To relieve the emotional, mental and spiritual distress of adult men in need, by reason of sexual abuse, for the public benefit, in particular, those residing in Cornwall;
Masa has extended group support for all men who need support stemming from his own personal sexual abuse, he has been able to access support from other men who have gone through similar abuse and has been able to get the support he needs to build a normal life. Masa has gained funds to offer a fully supervised safe environment for men to meet to access therapy and group support. The funds pay for a fully qualified counsellor to oversee the group and keep it a safe place for all.
Masa has gained funding to offer 1-2-1 counselling support to men who need help with male sexual abuse. This 1-2-1 service is over seen by a fully qualified BACP registered counsellor and is offered on a 10-week basis Reference is made towards the end of the 10-week period on whether the client would require more counselling sessions.
Masa was able to work with the Anglian Church to offer a safe place for the group to meet and build on the group growing.
Masa has got thirty men in the last twelve months to where they need to be outside of the group and 1-2-1 support and into society. So, these thirty men no longer need to come to group meetings or attend his 1-2-1 support but are still supported by MASA outside of the group and 1-2-1 support.
Masa has invited more men from the 1-2-1 support and outside sources into the group and support them with their current issues surrounding sexual abuse, which not only affects them but their families. The support MASA offers has a knock-on effect for families as well and improves home lives for group members and their loved ones.
Masa has managed to turn from a CIC to charity with the Help of the Engine room origination based in Cornwall and this will help MASA grow and encourage more support for all.
Masa works with other organisations to build on MASA services and to create a community and network support for all, some of these are: Cornwall pride; Engine room; The Anglican Church diocese and the Homeless Across Cornwall.
MASA uses a Whatsapp group to support all men of MASA group to get support out of the group and support each other. This gives a sense of safety for all members.
Masa has put a lot of policies in place to protect all MASA members.
