Refer. Connect. Support.
For Professionals
If you work with men who have experienced sexual trauma — as a therapist, counselor, physician, chaplain, case manager, or any other helping role — BRO can be a powerful complement to the care you provide.
What We Are
Our Mission for Professionals
BRO exists to fill a gap that clinical care alone often cannot. We offer something therapists and counselors cannot replicate: brotherhood. Men who have been through it, supporting other men who are going through it.
We are not a replacement for professional mental health treatment. We are an supplement — a bridge between sessions, a community that extends beyond the office.
Many BRO members are referred by therapists, parole officers, victim advocates, chaplains, and physicians. Some men would never walk into a therapist's office but will walk into a peer support group. BRO gives you another door to offer.
The Format
How BRO Meetings Work
BRO meetings are intentionally simple. This is by design — simplicity lowers barriers and keeps the focus on connection, not process.
Opening (5 minutes)
A brief, consistent opening reminds everyone of the confidentiality commitment, the non-judgmental space, and the right to pass.
Open Sharing (45“60 min)
Men share as they feel comfortable. Some say nothing. Some share briefly. Some go deeper. There is no structure imposed on what anyone "should" talk about.
Closing (2“3 minutes)
A brief closing statement. Men leave when they are ready — no obligation to stay for the full meeting.
Core Principles
- No cross-talk. No interrupting, fixing, or advice-giving. Each man's experience is his own.
- Confidentiality. What is said at BRO stays at BRO. Every member agrees to this.
- No pressure. Men can attend any number of meetings before sharing anything.
- Listening counts. Showing up and listening is a full form of participation.
- No ideology. No religious, political, or organizational agenda. BRO is strictly about peer support.
Referral Guidance
Who Is a Good Fit for BRO?
Good candidates for BRO:
- Adult men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault at any point in their lives
- Men who have plateaued in individual therapy and would benefit from peer connection
- Men who resist clinical settings but are open to a peer community
- Men who feel isolated and want to know they are not alone
- Men in the maintenance phase of trauma recovery
- Men who want to give back by supporting others
When to recommend additional support:
- Active suicidal ideation — please ensure crisis resources are in place first
- Active substance use disorder requiring detox or residential treatment
- Current involvement in a legal case where testimony may be affected
- Psychotic symptoms or active severe mental health crisis
BRO facilitators are not clinicians. We are trained peer supporters. We will refer a member to professional care if we believe they need it.
Spread the Word
BRO Flyer
Download and print our one-page flyer to share with clients, post in waiting rooms, or distribute at community events. The flyer includes BRO's mission, meeting format, and contact information.
BRO Flyer — one-page PDF
Get in Touch
Contact BRO
We welcome inquiries from therapists, victim advocates, physicians, case managers, chaplains, and anyone else who works with men who could benefit from BRO. You can reach us through our general contact form or email us directly.
Location
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Macomb County area — address shared upon inquiry