Mental Health

You've got a lot going on. Whether it's work pressures, bills, relationships, family issues or feelings of isolation, life as a gay man can sometimes be overwhelming. This section provides resources, articles and information about how you can take care of your mental health. We also have listings for our Professional Volunteers who specialize in mental health.

HOMINUM: Moving Forward

HOMINUM presents Moving Forward, an eight-week personal growth program for gay, bisexual, trans, and questioning guys over 40

Are you Really Open?

We've all heard "I can't be homophobic, I have gay friends" defense or some variation on it. However simply knowing a gay person does not inoculate a person from being homophobic.

Expanded Health Centre and Services for Gay Men on the Drive

We are pleased to announce the opening of our expanded HIM On the Drive Health Centre on Monday, February 18^th.

Winter Pride!

Going to WinterPride at Whistler this year?

HIM at the Health Show!

I Love You, Now Sign This

You know how the story goes: boy meets boy, they kiss, fireworks light up the sky, and everyone lives happily ever after.

HUSTLE at HIM!

Please welcome the newest addition to the HIM family: HUSTLE Men on the Move!

Gay Seniors Get Active!

Many of you may remember the documentary Gen Silent from last year’s Vancouver Queer Film Festival

Men on Men

Beginning on Tuesday, January 10th, the Men on Men Relationship Discussion Group will evolve into the new Men on Men: Born This Way Discussion Group.

Trans PULSE

"Imagine being rushed to the hospital for a life-threatening illness or accident, and being turned away for being trans

Take Time for Your Mind

Physical health? Check. Social health and sexual health? Check, and check. Mental health? Hmmm?

Emotional Health at University

I had the dubious luxury of living at home through the early years of my undergraduate.

It Gets Better: Getting Past Minority Stress

One of the more intriguing campaigns we've seen over the past few years, I believe, has been 'It Gets Better'

Social Isolation

For many queer individuals, the trauma they experience in their life manifests into symptoms of an avoidant personality

Just Soften The FCK Up Already!

It's always nice to see what other people are doing to try and help guys with their emotional health issues

Have a Healthy Pride

What are you doing this weekend?

June is Pride Month

Personal Strategic Advisors

Do you feel like you're bogged down or having difficulty with some aspects of your life?

Vancouver Mens Chorus

The Vancouver Men's Chorus offer their gorgeous arrangement of song and a story about the pain of growing up gay. The heart-wrenching account of exclusion, harassment, and violence is one of many similar stories shared through the It Gets Better Project.

Loving Relationship Or A Toxic Addiction?

Getting Over Depression

Many people, after a few months of very little sun, find themselves thinking that life is just divided between the horrible and the more miserable. It’s natural to an extent.

Health surveys have found that depression is one of the most serious health concerns facing the queer community today.