Hope for Men

We talk with Kevin Stratton, the director of counseling for the Restoration Program at Victory Mission, about how men can overcome self medication and drug/alcohol addiction. The program strives to give men hope, guidance, and finding a positive identity.

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Congratulations to our newest group of men to complete the fatherhood course at Victory Mission.

Well done, men.

REINVENTING MANHOOD:

A NEED FOR CONNECTION AND PURPOSE

The police academy, fire academy and military boot camps are filled with 18 to 20-somethings pushing harder mentally and physically than they have ever pushed themselves before. These platforms are mostly for young adults and are even more highlighted than previously with the invention of social media. While Navy Seal movies and Police SWAT shows are all the rage for young adults and wannabe operators, only about 1% of the population actually seek this level of discomfort in the United States.

I, myself, went through this level of physical and mental exhaustion and often reminisce with my buddies about the “good old days.” Recently, while I was perusing Facebook and YouTube, I realized there is a market flooded with companies that offer the “boot camp experience” for men looking to “enhance their lives.” These companies charge thousands of dollars for men to spend three days being harassed by “instructors” while they lift heavy logs, run miles and miles, and go for three days with almost no sleep.

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Men and Mental Health continues to be a major focus for Good Dads in 2023, and integral to that is our Counseling Services, which isn't just for dads. Check out our new video to find out more!