Resources for Men


The following list of resources are placed here for information purposes only. We do not recommend any particular resource, however all those listed here relate to issues dealing with men.

If you know of a resource that relates to men, and you believe to be of value please send all relevant details. The volunteers who administer this page will retain the resource providing it does not breach any law or code of ethics dealing with WWW practices or copyright issues.


     Organisation : Brisbane and Gold Coast - Mens Help Line
     Location : Brisbane and Gold Coast
     Phone : (07) 3830 0055
Counselling, support and referrals
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:23:19 17/2/97

     Organisation : Lismore Mensline
     Location : Lismore
     Phone : (066) 222240
Counselling, support and referrals, 7pm to 11pm every night
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:25:4 17/2/97

     Organisation : SMERI
     Location : Sunshine Coast, Queensland
     Phone : (074) 437534
Suncoast Male Emotions Resource Initiative Counselling, support and referrals
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:27:33 17/2/97

     Organisation : Child Support Action Group (CSAG)
     Location : Adelaide
     Phone : (08) 341 1225
Family law, child support, access advice and emotional support.
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:30:49 17/2/97

     Organisation : Adelaide Men's Contact and Resource Centre
     Location : Adelaide
     Phone : (08) 2231110
General information and referrals
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:32:14 17/2/97

     Organisation : Men's Health Service
     Location : Tasmania
     Phone : (002) 724 959
Assistance and courses on physical and emotional wellbeing. Contact Paul Williams
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:34:9 17/2/97

     Organisation : Men's Confraternity Inc,
     Location : Perth
     Phone : (09) 470 1739
Family law advice.
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:35:57 17/2/97

     Organisation : Men's Heath and Wellbeing Association+
     Location : Perth
     Phone : (09) 242 9218
Information, workshops and publicationson men's physical and emotional health.
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:37:38 17/2/97

     Organisation : Mensline
     Location : Auckland New Zealand
     Phone : (9) 522 2500
Counseling, emotional support and referral, 5.30pm to 11pm nightly
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:41:55 17/2/97

     Organisation : Men's Referral Service
     Location : Victoria
     Phone : (03) 9428 2899 or 1800 065 973
Primarily for men who want to address their violence, but also deals with other issues.
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:44:22 17/2/97

     Organisation : Men's HOTLINE
     Location : USA
     Phone : (512) 472 3237 or 472 DADS
Information and referrals on wide range of health issues.
     Submitted by Nigel Senior 20:45:32 17/2/97

     Organisation : Counselling for Men
     Location : Ashgrove: Brisbane
     Phone : 07 3366 6338
Empowering change-based counselling specifically for men, encompassing relationship issues, self esteem, addiction recovery, depression, anger, and personal development.
     Submitted by Michael Jenner 21:2:14 26/3/97

     Organisation : MENSHEALTH list
     Location : Internet
     Phone : NA
MENSHEALTH is an Internet mail list with a focus on men's health from both a medical and lifestyle/wellbeing perspective.

The list's purpose is to:

* Promote dialogue and networking among men and women concerned with men's health

* Circulate information on new initiatives, research and resources.

* Share strategies for improving men's health and wellbeing

Who is MENSHEALTH for?

This list is relevant for at least the following people:

* People involved in men's issues such as counsellors, teachers, health workers and carers;

* Academics researching men, masculinities or men's health;

* Activists and others engaged in political campaigns to do with men's health;

* Men and women in general who are interested in men's health.

Members are encouraged to post messages on any aspect of men and boys' health and wellbeing. The list welcomes discussion on subjects as diverse as HIV/AIDS, circumcision, nutrition, sexual health, aging, suicide, health education, mental health, violence and substance abuse. The focus is on improved outcomes for men and boys.

MENSHEALTH is not a list for attacking feminism or women's health services. Racist, sexist, homophobic or abusive postings are also not welcome.

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List owner

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     Submitted by Nigel Senior 21:5:36 30/4/97

     Organisation : doclove dotlove
     Location : http://www.doclove.com
     Phone : US760-757-5549
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     Submitted by Doctor Love 2:19:2 3/7/97