Ka pō, ka ao, ka awatea.
From within the darkness comes light and a new day.
The Canterbury Men's Centre is committed to promoting the well-being of men throughout Canterbury, with the ultimate goal of fostering happy and healthy lives for all men. Our efforts encompass a range of services and initiatives.
About us
The Canterbury Men’s Centre is a welcoming, confidential place where men can talk things through and get practical help. Based in Christchurch and serving Canterbury, the Centre listens first, then guides each man to the right next step—whether that’s one-to-one support, counselling (including ACC Sensitive Claims), a peer group, or a trusted community service. Men can book a free first assessment and are matched with someone who understands what they’re going through. The Centre also shares useful resources—like The Blokes’ Book. It’s a calm, friendly hub designed to make seeking help straightforward and comfortable.
Counselling & Therapy
Welcome to your one-stop destination for affordable, professional and kind men's and couple's counselling services in Canterbury. Our qualified Counsellors are trained in many forms of counselling and therapy models (check out their personal profiles in our counsellors page ). We support men and couples with anxiety, PTSD, addictions, depression, loneliness, anger management and a range of other challenges. Our specialist ACC Counsellors are qualified to work with male survivors of sexual abuse. They can also help wider whānau to access supports to help them better understand the impacts of sexual abuse.
Real experiences.
A very positive and cheerful vibe from CMC staff
Safe place to talk freely
Genuine people who work here, nothing feels forced or ungenuine
Tears just from the warmth I felt at CMC
I have a way to go but I feel better because of CMC
This place is awesome, the people are welcoming.
I really enjoy coming.
I strongly recommend this place
Grateful for the hospitality
Contact Us
You can make a referral, ask questions, or request a callback in any of the following ways:
-
Our online contact form (below)
-
Calling us on 03 3659000
-
Send us a text on 022 302 4966 (texts only)
-
Email us at enquiries@canmen.org.nz
-
Visit us in person.
If you are making a referral for someone else please make sure they are aware of the referral and have given their consent.
All messages are checked and replied to during week days'. With our apologies, our service is not resourced to act as a crisis response service. If you are in need of immediate help please call 111. Alternatively you can contact one of the following numbers...
If you need urgent support please contact one of the following services. Links below.
The Blokes Book
The Blokes Book Canterbury is a project of the Canterbury Men’s Centre: Tāne Whai ora. The purpose of this booklet is to promote men’s health and well-being. Inside you will find relevant support services and resources that embrace our aim of “Happy Healthy Canterbury Men”.
This free booklet is an indispensable tool to support men's health and mental well-being.
-
Mental Health: Strategies for maintaining good mental health and seeking support.
-
Coping with Depression & Anxiety: Tips and resources to manage and overcome these common conditions.
-
Men's Health: Information on male-specific health concerns, screening, and prevention.
-
Sleep: Insights on the importance of sleep and advice for improving sleep quality.
-
Exercise: Guidance on the benefits of physical activity and tips for incorporating exercise into daily routines.
-
Anger Management: Techniques for dealing with anger in a healthy and productive way.
-
Family Violence: Information on recognising and addressing family violence and its impact.
-
Sexual Abuse: Resources and support for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse.
-
Parenting: Tips and advice for fathers on effective parenting and maintaining strong relationships with their children.
-
Separation: Guidance for men going through separation or divorce, including legal and emotional support.
-
Counselling: Information on counselling services and how to access professional support.
These topics are thoughtfully curated to provide comprehensive guidance and support for men's health and well-being.
Free download of The Blokes Book.
Order or re-order printed copies of
The Blokes Book for brochure stands.
We are eternally grateful to the community funders, sponsors and donors that support the Canterbury Men's Centre. Corporate or private philanthropy supports access to counselling and therapy for men who might not otherwise have the means to do so. Please contact us for a no-obligation discussion on funding, sponsorship or donation options.
