New Mexico Manreach - Empowering Gay and Bisexual men
Through heart – centered connection and community

Patterned after a program begun in Colorado in 2003 its primary goals are to build a statewide, heart-centered community of mostly rural gay and bisexual men and to reduce HIV/STI transmission and infection rates among us. ManREACH believes that the wisdom and strength found in community can empower us to live healthier, more fulfilling lives as individuals.

“New Mexico ManREACH gave me a much broader sense of community; men I can turn to; deeper respect for myself.”

"Heart-centered" means a presence of mind that allows each of us to honor our feelings and the feelings of others. This emotional authenticity creates a safe, nurturing environment where men can share their truths. Within this space, each man can speak openly and honestly, be heard without judgment and enjoy the support of his community. Within this space, each man has the power to offer and receive unconditional love, wisdom, acceptance, compassion and healing.

New Mexico ManREACH offers rural gay and bisexual men a support network that has not been available before and is helping them build a statewide community. ManREACH embraces the idea of community-building as a way to deeper, longer-lasting relationships among rural gay/bi/queer men, with ensuing health benefits, by a combination of strategies, including: immersing men in an environment where such relationships are modeled and expected; providing a supportive environment for men to reveal their difficulties and successes with emotional, spiritual, physical and addictive issues; connecting men with support, treatment and care resources as needed; and supporting men in their recovery and journey toward wellness.

“Discovering that my experiences as a gay man are far more common than I realized and just knowing that others have gone through it, too, makes things easier.”

The Gathering at Black River
August 26 to 28, 2011
Carlsbad, NM

From the Get Acquainted Soirée Friday evening to the final hug on Sunday this may very well be the most empowering weekend of your year, if not your life

The entire weekend is $25 but no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Join New Mexico ManREACH for our Second Annual Gathering and co-create a strong, supportive community of gay and bisexual men.

ManREACH helped me “...identify patterns in my life that have prevented me from living life to the fullest.”

For more information call 575-635-4902 or Toll free 888-286-9306 or email us at info@newmexicoglbtqcenters.org

Online registration click here http://www.newmexicoglbtqcenters.org/manreachregistration.html

New Mexico ManREACH is made possible by private donations, the Gamma Mu Foundation, the New Mexico GBLTQ Centers, and a great group of volunteers. Thank you!