Journeys of Healing and Hope

When we talk about childhood sexual abuse (CSA), the experiences of male survivors are too often overlooked. Myths about who experiences sexual abuse, what a survivor looks like, and how men are expected to respond can make it even harder for survivors to speak openly about what happened to them.

The reality is men are survivors too. And their stories deserve to be heard.

Sexual violence is significantly underreported. According to Statistics Canada’s 2014 General Social Survey, the majority of sexual assaults were not reported to police. For male survivors, stigma, shame, fear of not being believed, and harmful assumptions about masculinity can create additional barriers to disclosure and support.

Man Enough to Heal creates space for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse to share their experiences of healing, recovery, and hope.

Through an all-male survivor panel discussion, Man Enough to Heal challenges the myths and silence surrounding male childhood sexual abuse. The evening offers an opportunity for honest storytelling, connection, learning, and community.

Get Your Tickets

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-in: 6:00 PM
Location: To be confirmed
Cost: $20 per person. All proceeds support The Gatehouse.
Speakers: Mike Allan, Board Chair, The Gatehouse and Stewart Thompson, Program Coordinator, The Gatehouse

Tickets will be available soon. Space is limited to 65 attendees.

Are you a male CSA survivor? A student, educator, or professional working in the healing field? A community member passionate about supporting survivors? You are warmly invited to attend.

Man Enough to Heal is not a lecture. It is an evening of truth-telling, solidarity, and hope. It is an opportunity to break the silence, challenge stigma, and remind male survivors that they do not have to heal in isolation.

Other Male Survivor Supports

If you or someone you know is looking for support, The Gatehouse offers judgment-free, caring, client-centred Phase 1 and Phase 2 peer support programs. Learn more about our peer support programs.

The Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Provincial Crisis and Support Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with multilingual services at 1-866-887-0015.

A Time for Men
A Time for Men is a 12-week therapeutic group for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse offered through Bloor West Psychotherapy. The group provides a supportive space for survivors to explore their experiences and healing with others. Learn more about A Time for Men

Inside Out Healing for Men
Inside Out Healing for Men is a free online resource created for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It offers information, reflections and practical tools to support men as they explore healing and recovery at their own pace. Visit Inside Out Healing for Men