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WVBR News Correspondent Jessica Bristol sits down with dedicated Tompkins County community leader and mental health advocate Mike Koplinka-Loehr to discuss the issue of men's mental health and the barriers that often prevent people from seeking support. Mike reflects on his time in public service and his creation of an ongoing survivor's support group for the male victims of childhood sexual abuse. Together, they examine the importance of making mental health services more supportive and accessible while highlighting a meaningful new public resource.

 

To register for the support group discussed: contact Mike Koplinka-Loehr at mak11@cornell.edu or 607-592-8437. Ground rules and self-care techniques will be sent to participants upon registration.

The group will meet every Monday, 5:30-7PM, starting Mon., Jan. 26, 2026, through May 4th, EXCEPT the first Monday of each month: (2/2/26, 3/2/26, and 4/6/26.)

So the list of Mondays is:

  1. Jan. 26, 2026
  2. Feb. 9, 2026
  3. Feb. 16, 2026
  4. Feb. 23, 2026
  5. Mar. 9, 2026
  6. Mar. 16, 2026
  7. Mar. 23, 2026
  8. Mar. 30, 2026
  9. April 13, 2026
  10. April 20, 2026
  11. April 27, 2026
  12. May 4, 2026, final session