PHYSICAL TOOLS

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• Street Smart (Harm Reduction) Supplies​

• Safe Sex (Sexual Health) Supplies​

 

SELF CHECK TESTS & SURVEYS

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• Depression Test

• PTSD Test

• Anxiety Test

• ADHD Test

• Addiction Test

• Bipolar Test

• Psychosis/Schizophrenia Test

• Self Injury Survey

• Eating Disorder Test

 

ASSESSMENTS & EVALUATIONS

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1. Intake and Baseline Assessments

• Personal History Evaluation: Assessing family, employment, housing, and education background.

• Needs Assessment: Identifying immediate and long-term needs in areas like housing, employment, and health.

• Goal Setting Assessment: Helping individuals define short-term and long-term goals.

 

2. Mental and Emotional Health Evaluations

• Anger Management Assessment: Measuring anger triggers, intensity, and coping mechanisms.

• Stress and Anxiety Inventory: Evaluating stress levels and identifying stressors.

• Depression Screening: Using tools like those provided by MHA to assess symptoms of depression.

• Trauma Assessment: Identifying past trauma and its impact on current behavior.

• Substance Use Evaluation: Determining substance use patterns and potential dependency.

 

3. Social and Relationship Evaluations

• Communication Skills Assessment: Evaluating interpersonal communication and conflict resolution abilities.

• Relationship Health Assessment: Reviewing the dynamics in personal and family relationships.

• Community Engagement Assessment: Identifying levels of social isolation or involvement.

 

4. Physical Health and Wellness Assessments

• Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire: Evaluating diet, exercise, sex drive and sleep patterns.

• Body Metrics and Fitness Testing: Measuring weight, BMI, strength, and endurance.

• Substance Use Impact on Health: Assessing the physical consequences of substance use.

 

5. Financial Health Evaluations

• Budgeting and Spending Assessment: Understanding financial habits and challenges.

• Employment Skills Evaluation: Assessing job readiness, skills, and career goals.

• Debt and Credit Assessment: Reviewing current debt and credit health.

 

6. Personal Development and Life Skills Assessments

• Life Skills Inventory: Evaluating skills in areas like cooking, time management, and decision-making.

• Career Aptitude Assessment: Identifying interests and strengths to guide job or career choices.

• Self-Esteem and Confidence Evaluation: Measuring self-worth and resilience.

 

7. Crisis and Risk Assessments

• Safety and Risk Assessment: Identifying risks of harm to self or others.

• Housing Stability Evaluation: Determining the risk of homelessness or housing insecurity.

• Legal Needs Assessment: Reviewing legal challenges or needs, such as child custody or criminal charges.

 

8. Program Progress Evaluations

• Milestone Tracking: Monitoring progress toward goals set during the intake process.

• Satisfaction Surveys: Collecting feedback on services and support provided.

• Behavioral Change Assessments: Measuring shifts in attitudes, habits, or behaviors over time.

• Program Outcomes Evaluation: Assessing long-term outcomes such as improved employment, stable housing, or reduced recidivism.​​​​

 

SUPPORT MATERIALS

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1. Action Plans: are step-by-step strategies designed to address specific challenges or achieve particular goals.

• Goal Identification Tools: Worksheets to help men outline short-term and long-term goals.

• Problem-Solving Templates: Frameworks for breaking down problems and brainstorming solutions.

• Timeline Planners: Tools to set deadlines and track progress.

• Accountability Frameworks: Structures for monitoring commitment, such as a weekly check-in system.

• Anger Management Strategies: Tailored action steps to manage triggers and develop coping mechanisms.

• Career Development Plans: Step-by-step guides for job searching, networking, and interviewing.

• Relationship Building Steps: Specific actions for improving communication and resolving conflicts.

• Crisis Management Plans: Immediate steps for handling emergencies like housing loss or legal issues.

• Wellness Recovery Action Plan: Base in hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy and support.

 

2. Roadmaps: provide a high-level overview of how to achieve a goal, with milestones and key points along the way.

• Personal Growth Roadmaps: Outlining steps from initial intake to goal achievement.

• Career Pathways Maps: Showing routes to education, certifications, and job opportunities.

• Health and Wellness Roadmaps: Breaking down physical, mental, and emotional health improvements.

• Sobriety and Recovery Path Maps: Stages of recovery with resources for each step.

• Housing Stability Roadmaps: Steps to secure and maintain affordable housing.

• Legal Advocacy Roadmaps: Guidance on navigating family law, criminal cases, or other legal issues.

• Parenting and Co-Parenting Roadmaps: Steps to strengthen relationships with children.

• Financial Independence Roadmaps: Strategies for moving from debt to financial security.

 

3. Guides: are detailed resources offering instructions, best practices, and knowledge on a specific topic.

• Anger Management Guide: Practical tips and exercises to control anger and channel emotions constructively.

• Job Readiness Guide: Advice on resumes, cover letters, interviews, and workplace etiquette.

• Budgeting and Financial Literacy Guide: Steps for managing money, reducing debt, and saving.

• Housing and Shelter Resource Guide: Lists of affordable housing programs and emergency shelters.

• Mental Health Guide: Information on identifying symptoms, seeking therapy, and self-care practices.

• Parenting Guide: Tips for building better connections with children and navigating custody.

• Community Resources Guide: Comprehensive directory of local services, from food banks to legal aid.

• Health and Nutrition Guide: Meal planning tips, exercise routines, and healthcare resources.

• Technology Use Guide: Instructions on using online job boards, email, and productivity tools.

 

4. Checklists: provide actionable, concise steps to ensure nothing is overlooked during processes or tasks.

• Intake Checklist: Ensures all necessary information is collected during a client’s first visit.

• Anger Trigger Checklist: Helps men identify situations or behaviors that cause their anger.

• Job Search Checklist: Step-by-step actions for finding and securing employment.

• Daily Wellness Checklist: Simple daily habits to improve physical and mental health.

• Crisis Response Checklist: Actions to take during emergencies like eviction or relapse.

• Parenting Skills Checklist: Key actions for building a positive relationship with children.

• Budgeting Checklist: Monthly tasks to stay on top of finances, like paying bills or reviewing expenses.

• Legal Preparation Checklist: Steps for organizing documents and preparing for court or legal meetings.

• Housing Readiness Checklist: Items needed for securing housing, such as proof of income or rental history.

• Community Engagement Checklist: Suggestions for getting involved, like volunteering or joining support groups.​

 

EXERCISES (COMING SOON)

 

Breathing Exercises

• Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds.

• 4-7-8 Breathing: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, exhale for 8 seconds.

• Diaphragmatic Breathing: Focus on belly expansion with each inhale.

 

Mindfulness and Meditation

• Mindfulness Meditation: Focus on the present moment without judgment.

• Body Scan Meditation: Notice sensations in each part of the body, one at a time.

• Guided Meditations: Use apps like Calm or Headspace for structured sessions.

 

Expressive Modalities

• Journaling: Write down thoughts and emotions to process them.

• Music Therapy: Listening to calming or uplifting music.

 

Behavioral Techniques

• Cognitive Restructuring: Challenge negative thought patterns and replace them with constructive ones.

 

Grounding Techniques

• 5-4-3-2-1 Technique: Identify 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste.

 

Social and Relational Tools

• Talking/Peer Support: Get with others that gets it and understand.

• Support Groups: Connect with others experiencing similar challenges.​​

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DIY RESOURCES

• Exclusively Hope Based Articles:  Links providing guidance for people looking for hope despite life's challenges.

• General Public Assistance: Links providing support to help individuals tackle everyday challenges on their own.​

• Crisis Numbers: A comprehensive list of numbers to call in emergency and crisis situations.

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APPS & MOBILE/ONLINE TOOLS

• Mens Resource Center​ (Built For Men By Men)​​

• 211 Stanislaus (General Community Assistance)