All members are expected to give group a high priority. Our groups provide a place where you can be safe to share feelings and viewpoints lessen isolation build friendships speak openly and honestly Group Formation Process 1. Ads are placed in the local newspapers and in other community media. Men respond by calling our intake line and leaving a message. A trained volunteer screener returns calls.
Screeners assess suitability of each prospect for participation in a group.
We encourage diversity in membership. We attempt to meet each prospective member's needs through the group. If this is not appropriate, a referral is made to a professional psychotherapist or another community resource. When eight to ten men have been identified as having compatible needs, an EBMN volunteer facilitates the initial meeting. If there is an opening the prospect is refered to an existing group.