Men's Support Groups
Nonprofits and peer organizations running support groups, meetings and programs for fathers and men going through separation, divorce or custody matters.
Boot Camp for New Dads
A nonprofit founded in 1990 that runs father-to-father workshops preparing men for the transition to fatherhood, delivered in 44 states, on US military bases, and online. It also trains master coaches and childbirth educators to deliver the program locally.
Boys to Men Mentoring Network
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 that runs group mentoring for fatherless and at-risk teenage boys. Programs include in-school mentoring circles, open community groups and Adventure Mountain Weekends.
Center for Urban Families
A Baltimore nonprofit whose Baltimore Responsible Fatherhood Services runs an eight-week DADMAP curriculum for non-custodial fathers. It also operates STRIVE Baltimore job-readiness workshops and a national Practitioners Leadership Institute.
Face It Foundation
A Minnesota organization focused on helping men recover from depression through men's support groups, one-on-one peer support, retreats and a podcast. Prospective members complete an intake meeting before being placed in a group.
Fathers & Families Support Center
A St. Louis nonprofit running responsible-fatherhood programming since 1998, including a six-week Family Formation course covering parenting, co-parenting and legal assistance. Its Fathers' Rap peer support group meets twice weekly and covers parenting skills and custody issues.
Fathers for Equal Rights - The National Organization
A 501(c)(3) membership organization in Miami Beach offering legal education on custody, parental rights and family court procedure, plus peer support networks for fathers. It provides training for self-represented litigants and connects members with volunteer advocates; its board includes Manny Rey, Louis Lliteras II and Derrick Burgess. No licensed attorneys are listed as staff.
Fathers' UpLift
Described on its site as the country's first mental health and substance abuse treatment facility for fathers and families, with offices in Boston and Cincinnati. Services include therapy, reentry support for formerly incarcerated men, and mother-and-father allyship programming.
The Dovetail Project
A Chicago fatherhood intervention organization operating as a program of International Neighborhood Collaborative, a 501(c)(3). Its core fatherhood program serves fathers aged 17 to 24, alongside a family health initiative and a relief fund distributing baby care and household goods.
Upstate Fatherhood Coalition
Part of the SC Center for Fathers and Families, serving nine Upstate South Carolina counties from offices in Greenville, Anderson and Spartanburg. It runs free peer group meetings and services covering child support, paternity establishment, visitation and men's health.
Upstate Fatherhood Coalition
The Anderson office of the Upstate Fatherhood Coalition, part of the SC Center for Fathers and Families. It provides free peer group support and education for fathers on visitation, paternity, child support and parenting.
Black Men Heal
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 that connects men of color with free individual and group therapy, psycho-education and community resources. Programs include Kings Corner, Heal With Him virtual meetings and gun-violence group therapy.
Fathers Incorporated
A national nonprofit founded in 2004 that supports fathers and families through parental education, research and policy work. Programs include Gentle Warriors Academy, the Million Fathers March, Poppa University and Code Blue, a mental health initiative for Black fathers.
Man Cave Health
A 501(c)(3) men's health nonprofit that uses sports partnerships to promote prostate cancer screening and awareness. It also runs a virtual support group meeting twice monthly on Zoom, with a West Coast group added in 2026.
National Coalition For Men
A men's civil rights organization founded in 1977 that works through advocacy, education, outreach, services and litigation. Its issue areas include fathers' rights and custody, false accusations, domestic violence affecting men, and male health.
National Parents Organization
A nonprofit (EIN 04-3409728) advocating for shared parenting after separation or divorce, organised around state chapters that pursue shared-parenting legislation. Chapters noted on its site include Kentucky, Arkansas, West Virginia, Florida, Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana.
The Fatherhood Project
A nonprofit fatherhood program within the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Programs include Divorcing Dads, Dads in Recovery, Teen Dads and Dads Matter in Pediatrics and Obstetrics.
The Fathers' Rights Movement
A 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 81-2104627) advocating for a rebuttable presumption of 50/50 equal shared parenting. It provides emotional support, research and statistics, and runs state-level support groups for fathers navigating family court.
Dads Supporting Dads
A dad-support network operating under the All Parents Welcome 501(c)(3), connecting fathers through local groups in cities across the United States. Activities range from dads' nights out and family play dates to virtual support groups, alongside a podcast network and published guides.
National Fatherhood Initiative
A nonprofit founded in 1994 that develops evidence-based fatherhood programs such as 24:7 Dad and InsideOut Dad, and trains practitioners who work with fathers. It also provides assessment tools and collaborates with state, county and city agencies.
Stay; For Life
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit and member of the Maine Association of Nonprofits advocating for men's mental health and suicide prevention. Programs include a Man to Man peer support group, school collaborations, and comfort boxes for those grieving a suicide loss.
STRONG: The Men's Mental Health Initiative
An Austin 501(c)(3) (ID 33-4627102) that builds men's mental health support around shared activities. Programs include Books & Brews meetups, the Reel Men film and discussion series, and Builds & Bonds community service outings.
The ManKind Project
A global brotherhood of 501(c)(3) charitable organizations running personal development programs for men, including the New Warrior Training Adventure. It supports a network of peer-facilitated men's groups across the United States and 27 other countries.
The National At-Home Dad Network
A 501(c)(3) organization supporting at-home fathers as primary caregivers through advocacy, education and community. It runs local dad groups, an online community, webinars and the annual HomeDadCon convention.
Into the Dark Blue
A nonprofit network of peer-led men's mental wellness groups operating across the United States. Its Dark Blue Crew groups meet at independent breweries and coffee shops and focus on processing emotions and building community.
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What counts as men's support groups?
Nonprofits and peer organizations running support groups, meetings and programs for fathers and men going through separation, divorce or custody matters.
What does men's support groups cover?
Nonprofits and peer organizations running support groups, meetings and programs for fathers and men going through separation, divorce or custody matters.