CMHA Grey Bruce is accepting registrations for the September sessions of the My Dad's Group.
The group is a long-running supportive parenting program for men in the region. The program offers two convenient group locations, with meetings on Tuesday evenings in Hanover and Wednesday evenings in Owen Sound.
This completely free program gives local dads and guardians a place to connect with other men. A media release from CMHA Grey Bruce shares that it's a space where men can "learn more about their children’s needs and how they change over time, and work on the skills they need to be the safest and most supportive man they can be in the lives of their kids."
The program runs for three months in the evening from 6:00-8:30p.m. It is free, and dinner is provided. Gas cards are also available to help men who face transportation barriers. Registration is now open.
The Hanover group will begin on September 15 and the Owen Sound group will begin September 16. For more information or to register for the program, visit https://greybruce.cmha.ca/programs/my-dads-group/ or contact the Men’s Program at 519-372-2720 ext 1201 or via email at [email protected].
"September is when many kids head back to school and more formal learning environments. It’s a great time for parents to think about their own learning and personal growth as well," said Men’s Program supervisor, Jon Farmer. "We’re always making small changes to update the program because the world around dads, kids and families keeps changing. What doesn’t change is kids’ need for supportive, consistent, and loving dads regardless of whether their biological parents are still in a relationship. This group explores real life challenges and gives guys a chance to share solutions and support. Parenting is a challenge and we weren’t all given the male role models that we wanted as kids. My Dad’s Group is a chance to make sure that we can show up for our own children in the best way possible."
