Current Programs

EMpowerment support group

The EmpowerMENt Support Group is a weekly peer support meeting for men living in Prince Edward Island. Every Wednesday, we provide a safe, open door for any male-identifying folks who wish to drop in and spend an hour connecting as a group and reflecting on their circumstances. Our trained facilitators provides weekly assignments and reflection topics, but participation in group discussion and activities is optional.

We also coordinate zero-cost monthly outings for participants to share unique new experiences such as horseback riding, sweat lodge ceremonies, and medicine walks, and more.

Locations change regularly, but are always within the Charlottetown area. We hope to add new locations soon!
Meetings take place every Wednesday from 6-7pm.

Locations change regularly, but are always within the Charlottetown area. We hope to add new locations soon!
Meetings take place every Wednesday from 6-7pm.

We allow clients to select locations that are convenient to them.
This program has a continuous intake and begins following a completed needs assessment. Duration and frequency of the program is set by the client.

Our outreach service aims to provide personalized and barrier-free support to individuals facing hardships in rural communities across PEI. Our compassionate, trauma-informed team will assess your unique needs and work collaboratively to navigate critical issues related to housing, justice, child and family services, mental health, and addictions. Services may include: Linking clients to various community resources and programs that address their specific challenges. Assisting clients in setting personal goals and providing emotional encouragement to achieve them. Guiding clients through applications for government benefits, subsidies, and financial aid programs. Coordinating transportation to appointments, job interviews, or service locations to reduce access barriers. Providing weekly on-site visits and check-ins to monitor client progress and provide ongoing encouragement Providing immediate assistance during crises and connecting clients with emergency services when necessary. Advocating on behalf of clients with service providers, landlords, or government agencies to ensure their needs are met. Guiding clients through the process of entering detoxification programs or rehabilitation facilities. Advocate for clients involved with the justice system and assist them with accessing resources to reduce reoffending This program is free for participants, but due to capacity limitations, we are only able to work with a limited number of clients at this time. If you or someone you know is experiencing hardships and would like some support, please contact us as we will reach out as soon as someone becomes available. The essence of this program lies in evidence-based reflective writing techniques that invites individuals and groups to engage with carefully selected writing prompts each week. These personally-tailored prompts are designed to help individuals explore, articulate, and understand their most pressing personal challenges. The journey doesn't end with writing. Each session is coupled with structured one-on-one video calls that provide participants an opportunity to discuss, interpret, and make sense of their written reflections, further enhancing self-awareness and insight and allowing them to arrive at their own possible solutions. In Journaling the Journey, the goal is twofold: to offer a structured environment for introspection, and to use written reflection as a stepping stone for personal growth and understanding. Join us and explore the therapeutic potential of reflective writing!

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One-on-one Outreach

Services may include:

Linking clients to various community resources and programs that address their specific challenges.
Assisting clients in setting personal goals and providing emotional encouragement to achieve them.
Guiding clients through applications for government benefits, subsidies, and financial aid programs.
Coordinating transportation to appointments, job interviews, or service locations to reduce access barriers.
Providing weekly on-site visits and check-ins to monitor client progress and provide ongoing encouragement
Providing immediate assistance during crises and connecting clients with emergency services when necessary.
Advocating on behalf of clients with service providers, landlords, or government agencies to ensure their needs are met.
Guiding clients through the process of entering detoxification programs or rehabilitation facilities.
Advocate for clients involved with the justice system and assist them with accessing resources to reduce reoffending

This program is free for participants, but due to capacity limitations, we are only able to work with a limited number of clients at this time. If you or someone you know is experiencing hardships and would like some support, please contact us as we will reach out as soon as someone becomes available.

We allow clients to select locations that are convenient to them.
This program has a continuous intake and begins following a completed needs assessment. Duration and frequency of the program is set by the client.

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Emergancy Shelter

The Equality Project is working with the Province of PEI to launch and manage the upcoming emergency shelter in Summerside. This low-barrier shelter will provide 10 overnight beds to individuals over the age of 18. We are currently hiring and training our team and hope to be open in the months to come. More details will be provided when we are closer to being open.

If you are interested in working with us, please reach out to find out current or upcoming opportunities.

Cost

25 Frank Mellish Street

Summerside, PE C1N 6M8

25 Frank Mellish Street

Summerside, PE C1N 6M8

We have designed an immersive four-hour workshop that will guide you through the journey of forgiveness in a safe and supportive group setting. We explore the healing power of letting go by delving into the complex emotions surrounding forgiveness and providing practical tools for setting healthy personal boundaries. By engaging in interactive discussions, personal reflection, practical exercises and educational insights, this clinic aims to foster a deeper understanding of forgiveness - not just as an act but as a vital process for emotional well-being and personal growth. We have not yet scheduled our next forgiveness clinic, but contact us if you would like to sign up for notifications about upcoming clinics or are interested in bringing this clinic to your organization, special interest group, or event. This workshop can accommodate up to 15 people and takes approximately 4 hours to deliver.