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Breakthrough is a community of men dedicated to making real changes in the quality of men’s lives, helping men to live deeply-felt, richer, happier and more fulfilling lives. More than 3000 local men have graduated our program. Breakthrough is a non-profit organization founded and created in 1987 by Fred Jealous, a community leader and teacher, to provide men with skills to free themselves from non-productive, painful, or abusive aspects of their lives. For each Breakthrough graduate, this includes gaining the ability to eliminate negative self-images, and to take control of anger, fear, addictions, shame, and hopelessness. Breakthrough graduates discover their true power as men, and begin to realize their full potential as fathers, husbands, partners, friends, and as leaders. This is accomplished in a way which respects and honors each man’s uniqueness and personal history, as well as that of the other people in their lives. The Breakthrough program offers all of this in a supportive group-learning setting in Monterey County. Breakthrough provides a resource for men who want to reassess and enhance the direction of their lives. Our highly credible success in doing so is well documented in a 2-year study by Blue Shield of California Foundation , with more than 1600 graduates of our programs.

03/23/2026

Let’s talk for a minute about how we see ourselves as men. One of the hardest things for many men is accepting the positive regard of others, our peers, friends, family, the people who actually know us. I’ve seen men, time and time again, receive real admiration and immediately deflect it, minimize it, or turn it into a joke. It becomes hard to just let it land, to actually own our value.

Take a second and ask yourself, how many times have you done that? How many times has someone genuinely appreciated you, and you pushed it away without even thinking?

Appreciation for who we are is much harder to receive than praise for what we do. It’s easy to accept, “you did a great job.” It’s much harder to take in, “I respect you,” or “you matter.” And yet, that’s exactly what most men need.

If something in this hits you, don’t brush it off like another compliment. Just pause for a moment and let it land. And if you’re curious what it would look like to really take this in, come take a look. Come sit in a room with other men who are working on the same thing. You don’t have to have it figured out, you just have to be willing to show up.

We’ve got workshops running now and free intro sessions every Wednesday night on Zoom. If you’re ready for something real, this is a place to start.

03/12/2026

🚴 Help Breakthrough at the Sea Otter Classic!

We’re inviting our entire Breakthrough community to volunteer with us at the Sea Otter Classic 2026.

Sea Otter is a fun, lively event, and it’s also one of the most direct ways we support Breakthrough financially. The Sea Otter Classic Foundation donates to nonprofit partners based on the volunteer hours their teams contribute.

⚠️ Important: Our reserved volunteer spots need to be filled by March 17. After that, any unfilled spots may be released to other organizations. If we don’t fill them, we may lose them.

Good news:
You do not need to be Breakthrough alumni to volunteer. Feel free to bring a friend, partner, or family member who would enjoy a great day supporting the community.

Breakthrough Volunteer Shifts

📅 Thu, Apr 16 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Gravel Race Feed Zone – Pilarcitos Canyon

📅 Sun, Apr 19 | 7:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Fuego XC Racer Staging

🔐 Group password: Breakthrough

👉 Sign up here:
https://sea-otter-classic-foundation.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=105902

Come out, have fun, meet great people, and help strengthen Breakthrough at the same time.

03/09/2026

I was sitting with two other men at a coffee shop.
We didn’t plan it to be a “circle,” but that’s what it became.

Someone suggested a simple check-in:

What’s going well in your life?

What’s a challenge right now?

What’s one thing you esteem about yourself?

They sound like easy questions, but I challenge you to ask a man you care about the same ones. If you’re doing your work, striving to live authentically, it might feel a little crunchy—but it’s worth it.

As we shared our answers, something shifted. We began to see ourselves in one another. The conversation deepened, and with it came a sense of appreciation—for ourselves, for our journeys, and even for the struggle of growth.

For me, this kind of work lives at Breakthrough.

Breakthrough exists so men can discover who they are beneath the masks we all wear. We may never drop every one of them, but each mask that falls makes life lighter, more authentic, and more connected.

If you want that kind of honesty and brotherhood in your life, don’t wait on it—come join us at Breakthrough Men’s Community.

We offer free introductory sessions every Wednesday night on Zoom follow the QR code in this post to sign up so you can learn help Breakthrough could help you drop the masks.

03/02/2026

This isn’t a quick-fix post. It’s for men who are looking for something real, not a temporary patch-up.

Attention men:
If you’ve ever wondered...

How to live a better quality of life — one that actually feels fulfilling, not just full.

How to show up in a way that makes you proud of the man you are.

What to do with the patterns that keep showing up, no matter how hard you try to change them.

How to move forward in life with integrity, purpose, and real connection.

Read on to find out what “men’s work” really means — and how Breakthrough can help you find the man you already are.

When I think about what we’re really doing when we do “men’s work,” it comes down to this:

How am I going to have a better quality of life?
How am I going to show up in a way that makes me feel proud of who I am and how I’m moving through the world?
How do I handle the parts of myself that didn’t work out the way I hoped, or the patterns that keep showing up and I don’t quite know what to do with?

That’s the work.
It’s not simple, it’s not easy… it’s real.

It’s about moving forward in life with pride, integrity, agency, character, and contribution.

Because as men, contribution matters to us. Let’s face it—it feels like part of our DNA. And that shows up everywhere, in our relationships, in our work, in how we handle conflict, in how we lead, and in how we love.

At Breakthrough, we give men the tools to tackle these questions in a way that works for them.

We teach authentic communication. We help men tap their inherent emotional intelligence. We help them relate to others without the masks they’ve learned to wear, so that the answers they discover within themselves can actually be lived in their relationships, their work, and their daily lives.

Not by telling them what they should or shouldn’t do, but by giving them the space, the place, the environment, and the community to discover the right answers for themselves.

If you’re tired of being told what you need to do to be a man, come to Breakthrough and find the man you are.

He’s dying to meet you.

02/23/2026

How do you show up in the most important relationship you’ll ever have?

It isn’t with your partner.
It isn’t with your boss.
It isn’t with your friends.

It’s with yourself.

Often men are not taught to pause and examine that relationship, yet it quietly shapes everything else.

If you’re curious what that really means, watch the video.

It might shift more than you expect.
https://youtu.be/v75MHuMHCSY

02/20/2026

Curious about men’s work?

For four Tuesdays — February 25 through March 17 — we’re hosting free Town Hall Q&A sessions from 4–5 PM at our Monterey office.

What is men’s work?
Why does it matter?
Is it relevant to someone you love?

These sessions are open to everyone — men and women, alumni and newcomers alike.

No cost. No pressure. Just honest conversation.

📍 248 Pearl Street, Monterey
🕓 Tuesdays, 4–5 PM

Come ask your questions.
You might be surprised by the answers.

RSVP and watch a special video invitation here: https://www.breakthroughformen.org/townhall

02/19/2026

There comes a moment in every man’s life when what is no longer works, and what’s next feels blocked, distant, or just out of reach.

That moment is not a failure. It’s an invitation.

For nearly 40 years, Breakthrough Men’s Community has helped men meet that turning point with clarity, courage, and purpose.

If something in your life is ready to change, we have the tools. The only requirement is the willingness to trust yourself enough to face what’s hard, and release what no longer serves you.

At Breakthrough, we promise a few powerful outcomes:
• You will become a better listener
• You will become a better father
• You will know yourself more deeply than ever before

Knowledge is power.
Community is strength.
You are enough.

Join us for a free introductory session on Zoom every Wednesday.
Or reach out for a personal consultation to see if Breakthrough is right for you.

info@breakthroughformen.org

02/06/2026

Men, this is your opportunity, don’t let it pass you by.

For nearly four decades, Breakthrough has helped men break old patterns, build emotional clarity, and develop real, practiced communication and self-leadership skills that carry into their relationships, families, and work.

Our next Breakthrough workshop begins in April, and registration is open now.
This is a limited window. When registration closes, it closes.

This isn’t therapy.
It isn’t motivational talk.
It’s transformational work done in community.

If you’ve been telling yourself “someday,” this is that moment. Don’t wait until the door has already closed.

Free introductory sessions are happening now.
This is your chance to learn what the work is and decide if it’s right for you before space fills.

👉 https://www.breakthroughformen.org/intro-schedule

02/04/2026

Breakthrough in the Community

We were proud to participate in the Addiction Summit hosted by Bridge Restoration Community last Thursday, January 29.

Breakthrough hosted an informational table to share our work, and our Executive Director joined a panel discussion on mental health and addiction. Again and again, our community-based tools show their value in helping people stabilize, reconnect, and sustain long-term sobriety.

In addition to supporting recovery and men’s mental health, we’re once again voluntary to support the Lifetime Sea Otter Classic bicycle event at Laguna Secca Raceway!

Each volunteer our breakthrough provides Is rewarded with cash donations from the CR classic foundation to support our work. We have some choice volunteer shift assignments available. Find information and register to volunteer here: https://www.breakthroughformen.org/events/sea-otter-classic-volunteers

02/03/2026

Are You Tired of Waiting for Love?

Do you feel like love is something you’re still waiting for, or working harder than you should to hold onto?

Join us for A Journey to Love, an in-person, coed workshop exploring self-love as the foundation for loving others, deepening committed love beyond just “being in love”, and parental love for all the children in your life.

Who in your life would you like to build an even stronger, more grounded love with? Friends, partners, men, women, people you want to share life with more honestly.

This workshop introduces the basic Breakthrough language and practices, including the 5As of Love, so you can bring them into your real relationships, not just the room.

🗓 Wednesdays in February only, 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Monterey
📅 Beginning February 4

You don’t have to wait for love, once you learn to express where it is already alive inside you.

01/20/2026

If you’ve been asking yourself, “How do I create more _______ in my life?” Breakthrough Men’s Community is the place for you.

Spring workshops are now open for registration.

For 38 years, Breakthrough has given men the tools to step into the best chapter of their lives.

We offer free weekly online intro sessions, plus tuition assistance for men who need financial support.

Join a free intro session or register now.

01/08/2026

Exciting news, our 2026 Introductory Sessions are now live.

Join us every Wednesday evening from 5:30–6:30 PM (PT) on Zoom throughout all of 2026.

These free, one-hour conversations give you the chance to connect directly with Breakthrough presenters and alumni, ask real questions, and get a clear sense of how Breakthrough might support you in your life right now.

There’s no cost, no pressure, and no obligation.
Just an open door and an honest conversation.

Scan the QR code to register and come see what Breakthrough is all about.

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248 Pearl Street
Monterey, CA
93940

Telephone

+18313755441

Website

http://breakthroughformen.org/

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