Courageous Conversations with Men

Schedule

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Invest Ottawa | Ottawa, ON

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MEN DO CRY! Don't miss this inspiring session! This is our 4th annual men's session and we're back with something even more powerful!
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Courageous Conversations with Men

4th Annual | Men’s Mental Health
Thursday, June 18 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Yards


MEN DO CRY.
Let’s shift the stigma around men’s mental health.

Join us for the 4th annual Courageous Conversations with Men, a free community session focused on real stories, honest conversations, and changing the way we think about mental health.

This year, we are especially encouraging youth, parents, educators, coaches, mentors, and youth serving organizations to attend.Men in our community are rising up to share their mental health stories openly and honestly.

When youth see men model vulnerability and courage, it can shift how they think about strength, asking for help, and supporting their own mental health.


What to Expect• Honest stories from men sharing lived experience

• A welcoming space for real conversation

• Practical tools, resources, and connection

• A powerful opportunity for youth to see men speak openly about mental health


Meet Our Courageous Speakers:
Former NHL Hockey Player. Author of The Trauma Code


Registered Counsellor, Ottawa Men’s Counselling

Samuel Douf
Former Youth Councillor, Mental Health Advocate


Founder, Expert Speaker


Who Should AttendEveryone is welcome.Men, youth, parents, educators, coaches, mentors, leaders, professionals, and anyone who wants to better understand and support the men and boys in their lives.
Agenda

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Registration and networking

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• Dare To Be Vulnerable presentation by Susan Blain, Founder

• Courageous speakers share their mental health stories

• Guided mental health practice

• Resources and supports

• Wrap Up

Changing the way we think about our mental health. 🧡





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Invest Ottawa, 7 Bayview Yards, Ottawa, Canada

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