breath Awareness)

We are committed to accessibility for all of our resources. As a grassroots organization, 85% of our financial support is received from individual donors and 15% from event registrations. We do not receive any funding from government or foundation grants. Our work is possible because of the generous donations from individuals like YOU.

We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors. Consider becoming a monthly or quarterly recurring donor in honor of April Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER

…for 2022 Sexual Assault Awareness Month events…

On April 10th, YOU will be truly inspired by this 90-minute TRANS AND NONBINARY SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT LIVE EVENT (a collaboration between MenHealing and FORGE).  Free registration is open until time of the event (7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 5 pm. MT / 4 p.m. PT).

On April 13^th, MenHealing and the Center for Hope and Healing are collaborating for the ROAD TO HEALING: STORIES OF MALE SUVRIVORSHIP. This Live Event will include the “Beyond Survival: Voices of Healing” video that features Richard Smith, MenHealing Anti-Racism Educator plus a panel with several WOR Alumni. This program will include discussion of the intersection of sexual violence and criminal legal systems. Free registration is now open.

ARTS & MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP SERIES

Since announcing our new Art & Mixed Media Workshop series in December, the reception has been great. The workshops are facilitated by Margaret Hunter. Don’t miss this innovative opportunity for connection with other male survivor. You do not have to attend all of the series; each one is a stand alone, 4 week online workshop.

We are conducting the last one in this series in May and registration is now open (donation requested).   If May does not work for you, we will announce soon when another series opens.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR WHIDBEY LEVEL 1 WEEKEND OF RECOVERY

REGISTRATION OPENS ON 4/12 FOR 2022 ADVANCED WEEKEND OF RECOVERY

The theme of this year’s Advanced WOR is “EXPLORING OUR CONNECTIONS WITH SELF AND OTHERS” and will focus on providing participants with the skills to balance and integrate being both loving and powerful in relationships. If you have a partner, they are welcome and encouraged – but not required - to attend as well. If you are single, this weekend is designed to help you equally as well. Registration opens 4/12.

OUR NEW “PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD” REGISTRATION PROCESS INCREASES ACCESSIBILITY FOR 2022 WORs

If you are unable to pay the actual cost for an event, we allow you to submit payment for an amount that better reflects your budget.  We do require a minimum payment of 10% of the actual cost.

We are committed to accessibility for all of our resources. As a grassroots organization, 85% of our financial support is received from individual donors and 15% from event registrations. We do not receive any funding from government or foundation grants. Our work is possible because of the generous donations from individuals like YOU.

We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors. Consider becoming a monthly or quarterly recurring donor in honor of April Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Remember, YOU can forward this newsletter to anyone or any organization that you think might be interested. Thanks for spreading the word!

We welcome YOUR FEEDBACK and any ideas about our work via: contact@menhealing.org

Jim Struve

Executive Director, MenHealing/Weekend of Recovery

MENHEALING IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE SEVERAL
COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS DURING
APRIL 2022 SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR
“TRANS AND NONBINARY SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT!”

Four trans and nonbinary survivors of sexual abuse/assault will share their stories of resilience and healing in this Live Premiere event on April 10th :   6:00 – 7:30 p.m. America/Chicago

The Live Premiere (free access via ZOOM access) is the culmination of four months of workshops, sharing, growth, and connection. Each presenters’ powerful story emerges in a unique, dynamic way through prose, poetry, spoken word, art, mixed media, movement, and dance.

The Trans & Nonbinary Survivors Speak Out project was collaboratively developed and facilitated by team members from FORGE and MenHealing.

SAVE THE DATE: 
“THE ROAD TO HEALING: STORIES OF MALE SURVIVORSHIP”

MenHealing and The Center for Hope and Healing (Lowell, MA) are collaborating to conduct this live event on Wednesday, April 13th : 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. America/Boston

This live event (free registration via Zoom access) will feature the “Voices of Healing: Richard’s Story” video plus a panel discussion with four Weekend of Recovery Alumni. Watch your inbox for official announcement and link for registration.

REGISTRATION OPEN:
“MEN SURVIVOR EXPERIENCE FROM SURVIVORS THEMSELVES”

Men survivors of sexual violence will share their experiences, impacts, healing, and answer your questions. This live event (free registration via Zoom access) is a collaboration between Boston Area Rape Crisis Center and MenHealing: Thursday, March 24th : 7:00 p.m. America/Boston. Sharon Imperato (MenHealing Facilitator and BARCC Project Director of Clinical Training and Technical Assistance) will be moderator for Richard and Jim,  each of whom are survivors and WOR Alumni.

We are proud to announce that MenHealing
has met the standards to be awarded the
Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar/Candid.

GuideStar is revolutionizing philanthropy and nonprofit practice by providing information that advances transparency, enabling users to make better decisions, and encouraging charitable giving. The website is used by over 10 million individuals and corporations each year to analyze where they would like to direct their charitable contributions. Additionally it is used by Amazon Smile, Facebook, Network for Good, Crowdrise, and the Fidelity, Schwab and Vanguard donor-advised funds to determine non-profit status for receiving aggregate and trust contributions.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR
WHIDBEY LEVEL 1 WEEKEND OF RECOVERY

Please note that we have implemented our new “Pay What Can Afford” registration process for our 2022 WORs:  if you are unable to pay the entire cost, we allow you to submit payment for an amount that better reflects your budget.  We do require a minimum payment of 10% of the actual cost.

A reminder that MenHealing is a grassroots organization. 85% of our financial support is received from individual donors and 15% from event registrations. We do not receive any funding from government or foundation grants. Our work is possible because of the generous donations from individuals like YOU.

We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors. We encourage YOU to become a monthly or quarterly recurring donor.  Recurring financial support is exceptionally valuable in 2022 as we implement our new “Pay What You Can Afford” event registration fee structure.

To MenHealing Weekends of Recovery Alumni, Friends, and Supporters

We invite you to view our new PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FOR UPCOMING WEEKEND OF RECOVERY EVENTS. This brief video provides an engaging visual teaser about the in-person events we have scheduled during the first half of 2022. Thanks to Jordan Masciangelo (WOR Alumnus and MenHealing Creative Director) for his creative work on this production.

If you have not already done so: a reminder to access the more in-depth video (thirty minutes) about the Weekends of Recovery.

CELEBRATING TWENTY YEARS OF HEALING VIDEO features several WOR Alumni and Facilitators sharing their experiences about the profound healing impacts of the Weekends of Recovery. This video was released in October 2021 after the Twentieth Year Anniversary of the WOR program.

MenHealing continues to expand our services beyond the flagship Weekends of Recovery program. Check out the landing page for our ever-growing HOME PROJECT (HEALING OUTREACH FOR MEN EVERYWHERE).

Since September 2021, the HOME project has twice released information about the impact of sexual assault and resources for recovery to 45,000 incarcerated individuals in Ohio State Prisons. Information is uploaded and distributed via individual computer tablets. Learn more

A reminder that MenHealing is a grassroots organization. 85% of our financial support is received from individual donors and 15% from event registrations. We do not receive any funding from government or foundation grants. Our work is possible because of the generous donations from individuals like YOU!

 We especially want to thank the growing community of regular sustaining donors. We encourage YOU to become a monthly or quarterly recurring donor.  Recurring financial support is exceptionally valuable in 2022 as we implement our new “Pay What You Can Afford” event registration fee structure.