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Southeast Men’s Group Expands Support to Steinbach

2/1/2026

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The Southeast Men’s Group (SMG) is expanding to Steinbach, Manitoba, after 18 months in Ste. Anne.
Twenty-six men attended the first meeting in Ste. Anne, indicating strong early interest.
The group addresses issues such as suicide, loneliness, and depression, filling a gap in support for men facing everyday struggles.
The first Steinbach meeting is scheduled for March 3, with monthly gatherings thereafter.
Teresa Dukes, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association in Manitoba, praised grassroots initiatives like SMG for fostering connections in rural areas.

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Story summary

The Southeast Men’s Group (SMG) is expanding to Steinbach, Manitoba, after 18 months in Ste. Anne.
Twenty-six men attended the first meeting in Ste. Anne, indicating strong early interest.
The group addresses issues such as suicide, loneliness, and depression, filling a gap in support for men facing everyday struggles.
The first Steinbach meeting is scheduled for March 3, with monthly gatherings thereafter.
Teresa Dukes, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association in Manitoba, praised grassroots initiatives like SMG for fostering connections in rural areas.