My Dad’s Group

My Dad’s Group is a weekly positive parenting program for men with kids in their lives. Over the 10-13 sessions, the group will explore the importance of Dads, the ages and stages of childhood development, co-parenting, emotional regulation and managing triggers, parenting strategies, and common successes and challenges of parenting.  

Goals & Objectives: 

• Provide a supportive environment for men to learn about, accept, and embrace their roles and responsibilities as fathers or male role model in enhancing the well-being of their children.   

Is This Program for Me? 

• You are 18 years of age or older. 
• You are male with kids in your life who you care for in some capacity. 
• You are interested in joining a positive parenting program. 

What We Offer: 

• Weekly sessions begin with a meal and are followed by a two-hour facilitated conversation. 
• Groups are cofacilitated with the Men’s Program and Bruce Grey Child and Family Services staff. 
• With sufficient interest, a small number of co-parenting sessions for men and their co-parents / partners may be available following the regular group series.  

How Do I Get Connected? 

Anyone can make a referral or self-refer to the program. All program registration can be completed by calling the Men’s Program office at 519-372-2720 or by emailing Jon at [email protected]. 

When you register, you’ll be asked: 

• Name 
• Phone number and/ or email 
• Whether they would prefer Owen Sound or Hanover group  
• Dietary restrictions 
• A quick description of your family and current circumstance (number of kids, whether you’re coparenting etc.) and why you’re interested in the group now 
• Whether any of your children are involved with Bruce Grey Child and Family Services 

Is There a Cost for This Program? 

There is no cost for this program. 

Is There a Waitlist for This Program? 

The program runs three times a year with groups usually starting in January, April, and September.  

Locations:  

• Mondays in Owen Sound (1026 2nd Ave. East, Owen Sound, Ontario)  
• Tuesdays in Hanover (425 10th Street, Hanover, Ontario)   

Groups run from 6-8:30 p.m. once per week.

Learn more about the program from Jon Farmer – Program Supervisor, Men’s Program at CMHA Grey Bruce through an episode of Grey County Life. (Aired Fall 2023)