Black Mental Health Canada

Black Mental Health Canada Education, Advocacy & Service Referrals for Culturally responsive Mental Health Care Services.

06/18/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ ๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐Œ๐”๐๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐„๐•๐„๐๐“ ๐€๐‹๐„๐‘๐“ ๐Ÿ“ฃ

This Saturday, June 20, join Ataraxis Collective and The Unspoken for a free, community-led Father's Day Pop-Up & Diaper Drive at Port Union Village Common Park in Scarborough.

Too often, fathers are valued only for what they provide financially. This event is a reminder that fathers are so much more than providersโ€”they are mentors, role models, nurturers, and an important part of their children's lives.

Bring the kids and enjoy:
๐Ÿˆ Sports and outdoor activities
๐ŸŽจ DIY Father's Day crafts and cards
๐ŸŽ Loot bags for children
๐Ÿค Connection and conversation with other fathers
๐Ÿงท Community diaper support for families who need it

This grassroots initiative is entirely community-driven and aims to create a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free space where fathers can connect, recharge, and simply be present with their children.

๐Ÿ“ Port Union Village Common Park, Scarborough
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, June 20
โฐ 12:00 PM โ€“ 4:30 PM

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scarborough-fathers-day-pop-up-diaper-drive-tickets-1992041070466?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tag a father, family member, or friend who would enjoy this event.

Support creates space for conversation.Successful reintegration is about more than housing, employment, or education. It...
06/18/2026

Support creates space for conversation.

Successful reintegration is about more than housing, employment, or education. Itโ€™s also about emotional wellbeing, resilience, mentorship, and having access to culturally grounded support.

Through LifeMap, young Black men and previously incarcerated men are connected to resources that help strengthen mental health, build confidence, and create pathways toward long-term success.

We are thankful to OLG, the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association, and Rama Gaming House Mississauga for their continued support in making this work possible.

When people are given the right support, they are empowered to build brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Charitable Gaming. Community Good.

Something is shifting.For a while, conversations about faith and mental health have happened in separate spaces. But wha...
06/18/2026

Something is shifting.

For a while, conversations about faith and mental health have happened in separate spaces. But what happens when those conversations come together?

We're not ready to share everything just yet.

What we can tell you is this: ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐“๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ฌ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ .

A gathering. A conversation. A moment that has been a long time in the making.

Keep November open.

๐Ÿ‘€ More details soon.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ž๐ง ๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ.If you've been impacted by crime, violence, harm, or challenge...
06/17/2026

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ž๐ง ๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ.

If you've been impacted by crime, violence, harm, or challenges involving the justice system, you don't have to wait until things get worse. You don't have to carry it alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.

BREATHE Program is available ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’ ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐š ๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ• ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐š ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ค. Whether it's 2 PM or 2 AM, support is here.

๐Ÿ“ž ๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐‘๐„๐€๐“๐‡๐„: ๐Ÿ-๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ-๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•-๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ

You can reach out for emotional support, information, advocacy resources, referrals, or simply because you need someone to listen.

No matter the time. No matter the day. No matter where you are in your healing journey.

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐š๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ž.

Many parents wonder whether changing the school environment can actually help a child with ADHD.The answer is clear: Yes...
06/15/2026

Many parents wonder whether changing the school environment can actually help a child with ADHD.

The answer is clear: Yes.

Research consistently shows that evidence-based school supports can reduce ADHD symptoms and improve academic and social outcomes.

Simple interventions such as:
โœ”๏ธ Organizational skills training
โœ”๏ธ Daily home-school communication
โœ”๏ธ Self-management strategies
โœ”๏ธ Environmental adjustments can make a meaningful difference in a child's success.

For Black children, access to appropriate supports is especially important. Behaviours that may be linked to ADHD are often misinterpreted, leading to discipline rather than understanding and accommodation.

The right classroom environment isn't a luxuryโ€”it's a foundation for learning, growth, and belonging.

If you have been impacted by crime or the justice system, the effects can last long after the event itself. Feelings of ...
06/13/2026

If you have been impacted by crime or the justice system, the effects can last long after the event itself. Feelings of fear, anger, confusion, grief, or isolation are real, and you deserve support.

๐๐‘๐„๐€๐“๐‡๐„ was created to ensure Black victims and survivors of crime have access to culturally grounded, trauma-informed support when they need it most.

Whether you're looking for emotional support, advocacy, victim services referrals, legal information, or connections to community resources, we're here to help.

You do not have to navigate this journey on your own.

๐Ÿ“ž Call 1-800-917-0272
๐ŸŒ Visit blackmentalhealth.ca/breathe to learn more

Your story matters.For many Black individuals, conversations about mental health within faith communities have been comp...
06/11/2026

Your story matters.

For many Black individuals, conversations about mental health within faith communities have been complex. While some have found understanding and support, others have experienced silence, stigma, dismissal, or feeling unseen during some of their most difficult moments.

We are creating space to listen.

If you've experienced mental health challenges and felt disappointed by how a church or faith community responded, we invite you to share your lived experience.

Your story deserves to be heard.

There is no pressure to share more than you are comfortable with. We want to hear and learn from your experience.

Reach out to us at:
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself:"Why do I keep reacting this way?""Why does this situation affect me so deeply?...
06/10/2026

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself:

"Why do I keep reacting this way?"
"Why does this situation affect me so deeply?"
"What thought patterns am I repeating?"

That pause is called ๐ฆ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐œ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐งโ€”the ability to think about your own thinking.

It allows us to move from autopilot to intention. Instead of simply reacting, we begin to understand our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours more clearly.

The more aware we become of our thinking patterns, the more power we have to make choices that align with who we want to be.

Self-awareness is not about judging yourself. It's about understanding yourself.

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ'๐ฏ๐ž ๐›๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฒ?

Being impacted by crime or the justice system can leave lasting emotional, mental, and practical challenges. Too often, ...
06/10/2026

Being impacted by crime or the justice system can leave lasting emotional, mental, and practical challenges. Too often, people feel like they have to navigate those experiences on their own.

You don't.

BREATHE (Black Response for Empowerment, Advocacy, Trauma-Informed Healing & Equity) provides culturally grounded, trauma-informed support for Black victims and survivors of crime.

Whether you're looking for emotional support, advocacy, referrals, resources, or simply someone who understands, help is available.

๐Ÿ“ž Call: 1-800-917-0272
๐ŸŒ Learn more: blackmentalhealth.ca/breathe

You are not alone. Support starts with one conversation.

On Sunday, June 14th at 1PM, Self-Care Through Hair is coming to Trims Barbershop for an afternoon of real conversations...
06/09/2026

On Sunday, June 14th at 1PM, Self-Care Through Hair is coming to Trims Barbershop for an afternoon of real conversations, brotherhood, healing, and connection.

๐Ÿ“ Trims Barbershop
1157 Rymal Rd E, Hamilton, ON

This is about creating a space where Black men can be honest.

A space where conversations happen naturally.
A space where brothers can connect, share experiences, and realize they're not carrying life's challenges alone.

Expect:
๐Ÿ— Free food & refreshments
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Honest conversations
๐Ÿค Brotherhood and support

If you know a brother, cousin, friend, co-worker, uncle, son, father, mentor, or community member who could benefit from being in this space, share this post with them.

You never know who needs a conversation.
You never know who needs to hear they're not alone.
You never know whose life could be impacted by simply showing up.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-care-through-hair-hamilton-tickets-1990180935753?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Address

420 Britannia Road E Suite 200A
Mississauga, ON
L4Z3L5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18882202510

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Black Mental Health Canada posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share