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New Mental Health Support for Guys into Guys During the Pandemic

By Khaled / April 29, 2020

MAX Ottawa launches new mental health program to better address the needs of GBT2Q guys amid the COVID-19 public health crisis. As of next week, guys into guys can begin…

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Guys into Guy's Health and COV19

Health and COVID-19

By Khaled / March 17, 2020

As public health officials give us more direction around managing risk and symptoms related to COVID-19 infection, let’s remember to take care of our holistic health. On this page, you’ll…

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Winter Health and Wellness

By Khaled / December 14, 2019

Find resources and support to stay healthy all winter long including mental health, substance use, sexual health, and more! The holidays represent happy times for many…but it’s important to recognize…

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Winter Health and Wellness

By Khaled / December 20, 2018

Winter can really take its toll on our health and wellness. The holidays are a bright spot for many, but they can also increase stress and anxiety. Body image, separation…

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The “Get Connected. Meet MAX” Campaign

By Khaled / August 8, 2017

We all feel disconnected sometimes. Guys into guys deserve complete wellness.   MAX Ottawa is thrilled to launch the “Get Connected” campaign, developed by MAX and MediaStyle. This campaign invites…

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A Gift to Myself

By Khaled / August 3, 2017

Even though I am an out Queer person, I don’t see myself as represented. I see elements of myself, but I have to be looking for them. My goal is…

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That's when I knew it wasn't going to work out.

By Khaled / July 21, 2017

Three things that counsellors have said to me in therapy that signaled the end. Content note: the link “toxic masculinity” below directs to a CBC article that talks about suicide…

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