For Men and Fathers

Support for Men and Fathers

An unexpected pregnancy is not just her news. Whether you just heard, you are walking through a decision together, or you are still carrying something from years ago, our support program for men in Haverhill, Lawrence, and Lowell is here for you. Free, confidential, and led by men who have been where you are.

You have a role here. We will help you step into it.

Most men show up quiet. They have practical questions about money, housing, work, and what their partner needs. They also carry quieter questions about identity, values, and what kind of father they want to be. Our peer mentors meet with you one-on-one, in person at any of our three Merrimack Valley locations or by phone. Nothing you say leaves the room.

Who we serve

Built for the man in the room.

Different seasons, different questions. We meet you where you are.

You just found out

Your partner took a test, you saw the line, and now nothing in your day looks the same. We can help you slow down, get accurate information, and figure out the next conversation to have.

You and your partner are deciding together

You want to support her without pushing her, and you want her to know what you think. We will help you ask better questions, listen well, and make sure both of you have the facts before anything is decided.

You are about to be a dad

Pregnancy is real now. We connect you to fatherhood mentorship, parenting classes, and practical workshops on budgeting, communication, and showing up consistently. You do not have to figure this out from YouTube.

You are processing a past abortion

Grief, regret, numbness, anger, or relief that turned into something heavier. Many men carry this for years before speaking it out loud. Our P.A.C.E. peer support is open to men, on your timeline, with someone who will not flinch.

What to expect

A first conversation is a phone call or an in-person meeting.

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You reach out

Call any of our three locations or use the contact form. Tell us as much or as little as you want. We will get back to you within one business day.
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We meet, on your terms

In person at the location nearest you, or by phone if that is easier. There is no fee, no insurance, and no paperwork beyond a basic intake.
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You decide what is next

Some men come once. Some keep meeting weekly for months. We follow your lead, not a script.

How we help

Practical support for the season you are in.

One-on-one peer mentorship

Free, confidential meetings with a trained male peer mentor. Talk through the pregnancy, the relationship, the decision, fatherhood, or whatever is on top.

Fatherhood preparation

Practical guidance on what changes when your child arrives: prenatal appointments, hospital expectations, the first weeks at home, communication with your partner, and what your role looks like in real life.

Post-abortion support for men

P.A.C.E. peer support is available for men carrying grief, regret, or unresolved emotion after an abortion. Group or one-on-one. Confidential and at no cost.

Referrals to community partners

Parenting classes, fatherhood mentorship programs, recovery groups, financial counseling, and job resources across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

Help thinking it through with your partner

If both of you want a neutral space to talk through the pregnancy and the options, we can host that conversation with a male and female peer mentor in the room.

Mentorship matched to where you are

Tell us what matters when we pair you with a mentor. Background, profession, age, or family situation. We do our best to find someone who fits.

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Why this matters

Most men never get asked how they are doing.

Studies on unintended pregnancy and abortion consistently find that men's emotional response is real and often unaddressed. We exist because the man in the situation is not an afterthought. Whether you ultimately step into fatherhood, walk through a loss, or are simply trying to be a steady presence for someone you love, you deserve a place to think it through with another man who will not judge you and will not rush you.

Free of charge, every visit
Confidential by policy
Three locations across the Merrimack Valley
In-person or phone meetings
Sessions on your timeline, not ours

Common questions

What men ask before reaching out.

Is this really free?

Yes. Every service we offer is at no cost. No insurance, no fees, no upsell. Our work is funded by donors who want this resource available to anyone who needs it.

Will my partner know I came in?

Not unless you tell her. Confidentiality is a policy, not a courtesy. We do not share that you contacted us, what you said, or that you came in.

Do I need to share my background to come in?

No. We do not require anything of you to come. We meet you on your terms and follow your lead in the conversation.

I had an abortion experience years ago. Is it too late to talk about it?

No. Many of the men who come to P.A.C.E. peer support are processing something that happened five, ten, or twenty years ago. Time does not close the door.

My partner is the one who needs help. Can she come too?

Yes. We serve women, men, couples, and families. If she wants her own appointment, we will set her up with a female peer mentor. If you both want to come together, we can do that.

How long is a meeting?

A first phone call is usually brief. An in-person meeting runs about an hour. After that, you decide how often to meet.

Take the first step.

A 10-minute phone call is the quickest way to start. Or use the contact form below and a peer mentor will reach out within one business day. Your name, your timeline, your call.

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Visit Us

Three locations serving Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

Each of our centers offers the full set of free services. Choose whichever is closest or easiest to reach. Many of the people we serve travel to us from Southern New Hampshire as well.