Men Kinship Support Circle

The Kinship Men’s Circle is a support group created for men who have experienced — or are experiencing — harm in intimate partner relationships.

While Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) affects people of all genders, men often face additional barriers when seeking help. Limited resources, social stigma, and expectations to “man up” can make it difficult to speak openly or reach out for support. Many carry their experiences quietly and alone.

This circle offers a safe, confidential space that gives men voice, choice, and belonging as they support one another through shared experiences.

We also welcome allies — those who wish to support and journey alongside men affected by intimate partner violence — to join us in this circle.

If this resonates with you, we warmly invite you to join us.

Online sessions - Lighter Thursdays

A fornightly online support circle where we gather to talk about life, unburden what we’re carrying, and leave feeling a little lighter. Join us wherever you are - this is a space you can access from anywhere, with others who understand.

Upcoming dates: 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr

Time: 12pm - 1.30pm

Zoom Link for the session will be sent to your individual email address.

This is an open group but you have to be a registered participant with us. Please fill in this form if you are keen to join this online space. 

In-person Gatherings

Some connections grow best face-to-face. Once every quarter, we meet in person to share a meal, connect through conversation, and spend unhurried time together. We’ll close the gathering with a circle.

Upcoming date: 7 Mar (Sat), 12pm - 3pm

Venue: LCCS [3779 Jln Bukit Merah, Bukit Merah Community Hub, #02-01, S159462)

Should you have any queries, please email us at connect@lccs.org.sg (ATTN: Kelvin, Deborah or Janice) and we will get back to you as soon as we can! 

Connect with us:

IG @lccs.sg

https://lccs.org.sg/

 

Objective of Lighter Thursdays [online circle]:

• To create accessible spaces to dialogue, build relationships, voice hurts and vulnerabilities in a community of care, empowerment and reconnection.
• To provide emotional and practical support to persons who have experienced harm
• To reduce sense of isolation by widening breadth and depth of support

Circle Expectations

• NO participant is to video or audio record the virtual listening circle to ensure privacy for all participants.
• The facilitator can stop the circle should the following occur: The use of demeaning language, criticism, or vulgarities in the session
• A participant has signalled to the facilitator to stop the process
• When it appears that more appropriate assistance should be provided for participants (e.g. counseling or immediate attention)
• Everything that is shared in the session will be kept confidential within the circle. However, the facilitator may have to disclose information of harm to self or others, and possibly stop the process for the safety of all the participants. (see confidentiality)
• This is NOT a counseling session and cannot replace counseling sessions and services. The facilitator will do his/her part to refer individuals for services that are currently available during this period.

Confidentiality

What you talk about in the session is treated as confidential within LCCS and is not normally disclosed to anyone else. In accordance with professional requirements, LCCS practitioners discuss their work regularly with a clinical/practice supervisor and other practitioners in LCCS. LCCS practitioners do not provide information about clients unless:

• You ask LCCS practitioner to break confidentiality because you consider that to be in your best interest
• You are assessed to be a danger to self, others, or society
• You have revealed intention to commit a crime
• You are a minor, elderly, or disabled person, and you divulge information indicating that you are at risk of harm.
• The practitioner is legally compelled by a court of law, or a specific piece of legislation which makes disclosure mandatory. For instance, if LCCS practitioners are informed about a previously unreported matter of criminal nature, LCCS may have an obligation to inform the relevant authorities.

The practitioners’ duty of care may require steps to be taken to minimise any danger. Where possible, a proposed course of action would usually be discussed with you first.

PDPA Policy

Please refer to our Privacy Notice found at https://lccs.org.sg/data-protection-policy/

In Emergency Situation/Crisis

If there is emotional distress being experienced, of which you are thinking about suicide, or affected by suicide, you can call the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) 24-hour hotline at 1800-221-4444. You can choose to be anonymous and all information shared with SOS remains confidential.

In the event of intense emotional distress and at high risk of self-harm and suicide, please walk into Accident and Emergency at Institute of Mental Health or hospitals or call IMH 24-hour Mental Health Helpline at 6389 2222.

LCCS practitioners will contact your emergency contact if anything should happen during the session and/or it has been assessed that you will need further support to keep you safe during the crisis period.

Be part of the restorative movement to break the hurt cycle