Mission/Values/Vision

MISSION STATEMENT

The Men's Project strives to support men, in a process of change, with structure and integrity.  We provide mental health services to men and their families in the areas of childhood trauma recovery, recent sexual assault, emotional integrity and anger management among other service areas.

We are a charitable non-profit organization with a diverse team of professionals supported by a roster of volunteers.  We address men's psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual needs within a community-based framework.

The Men's Project provides innovative counselling and educational services through a male-centered approach that honours and respects the experiences of men.  Our programs are open to straight, gay and bisexual men regardless of race, religion, creed or culture.  We are committed to education and advocacy for men through engaged communication with the wider community.

CORE VALUES STATEMENT 

The Men's Project invites all men to live their lives with integrity.  In a sanctuary of transparency, tranquility and safety, the professional services of the Men's Project provide insight and hope, offering men:
1.  Compassionate, nurturing, and healing experiences;
2.  Respectful, affordable, and confidential services;
3.  Innovative, courageous, and inspiring programs;
4.  Integrity and validity to speak as witnesses on behalf of men to the wider community.

VISION STATEMENT

The Men's Project is a financially stable bilingual community-based organization based in the National Capital Region.  We promote holistic services and programs to a diversity of men and their families through a multidisciplinary team of skilled clinicians.  The Men's Project is linked with organizations provincially, nationally and internationally.  We are dedicated to healing and fostering the voice of the male heart in creating a gender-just and peaceful world.

HOW WE DEFINE INTEGRITY

Out of the many interpretations of the concept of integrity, The Men's Project promotes emotional integrity in both its programming as well as a core organizational value.  We define emotional integrity as living one's life and conducting oneself in relationships of significance based on the following three premises:
- Being profoundly honest with oneself.
- Owning one's own feelings and behaviour (taking responsibility).
- Closing the emotional space with others.

HOW WE DEFINE GENDER EQUALITY

The Men's Project uses the term "gender-just" to describe our dedication to building a world of equality between men and women.  We believe it is the responsibility of both sexes to take the necessary steps in this process of change.  As an organization, we adhere to the principle of justice -- that is the fair treatment of all peoples involved.  We are shaped by many of the principles of feminism in guiding us to this place of understanding in terms of gender equality.