Mental Health Resources for Black Youth

Community Resources in Canada

The mental health system in Canada is complex. If you find yourself in a position where you or your loved one is struggling, would you know where to turn, who to call, or where to go? If you don't, you're not alone. The good news is that there are thousands of programs available country-wide that can help you on your path to recovery.

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EveryMind

Large, accredited organization that provides mental health services to infants, children, youth, and young adults ..........

Strides Toronto

Accredited multi-service agency addressing the mental health needs of children, youth, their parents and families ..........

Across Boundaries

Accredited organization providing a range of holistic mental health and addiction services for racialized communities.

Caribbean African Canadian Social Services

CAFCAN is a registered charitable organization whose primary focus is on building and strengthening the service framework for African Canadians.....

Black Legal Action Centre

Free legal services for Black Ontarians. It is an independent not-for-profit community legal clinic combatting individual .....

Associated Youth Services of Peel

Provides Mental Health and Youth Justice services for Children, Youth and their Families in the region of Peel.

Black Health Alliance

The Black Health Alliance is a community-led registered charity working to improve the health and well-being of Black communities.

Black Youth Helpline

Primary prevention of social, psychological breakdown in racialized and specifically Black communities

African Community Services of Peel

The mandate of African Community Services of Peel is to identify and address the challenges associated with duality of cultures ...

Black Mental Health Canada (BMHC)

BMHC is a volunteer, non-profit organization meeting the mental health needs of Black people in Canada.

Wanasah

Non-profit addressing the urgent mental health needs of Black youth in Regent Park and neighbouring communities

Human Services & Justice Coordinating Committee

HSJCCs provide education and training for their members as well as coordinate care for individuals who have come in contact with the law

Women's Health in Women's Hands

Community health centre providing primary care and support services for racialized women in Toronto and surrounding areas

Kids Help Phone - Rise Up

Kids Help Phone provides 24/7 confidential counselling, information, and referral services for young people, while also offering educational resources to support youth mental health and well-being across Canada

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Roots Community Services

Since 1985, the Roots Community Services has offered programs for families in the Region of Peel, focusing on children, youth, women, and seniors to empower and strengthen the community.

R.I.T.E.S.

Created by the Central Toronto Youth Services, the R.I.T.E.S. Program is a culturally specific, identity development initiative that supports the empowerment of Black and African Canadian children, youth and their families.

Access Alliance

Access Alliance holds group activities to provide one-on-one support for immigrant and refugee youth in Toronto. This includes access to primary health care services, settlement counselling, mental health therapists, dietitians, and many other resources.

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Black Anxiety Team

If you are in crisis or just need a helping hand contact our team today!