# The Men's Center Nanaimo > The Men's Centre supports men to meet and overcome personal, social and mental health challenges through one on one counselling, group support and workshops. ## Pages - [25th Anniversary](https://www.themenscentre.ca/25th-anniversary-gala): Join us September 17, 2026 for Beer \& Burger Comedy Night — a fundraiser for The Men's Centre in Nanaimo. Tickets $30, with silent auction and 50/50 draw. - [Affordable Counselling](https://www.themenscentre.ca/affordable-counselling): Sliding-scale counselling for men in Nanaimo. First session free, fees based on income. A confidential space for anxiety, depression, and trauma. - [Boots to Suits](https://www.themenscentre.ca/boots-to-suits): Free work boots, clothing, and gear for men entering the workforce in Nanaimo. Referral-based program through The Men's Centre — call 250-716-1551 to donate or access. - [Contact](https://www.themenscentre.ca/contact): Reach The Men's Centre in Nanaimo at 418D Fitzwilliam St. Call (250) 716-1551 or visit during walk-in hours, Tues-Thurs. - [Donate](https://www.themenscentre.ca/donate): Your donation funds counselling, support groups, and workshops for men in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island. Every gift helps build healthier lives and families. - [Home](https://www.themenscentre.ca/): Affordable counselling, men's groups \& workshops in Nanaimo. A safe, supportive space for men on Vancouver Island navigating stress and relationships. - [Jamie Light Memorial](https://www.themenscentre.ca/jamie-light-memorial): Honour Jamie Light's memory by supporting men's counselling and fellowship in Nanaimo. Donations fund fathers and men facing life's hardest struggles. - [Leaving Violence](https://www.themenscentre.ca/leaving-violence): Free safety planning toolkit for men experiencing intimate partner violence or domestic abuse. Resources and guidance from The Men's Centre in Nanaimo. - [Meet The Counsellors](https://www.themenscentre.ca/meet-the-counsellors): Meet Mark Busby and Ryan Levis, our men's counsellors in Nanaimo specializing in trauma, anxiety, grief, and men's mental health. Book a session today. - [Membership](https://www.themenscentre.ca/membership): Support men's mental health in Nanaimo for $20/year. Membership funds peer support, groups, workshops, and advocacy, plus voting rights at the AGM. - [Men's Advocacy and Support Initiative](https://www.themenscentre.ca/mens-advocacy-and-support-initiative): Confidential, free support for men in BC facing domestic or intimate partner violence. Online groups, one-on-one counselling, and safety planning resources. - [Men's Group](https://www.themenscentre.ca/mens-group): Free drop-in men's group every Thursday, 7:30-9:30pm in Nanaimo. No registration needed — a safe space to share, connect, and build support with other men. - [News](https://www.themenscentre.ca/news): Latest news, community sponsorships, and donor recognition from The Men's Centre in Nanaimo. See how local support fuels men's mental health programs. - [Our History](https://www.themenscentre.ca/our-history): Since 2000, The Men's Centre has grown from a father's support group into a leading resource for men's mental health in Nanaimo and across BC. - [Our Purpose](https://www.themenscentre.ca/our-purpose): Discover our mission to empower men in Nanaimo through counselling, workshops, and community support, guided by values of respect, inclusion, and hope. - [Our Sponsors](https://www.themenscentre.ca/our-sponsors) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.themenscentre.ca/privacy-policy) - [Volunteer](https://www.themenscentre.ca/volunteer) - [Who We Are](https://www.themenscentre.ca/who-we-are): Meet the team behind The Men's Centre in Nanaimo, offering compassion and practical support to help men build resilience and well-being. - [Who We Are Copy](https://www.themenscentre.ca/who-we-are-copy) - [Workshops](https://www.themenscentre.ca/workshops): Anger management and communication workshop for men in Nanaimo. Learn to navigate conflict, manage emotions, and build healthier relationships.