Who is CCMF?
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is a mental health and social service hub delivering programs and services for boys, men, fathers and their families. Our vision focuses on three critical areas:
1. Reduce suicide among men at high-risk through intervention programs that confront the barriers that men face.
2. Empower fathers undergoing separation and divorce through legal clinics and fathering groups that strengthen the father-child relationship, while working to promote positive social attitudes toward fatherhood
3. Support men who are experiencing domestic abuse and work with other agencies to improve services for boys and men.
In addition to delivering front-line programs and services to families in crisis, we undertake evidence-based research, host public education and awareness activities, and work to improve public policies to better support all Canadians.
Canada Child Benefit
Did you know a low income single father can only access child benefits with approval from a female partner? The Government of Canada presumes, in the very article of the law, that fathers are secondary parents. Let's end gender discrimination in the Income Tax Act.
Look Behind the Mask
75% of suicides are Men. 100% of suicides are preventable. Even in the best of times, men often suffer from a lack of strong social networks. During a pandemic, social isolation can be a killer for men. Learn the warning signs and how to intervene effectively.
Legal Fund
In our first intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada, our legal team argued before the highest court that false and damaging beliefs about male sexual insatiability should be seen as the male equivalents to the established rape myths.
Healthy Fathers. Healthy Families
Both scholarly research and the lived experiences of our clients agree. Healthy and involved fathers make for healthy and strong children and families. Join us for a week of exciting events every third week in June!
Events

Upcoming
Event Details
An International Interdisciplinary Conference on Fatherhood and Men’s Experiences with Violence and Victimization BREAKING NEWS: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT RATE EXTENDED TO JULY 20, 2022! FULL SPEAKER LIST NOW AVAILABLE HERE. SEPTEMBER 15
Event Details
An International Interdisciplinary Conference on Fatherhood and Men’s Experiences with Violence and Victimization
BREAKING NEWS:
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT RATE EXTENDED TO JULY 20, 2022!
FULL SPEAKER LIST NOW AVAILABLE HERE.
SEPTEMBER 15 – 16, 2022
Holiday Inn Downtown Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This conference will bring international scholars from various disciplines, service providers, community leaders, private practitioners, and community members to examine the various perspectives on fatherhood, family dynamics and relationships, men’s experiences with violence, and victimization. Discussions will also include legal and community support for men.
You’ll be hearing from 46 distinguished presenters representing 13 countries and regions, including scholars from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Sweden, Vietnam, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and the United States. Click here for a full speaker list.
Note: We have secured discount hotel accommodations at the conference venue, the Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre, at $145/night (rates will apply 3 days before up to 3 days after the event). After purchasing your conference tickets, click here for travel-related information. If you have questions or require assistance, please reach out to the conference organizer, Professor Susan Chuang (Susan Chuang).
For full information, visit the conference homepage: https://menandfamilies2022.ca/
The Conference flyer is available here
BIG NEWS! We are excited to announce a $50.00 conference registration discount for members of the Canadian Centre for Men and Families. Membership is only $60.00 regular rate and $20.00 for Students / Low income individuals! That makes this an ideal time to join or renew your membership. For convenience, we have provided options to purchase your conference ticket and your membership with one transaction.
THERE ARE 4 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPTIONS. Click on the option you would like to select:
IMPORTANT: Within each option, you can select either “Academic” or “Community/Students”. The Academic option should be used only for professors or instructions at colleges or universities.
Option #1 Purchase your registration and simultaneously join/renew your CCMF membership at the Regular Membership Rate
Option #2 Purchase your registration and simultaneously join/renew your CCMF membership at the Student or low income Membership rate
Option #3 Purchase your registration – Current members
Option #4 Purchase your registration – Non members
* Canadian students who are presenting at the conference can purchase a $50.00 registration ticket. Click here if this applies to you.
* To purchase tickets to the Wednesday dinner ($30.00) click here
Option #1 Purchase your registration – Join/Renewing Member (Regular Membership Rate)
Option #2 Purchase your registration – Join/Renewing Member (Student or Low Income Membership Rate)
Option #3 Purchase your registration – Current members
Option #4 Purchase your registration – Non members
Time
15 (Thursday) 9:00 am - 16 (Friday) 6:00 pm

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Upcoming Events
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Parental alienation devastates families. I’ve spoken to young fathers who were suicidal. There’s not much support, other than the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, for fathers who are alienated and trying to rebuild relationships with their kids.
George
Parental alienation devastates families. I’ve spoken to young fathers who were suicidal. There’s not much support, other than the Canadian Centre for Men and Families, for fathers who are alienated and trying to rebuild relationships with their kids.George
CCMF's Momentum conferences are a much-needed call for action on men's issues as well as women's.
Professor Christine Giancarlo
CCMF's Momentum conferences are a much-needed call for action on men's issues as well as women's.Professor Christine Giancarlo
The plight of our system and what men face is dismal, aggravating, depressing, completely unhelpful... there is no real word to describe it. This group is a light at the end of the tunnel.
David
The plight of our system and what men face is dismal, aggravating, depressing, completely unhelpful... there is no real word to describe it. This group is a light at the end of the tunnel.David
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