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At-Home Dads at SLOWLANE.com Slowlane.com is the online resource, reference and network for Stay At Home Dads (SAHD) and their families. The Slowlane.com site provides dads with a searchable collection of articles and media clips written by, for, and about primary caregiving fathers. It also hosts multiple web sites for at home dads, including independent SAHD groups and several local Dad-to-Dad chapters, all of whose missions are to help dads connect with each other in their local areas.

About Fatherhood This site offers articles, links, forums and other resources for fathers.  Boot Camp for New Fathers Boot Camp For New Dads is an innovative workshop for first-time fathers with the mission to assure every child the opportunity for a caring and capable father beginning with birth. Led by Boot Camp veterans and their babies, under the direction of a trained coach, this program enables new fathers to step up to the challenges of being a dad and feel confident about bringing their new baby home. E-mail: Gary Radvansky The Boy’s Project The mission of The Boys Project is to help young males develop their capabilities and reach the potential that their families and teachers know they have. The Boys Project seeks to accomplish for young men what the Girls Project so successfully accomplished for young women-

– to increase academic skills, to increase college success, and to develop the confidence, drive, and determination to contribute to American society.  Judith Kleinfeld, Director of Boys Project, ffjsk@uaf.edu College of Liberal Arts, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Phone: 907-474-5266

ADDICTION

Alcoholics Anonymous This site has been prepared to help provide basic informational material on the A.A. Fellowship. Millions of men and women have heard or read about the unique Fellowship called Alcoholics Anonymous since its founding in 1935. Of these, more than 2,000,000 now call themselves members. People who once drank to excess, they finally acknowledged that they could not handle alcohol, and now live a new way of life without it. In the U.S./Canada: Look for “Alcoholics Anonymous” in any telephone directory. In most urban areas, a Central A.A. office, or “Intergroup,” staffed mainly by volunteer A.A. s, will be happy to answer your questions and/or put you in touch with those who can. Or, you can write to: A.A. World Services, Inc., P.O. Box 459, New York, NY 10163 – (212) 870-3400. Gamblers Anonymous – Official Home Page GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. Gamblers Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Our primary purpose is to stop gambling and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.   Narcotics Anonymous This website provides some basic information about the Fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous as well as some of the services offered by the World Service Office.  Contact: PO Box 9999, Van Nuys, California, 91409 USA, Telephone (818) 773-9999, Fax (818) 700-0700 E-Mail: wso@na.org Sex Addicts Anonymous Sex Addicts Anonymous, S.A.A., is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.  Contact: ISO of SAA, PO Box 70949, Houston, TX 77270 USA  Phone: (713) 869-4902  E-mail: info@saa-recovery.org SexHelp.com The web site of Dr. Patrick Carnes. Dr. Carnes is a nationally known speaker and pioneer in the field of sexual addiction. His work has brought hope and understanding to millions of people seeking to overcome the power of their addictions. An award winning author, his work has been described as “simply the best available on addiction and its consequences.” Dr. Carnes is the Clinical Director of Sexual Disorder Services at The Meadows in Wickenburg, Arizona. He serves as Senior Fellow of The Meadows Institute and the editor of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, The Journal of Treatment and Prevention published by Taylor and Foster. Contact: dcarnes@arcstone.com Sexual Recovery Institute Focus is on the outpatient treatment of men or women engaged in compulsive and addictive sexual behaviors. The Institute provides focused short term and ongoing treatment. Site includes The Male Sexual Screening Addiction Test and an interesting article on Cybersex Addiction.  Contact: 914 S. Robertson Blvd.,Suite #101,Los Angeles, CA 90035 TEL: (310) 360-0130 FAX: (310) 360-0133 Email: sexrecovry@aol.com

GENERAL MEN’S HEALTH

American Assembly for Men in Nursing The purpose of this organization is to provide a framework for nurses, as a group, to meet, to discuss and influence factors, which affect men as nurses. Phone: 518-782-9400 Email: aamn@aamn.org Ask NOAH About: Men’s Health Specific issues are discussed such as hair loss, impotence, plastic surgery, safe sex, stress and testicle self exams. Resource and many other topics of interest to men.

The Center for Men at McLean Hospital Dr. Pollack is a well-respected author of a number of books, including the recently published REAL BOYS: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood. Besides his writings and talks on the psychology of men and boys, he is the director of The Center for Men at McLean Hospital, which provides comprehensive services for men and the important people in their lives. Phone: 617-969-1247 E-mail: info@williampollack.com drkoop.com: Men’s Health Discussion about general health, diet and nutrition, exercise and fitness, stress and anxiety and sexual health.  HealthCentral: Men’s Health HealthCentral seeks to provide original, trustworthy, up-to-date and personalized online healthcare information. Their goal is to become the consumer’s most trusted and complete online source of healthcare information and products. Phone: 510.250.2500 E-mail: communications@healthcentral.com INTEGRIS Health: Men’s health INTEGRIS Health Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation. It was organized under the laws of the State of Oklahoma for charitable, scientific and educational purposes and specifically to engage in the delivery of health-care services and related activities.  Male Health Center: Internet Education Site The Male Health Center was the first center in the United States specializing in male health. The Male Health Center is located in Dallas, Texas, and attracts hundreds of patients from across the United States.  Mayo Clinic Men’s Health Center Offers advice and information about men’s health issues. Testicular and prostate cancer, impotence and fitness. Health topics unique to men. News and research, treatment and prevention.  mediconsult.com Men’s Health Page Our mission is to provide timely, comprehensive, and accessible medical information on chronic medical conditions, utilizing the latest available technology to deliver information efficiently. We are completely independent of any hospital , drug company, HMO, hospital, or other health care organization in order to ensure unbiased, objective, credible information. All information that appears on our site must pass a rigorous clinical review process before we deem it worthy of you.  Men’s Care Informative animations and covers health issues including primarily the prostate, bph, cancer, and cardivascular disease. Men’s Health Center -Catholic Healthcare West The Men’s Health Center at the new Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) site features valuable information on men’s health subjects like hair loss, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, and more. Visitors can also take short online Health Risk Assessment tests to determine their health status and identify ways to improve their life expectancy. Men’s Health Consulting MHC promotes better health in men by offering a variety of services designed to help men – as well as their families, employers, parents, educators, policy makers, and health professionals – understand and address how masculinity can damage men’s health and well-being.  Men’s Health Forum Improve men’s health by bringing together and working with interested organizations and individuals in the UK.  Men’s Health Issues From University of Texas, Houston Medical School.  Men’s Health Network & The Men’s/Fathers Hotline The Men/Fathers HOTLINE is a crisis line for men and fathers needing help with domestic and/or health problems. Callers are referred to local, state, or national assistance programs that can help them solve their problems. The HOTLINE is a service of the Men’s Health Network of Washington, D.C. The MEN’S HEALTH NETWORK (MHN) was created to squarely face the growing number of health problems among men.  National Institute of Mental Health Real Men Real, Depression campaign By sharing their personal stories of depression, treatment, and recovery, these men are helping NIMH reach out to increase public awareness of depression in men, and are making a powerful contribution to help other men recognize depression.

NurseLookup.com The mission of this web site is to help prospective and current male nurses understand men are an important part of nursing and to help anyone else to understand concerns and interests men in nursing have.

PROSTATE CANCER

MaleCare.com Men Fighting cancer together – A men’s cancer care site: Info on all aspects of uniquely male cancer-related concerns, including dozens of pages in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Hebrew.

Prostate Health A place where men and their families can interact with others to make certain that they feel comfortable about their prostate treatment… today and for the future.   Prostate Cancer Foundation The Prostate Cancer Foundation is a non-profit public charity dedicated to finding a cure for prostate cancer by rapidly funding promising basic and clinical research.   Prostate Cancer Research Institute The Prostate Cancer Research Institute’s goal is to help educate people about prostate cancer to improve their communication with their physicians in order to arrive at the best possible outcomes.   MALECARE: Prostate cancer support and treatment Malecare works worldwide to improve the lives of men, thier families and communities by making health services safe, available, and sustainable. We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services where resources are scarce. Malecare, Inc., Suite 12A-13, 125 Second Avenue, New York NY 10003  University of Michigan Prostate Cancer Home Page A professional prostate cancer resource page.  Urogenital.com Men’s urogenital development, anatomy, and physiology. Infertility, impotence, gynecomstia, common disorders and treatments, sexually transmitted diseases. Part of the ALtruis Biomedical Network.   WebMD A consumer health information site regarding men’s conditions.  World Congress on Men’s Health WCMH provides global and timely information and exchange of experiences regarding all mens health issues within the international scientific network and multidisciplinary societies of physicians.It aims to increase public and health professionals awareness of sex- and genderspecific medicine, targeted to reduce the existing morbidity, mortality, and longevity-gap between genders.

TESTICULAR CANCER

The Lance Armstrong Foundation The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) believes that in your battle with cancer, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and cycling champion Lance Armstrong, the LAF provides the practical information and tools people living with cancer need to live strong.

The Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation The Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of testicular cancer and the need for regular self-examination.

The Testicular Cancer Resource Center The Testicular Cancer Resource Center is a charitable organization devoted to helping people understand testicular and extragonadal germ cell tumors. Specifically, we provide accurate and timely information about these tumors and their treatment to anyone and everyone interested. We have information for patients, caregivers, family, friends, and physicians. We believe that our information and links are of the highest quality, and we are blessed with the support of some of the finest doctors in the field.

TC-CANCER.com This site has been developed for the sole purpose of education and support for patients with testicular cancer and their family members. Please take a look at all of our testicular cancer resources and testicular cancer articles.

GATHERINGS

Connecticut Men’s Gathering Provides an environment for men to explore views of masculinity and of themselves; includes information on the annual COMEGA weekend

Main Coast Men Write to: MCM, POB 99, East Vassalboro, ME. 04935 Call: Fritz at (207) 923 – 3667 Email: this guy, MaineMen . M.A.L.E. Institute The M.A.L.E. INSTITUTE’s philosophy is embodied in the M.A.L.E. acronym: Males Achieving Leading & Excelling. Our goal is to positively impact the lives by helping males strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities by becoming responsible men. Our mission is to build up young respectable men. We do this by training and equipping community leaders, educators, parents, and concerned individuals to guide young and older males into becoming productive men.  Rodney D. Walker, M.B.A., M.A. Managing Director rodney@waa.bz Maine Men Provides information about three organizations: the Maine Coast Men, Western Mountains Maine Men, and Mainely Men.

The Men’s Leadership Alliance The Men´s Leadership Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring authentic manhood. We encourage and support soulful living in the service of a just, joyful, and sustainable world.  We are devoted to supporting men at all of their transition points, what we call thresholds, passages, or gateways. Our programs are numerous, and are meant to address the needs of men at important crossroads along their journey.

Minnesota Men’s Conference Annual conference started by Robert Bly in 1984. Events include the telling of old stories, the gifts of poetry, making music together and opening hearts to grief.

Rhode Island Men’s Gathering A weekend retreat providing men from different walks of life a chance to reconnect, learn and gain support in the company of other men. The February retreat boasts a comfortable lodge, heated cabins, located amid 2300 acres of Rhode Island woodlands. Website:www.members.tripod.com/rimensgathering johnblakeslee@earthlink.net

CENTERS /COUNSELING Austin Men’s Center The Austin Men’s Center is a national leader in counseling and men’s concerns. The center was founded by John Lee and we have been providing quality services to men, women, & children since 1988. All services are provided by fully licensed and experienced professionals. While we have been a center of men’s movement activity over the years our current focus in Austin is on working with men’s well being and their significant relationships in the context of their families, work and daily lives. E-mail: bruzy@earthlink.net

MenCenter Counciling MenCenter was founded by Dr. Alvin Baraff, in 1984, to focus on mens issues, their interpersonal relationship problems, career frustrations, and sexual dissatisfaction.   MenCenter functions under the premise that each person is responsible for his or her own life and has the power to make positive change. Our primary purpose is to help you feel better about yourself, attaining both inner and outer success. MenCenter: 1600-D Beekman Place, NW, Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202) 393-3300 E-mail: abaraff@aol.com THE MEN’S CENTER for Counseling and Psychotherapy Berkeley, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek (CA). (510) 644-8262 Founded in 1984 as the Bay Area’s first organization with a collective commitment to provide all men with the particular understanding and professional therapy services that enable men to successfully explore and resolve a wide range of needs, conflicts and issues. Our diverse and skilled staff of licensed therapists, specializing in the field of men’s psychology and gender issues, offer a safe and supportive environment for change and healing in men’s lives.

The Men’s Center. net At The Men’s Center, our expertise is wide-ranging to include all areas of emotional and mental health. Within our expertise we specialize in survivors of trauma including survivors of sexual trauma. Phone: 563.355.4410 Email: ADRodriguez@TheMensCenter.NET Men Mentoring Men New Jersey men’s center dedicated to the sharing of a man’s unique experience in a complex world; includes history, mission, general information.

Nanaimo Men’s Resource Center (British Columbia) Offers support and referrals to men in the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions of their lives. Promotes connections with partners and families. Promotes community awareness regarding men and men’s issues. Helps men with family court/ divorce , separation, custody and access issues.Supports men in learning to communicate and enrich existing relationships. Email: info@nanaimomen.com

New Orleans Men’s Center The New Orleans Men’s Center is an organization of men dedicated to developing generative masculinity through personal soul work, education and dialogue with men. The New Orleans Men’s Center is a non-profit group that provides a meeting place for men to explore their relationships with themselves, each other, their families, significant others, and their communities. The New Orleans Men’s Center which began in 1990 has meetings twice a month, holds two retreats annually for men and sponsors other educational and enrichment experiences some of which are also open to women.  The Men’s Resource Center of Northern New Mexico The Men’s Resource Center of Northern New Mexico mission is to support men and heal the violence in men’s lives. We have drop-in men’s groups, a program for men wanting to stop their violence, a young father’s support program and a referral program. Has extensive website,www.mensresource.org with articles, exercises, links, and more. email: info@mensresource.org Phone: 505-758-9066

Northern California Men’s Center Campbell, CA (408) 379-4212 The Northern California Men’s Center: Groups for men who want to resolve problems, express feelings, form friendships, and understand and improve relationships with women.  The Raleigh Men’s Center Men helping men become themselves by recognizing and promoting the wholeness and well-being of all men. We provide an opportunity for male self-awareness, fellowship, support, joyfulness and play, and enhancement of men’s roles as friend, son, father, husband, partner and citizen. The Men’s Center is committed to strengthening the individual, the family and the community  Redwood Men’s Center Based in Santa Rosa, California, includes information on the Annual Redwood Mens Center Conference on New Directions in Male Psychology.

Twin Cities Men’s Center Provides resources for men seeking to grow in body, mind and spirit. Supports men in Minneapolis and St. Paul and publishes Men Talk, a regional, bi-monthly newsletter  Victoria (BC) Men’s Centre The Victoria Men’s Centre is the physical representation of a supportive men’s network. It is a place for men to gain support, companionship, and a place to share concerns and experiences in a spirit of brotherhood.

West Coast Men’s Center Our Mission is to teach men the value of having strong and trusting relationships with men. To enable men to make changes in their lives that will improve their sense of themselves as men at home, at work and in their communities. To inspire men to find their place among men. To make good men better.

Warrior Soul Resource Center “This place is intended to be a source of information relating to men and the issues that confront us. The main goal is to build up men.” Wayne Macdonald E-mail: waymac@hotmail.com

MENTORING Boys to Men Mentoring Network Information on a program where boys between the ages of 12 and 16 can regularly interact with committed, conscientious adult men; based in San Diego, California.

MENTOR The National Mentoring Partnership is an advocate for the expansion of mentoring and a resource for mentors and mentoring initiatives nationwide.

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