Break the Silence
Boys and men of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, and sexual orientations can be subjected to sexual abuse and sexual assault. Pathways for Men can help you, and your family and friends, deal with the impact of unwanted sexual experiences, whether recent or from years ago.
Break the silence and reach out today for free and confidential counselling support available across Eastern Ontario.
Discover your pathway to wellness, healthier relationships, better communication and deeper connection.
Get support by phone, virtual or in person. Individual and group counselling is available.
Find Help
Are you in crisis?
Do you need to talk to someone immediately? Our Ontario-wide helpline is free, confidential, multilingual and always open.
Find Your Path
Discover your voice. Build your strength. Transform your pain into purpose.
Find your pathways to:
- Understanding this happened to you and doesn’t define you.
- Feeling empowered and taking charge of your life
- Controlling your emotions, and not letting them control you.
- Building healthier relationships, with yourself and others
- Developing coping skills to deal with life’s challenges
Who Can Get Support
Sexual abuse can happen to anyone. Men can be harmed as children by those they are closest to. Men can be subjected to dating violence by women, men or a person of any other gender. Men can be harmed by those inflicting homophobic and transphobic hate. Teens can be exploited online. Every story is unique – but you are not alone. We’ve helped 1000s of men since 2011. We can help you too.
Talk to us to start on your pathway to wellness if you:
- are 16 and over
- are a man, whether straight, queer, cis or trans
- have been subjected to any form of sexual abuse or sexual assault, whether recently or years ago
How We Can Help
Don’t suffer in silence.
We are here to listen.
Find your pathway to wellness.
Pathways for Men offers:
- Confidential individual and group counselling
- Peer support
- Services available in person, online and by phone.
- Referrals to other community supports you may need
Where to Find Help
Find help at an agency in Eastern Ontario. Each agency offers free and confidential support in various formats (online, over the phone, in person, etc.). Contact them to see what’s available and what works best for you!
1 in 6
men will be subjected to sexual violence in their lifetime.
59%
of trans and gender diverse people 15 and older have been subjected to physical or sexual assault.
92%
of sextortion cases reported to CyberTip involved boys or young men
This program is funded by the Government of Ontario
Counselling and Family Service Ottawa (CFS Ottawa) coordinates the Eastern Ontario Region provincial program for men who are survivors of sexual abuse or assault.
