November is National Men's Health Awareness Month, and to support and encourage greater awareness, destigmatization, and care for the different aspects of mental, physical, and emotional health in males, here are local organizations and resources to familiarize and become active with.
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Popularly fun as it is passionately impactful is this month's Movember movement, which has grown nationwide as a large fundraiser to aid in suicide prevention, as well as those affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental illness, and more. With a branch in San Francisco, Mo Bros, Mo Sisters, and everyone in between can inclusively participate to financially and emotionally help those in need and garner awareness within our city's community, all while looking stylish all month.
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601 Montgomery St #650 / (800) 227-2345 / Website
The American Cancer Society covers a wide range of afflictions for both men and women. With 1 in 8 men being diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 33 being the average age for men to be diagnosed with testicular cancer, ACS devotes themselves to increasing beneficial early screenings, comprehensive treatments, and full post-treatment recoveries. You can locate, donate to, or become an advocate in your nearest ACS branch here.
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711 Van Ness Ave #5 / (415) 474-7310 / Website
Mental Health is just as important as physical health, and with men statistically significantly more likely not to address or seek help on such issues, it is important to actively shift this mentality. As America's largest grassroots organization dedicated to assisting those affected by a mental health condition, The National Alliance on Mental Illness in San Francisco offers judgment-free educational meetings, inspiring newsletters, empowering support groups, a Helpline, and more.
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1035 Market Street, 4th floor / (415) 487-3000 / Website
Proper, educated sexual health is another key component under men's overall health, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation provides informative resources, advocacy, thorough research programs, substance abuse services, and rich community partnerships.
Being a trusted resource since 1982, the Foundation has provided vigorous aid through the AIDS health crisis to today, where they serve over thousands of individuals both directly and online with their educational materials.
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The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the leading global leader philanthropic organization that strives to generate full research and elimination of prostate cancer, generating funding for treatments, clinical trials, scientific advancement, memorial services, and more.
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356 7th St / (628) 217-6600 / Website
The San Francisco City Clinic inclusively provides a diverse range of sexual health services for LGBTQ+ individuals, from STI, HCV, HPV, and HIV testing, diagnosis, and treatments, to free condoms, and even cutting-edge research study engagement. The kind and knowledgeable staff and providers ensure respectful, professional, and personalized care, offering a safe space for any and all men.
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870 Market St # 928 / (415) 421-2926 / Website
The MHASF has been remarkably battling to end the stigma and demystify perceptions around mental health for over 70 years, delivering not only holistic peer counseling services and support groups, but also advocating for social justice programs and policies. Here, California residents can receive comprehensive emotional and mental support and modern care approaches with an empowering intersectional understanding.
No matter what area of health it may be, it is vital to encourage more mindful care and offer judgment-free support in all aspects, particularly for the developing boys and men in our lives.
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