Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition

Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition We are a network of Black leaders in academics, health and social services, and community association

Our group of leaders are committed to dismantling the systemic barriers that exist within our mental health system which prevent Black people from accessing culturally appropriate mental health supports and resources. This coalition aims to hold health system leaders accountable to ensuring safe, accessible, and culturally appropriate mental health programs and services for the African, Caribbean,

Black community in Ottawa. Our members believe that we can build on the resilience that already exists in our African, Caribbean and Black communities through collaboration and advocacy for equitable access to appropriate mental health support and a more diverse and inclusive mental health system.

Welcoming Ottawa Week Community Resource FairsJoin us on June 25, 26 & 27, 2026 at the Emerald Plaza, Centennial, and Ri...
06/11/2026

Welcoming Ottawa Week

Community Resource Fairs
Join us on June 25, 26 & 27, 2026 at the Emerald Plaza, Centennial, and Rideau branches of the Ottawa Public Library!
Connect with local organizations and discover services related to:
✅ Health
✅ Settlement & newcomer support
✅ Employment
✅ Recreation
✅ Family services
✅ And more!
You can also get a library card, learn about community resources, and enjoy some cake. 🍰
Everyone is welcome!


Foires de ressources communautaires – Semaine d’accueil à Ottawa

Joignez-vous à nous les 25, 26 et 27 juin 2026 aux succursales Emerald Plaza, Centennial et Rideau de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa!
Découvrez les services et ressources offerts dans les domaines suivants :
✅ Santé
✅ Établissement et soutien aux nouveaux arrivants
✅ Emploi
✅ Loisirs
✅ Services aux familles
✅ Et bien plus encore!
Profitez-en également pour obtenir une carte de bibliothèque, découvrir les ressources de votre communauté et déguster du gâteau. 🍰
Bienvenue à toutes et à tous!

An Anti-Discrimination Workshop for Black & Racialized Femme YouthBreaking barriers, building belonging!Join us for a po...
06/09/2026

An Anti-Discrimination Workshop for Black & Racialized Femme Youth

Breaking barriers, building belonging!
Join us for a powerful conversation on navigating discrimination, bias, and systemic barriers while building confidence, connection, and self-advocacy.

✨ Learn to identify microaggressions and bias
✨ Explore practical response strategies
✨ Connect with peers and community
✨ Build confidence, resilience, and belonging

Featuring Sarah George, scholar, community builder, and advocate for Black women's leadership and resistance.

Reserve Your Spot
📅 June 18, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

Atelier contre la discrimination destiné aux jeunes femmes noires et issues de minorités ethniques

Briser les barrières, renforcer le sentiment d’appartenance !
Rejoignez-nous pour une discussion enrichissante sur la manière de faire face à la discrimination, aux préjugés et aux obstacles systémiques, tout en renforçant la confiance en soi, les liens sociaux et la capacité à défendre ses propres intérêts.

✨ Apprenez à identifier les microagressions et les préjugés
✨ Découvrez des stratégies de réponse concrètes
✨ Créez des liens avec vos pairs et la communauté
✨ Renforcez votre confiance, votre résilience et votre sentiment d'appartenance

Avec Sarah George, universitaire, animatrice communautaire et défenseure du leadership et de la résistance des femmes noires.

Réservez votre place

📅 18 juin 2026
🕔 17 h – 19 h (heure de l'Est)

Traduit avec DeepL.com (version gratuite)

FORMATION CERTIFIANTE SMART RECOVERY — GRATUITE | 11-13 juin 2026Vous êtes professionnel(le) en santé mentale, intervena...
06/09/2026

FORMATION CERTIFIANTE SMART RECOVERY — GRATUITE | 11-13 juin 2026

Vous êtes professionnel(le) en santé mentale, intervenant(e) communautaire ou proche d'une personne vivant avec une dépendance ?

Profitez d’une formation certifiante 100 % gratuite pour apprendre à intervenir efficacement en dépendances et animer des groupes de soutien SMART Recovery en français.

✔️ Modèle structuré fondé sur des données probantes
✔️ Outils concrets et transférables (TCC, gestion des cravings, prévention de rechute)
✔️ Certification officielle SMART Recovery International

📅 11,12,13 juin, 2026 | 9h-16h | Virtuel

Animée par Olivier Engoute, psychothérapeute autorisé et Formateur Global Francophone certifié par SMART Recovery International, fort de plus de 10 ans d’expérience en dépendances et troubles concomitants.

Engagement requis : la certification est remise uniquement aux participant(e)s ayant complété les 15 heures de formation dans leur totalité. Inscrivez-vous uniquement si vous pouvez vous engager à être présent(e) les trois jours complets.

Places limitées — https://forms.gle/pUGTCdykjXwsCxxw9

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨The Brotherhood Coalition is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026...
06/05/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

The Brotherhood Coalition is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Black Males in Excellence (BME) Conference.

📅 July 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Bayview Yards, Ottawa

This year’s theme:

**”Forward Together: We Build, We Connect, We Grow.”**

Join Black males from across our community for a day of learning, networking, reflection, and growth.

🎤 Featured Speakers:
• MC: Vladimir Jean Gilles
• Peter Sloly
• Councillor Rawlson King
• Stefan Keyes

💙 100% of ticket proceeds will support the BME Youth Sponsorship Fund, helping Black male youth pursue opportunities in education, entrepreneurship, skilled trades, and community leadership.

🎟️ Spaces are limited. Register today:
[https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2026-black-males-in-excellence](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2026-black-males-in-excellence)

A milestone worth celebrating.The Advancing African, Caribbean, and Black Perinatal Mental Health Module has officially ...
06/05/2026

A milestone worth celebrating.

The Advancing African, Caribbean, and Black Perinatal Mental Health Module has officially launched.

Created through collaboration, community wisdom, research, and lived experience, this module is designed to support more equitable and culturally responsive perinatal mental healthcare for African, Caribbean, and Black birthing communities.

We're also pleased to share that our Community Report is now available, highlighting key findings from our qualitative study with Black birthing people and perinatal service providers.

To everyone who contributed their knowledge, expertise, feedback, and time throughout this project: thank you. Your voices helped shape this work and will continue to influence meaningful change in perinatal mental health care.

While this marks the conclusion of the ACB-PMH project, it is far from the end of the journey. We look forward to future opportunities to work together in advancing health equity and improving outcomes for Black birthing communities.

Explore the module, read the report, and share these resources with your networks.

In partnership with the Albion-Heatherington Recreation Centre and South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre, Ottawa Pub...
06/03/2026

In partnership with the Albion-Heatherington Recreation Centre and South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre, Ottawa Public Health will be hosting a WOW Summer Kick-Off Festival Event on June 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, and we’d love for you to join us!
This event is part of Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW), a citywide initiative by OLIP that celebrates diversity and connects newcomers with community resources. It also marks the start of summer for most students—making it the perfect time to engage youth and families.
Join us for some entertainment, resources, and a halal-BBQ!

Parking: (limited) free parking spots are available at the centre, in addition to free street parking. Please be mindful of the signs if you are parking on the street to ensure you do not get a ticket, as there are some sections which do not allow parking!

📞 CALL ME! LET’S CHAT – Senior Fraud Information SessionJoin Jaku Konbit for an important online information session foc...
06/01/2026

📞 CALL ME! LET’S CHAT – Senior Fraud Information Session
Join Jaku Konbit for an important online information session focused on senior fraud awareness and scam prevention. Learn about common scams targeting Canadian seniors, practical safety strategies, and resources available if you or someone you know has been affected by fraud.

Guest speaker Ada Tony-Ilebor, Branch Manager at TD Canada Trust, will share valuable insights and tips to help seniors stay informed and protected online and by phone.

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Online Zoom Workshop

Stay connected, stay informed, and help protect our community from fraud.

To register or inquire, contact [email protected]

Click here to find out more


APPELEZ-MOI! DISCUTONS – Séance d’information sur la fraude visant les aînés

Joignez-vous à Jaku Konbit pour une séance d’information virtuelle importante portant sur la prévention de la fraude et des arnaques visant les aînés. Découvrez les stratagèmes les plus courants ciblant les personnes âgées au Canada, des conseils pratiques de sécurité ainsi que les ressources disponibles pour les victimes de fraude.

La conférencière invitée, Ada Tony-Ilebor, directrice de succursale chez TD Canada Trust, partagera des conseils utiles pour aider les aînés à rester informés et protégés en ligne et au téléphone.

📅 Lundi 8 juin 2026
⏰ 11 h 30 à 12 h 30
📍 Atelier virtuel sur Zoom

Restons informés, vigilants et solidaires pour protéger notre communauté contre la fraude.

Pour vous inscrire ou obtenir plus d’information, veuillez contacter [email protected]

Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus

🎤 HIGH NOTES, CLEAR MINDS – OTTAWAJoin us for a free, interactive community workshop exploring cannabis, wellness, and h...
06/01/2026

🎤 HIGH NOTES, CLEAR MINDS – OTTAWA
Join us for a free, interactive community workshop exploring cannabis, wellness, and harm reduction through a culturally relevant lens.
📍 Somerset West Community Health Centre
151 Rosemount Ave, Ottawa, ON
📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💲 Free (Registration Required)
Hosted in partnership with Somerset West Community Health Centre.
Together we’ll explore:
✨ Cannabis science and responsible use
✨ Harm reduction strategies
✨ History, culture, and community context
✨ Practical tools for informed decision-making
✨ Reflection, dialogue, and creative expression
This workshop is designed for Black community members seeking honest conversation, evidence-informed information, and meaningful community connection.
🔗 RSVP: https://hncm-ottawa.eventbrite.com
Spaces are limited register early!
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🧠 Empowering Black Families: Navigating NeurodiversityA free virtual workshop series supporting Black families raising n...
05/28/2026

🧠 Empowering Black Families: Navigating Neurodiversity
A free virtual workshop series supporting Black families raising neurodivergent children and youth. Learn practical advocacy strategies, system navigation skills, and access community resources related to education, healthcare, financial supports, and future planning.
Led by experienced facilitators: Bridgette Gauthier, Nkem Ogbonna, Tristan Morris & Brianna Timothy.
📅 May 19 – Early diagnosis, family/community supports & future planning
📅 May 26 – Navigating the education system
📅 June 2 – Financial literacy, income & benefits navigation
📅 June 9 – Healthcare navigation, respite services & community activities
💻 Free virtual workshop series
Register to learn more.

🧠 Autonomiser les familles noires : s’orienter dans la neurodiversité
Une série d’ateliers virtuels gratuits destinée aux familles noires élevant des enfants et des jeunes neurodivergents. Découvrez des outils pratiques, des stratégies de défense des droits et des ressources communautaires liées à l’éducation, aux soins de santé, aux aides financières et à la planification de l’avenir.
Animée par des facilitateurs expérimentés : Bridgette Gauthier, Nkem Ogbonna, Tristan Morris et Brianna Timothy.
📅 19 mai – Diagnostic précoce, soutien familial et communautaire, et planification de l’avenir
📅 26 mai – Navigation dans le système éducatif
📅 2 juin – Culture financière, revenus et prestations
📅 9 juin – Navigation dans les soins de santé, services de répit et activités communautaires
💻 Série d’ateliers virtuelle gratuite
Inscrivez-vous pour en savoir plus.

Join the Zuri Sister Circles, a free 7-week bilingual program series by CWCLN and Amethyst Centre Ottawa.Created for Bla...
05/28/2026

Join the Zuri Sister Circles, a free 7-week bilingual program series by CWCLN and Amethyst Centre Ottawa.

Created for Black women, femmes, and gender-diverse community members, this series explores wellness, creativity, movement, and community care through dance, workshops, resource-building, and more.

Dates: May 21 – August 6, 2026
Time: 10am–12pm
Transportation + refreshments provided.

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Joignez-vous aux Zuri Sister Circles, une série bilingue gratuite de 7 semaines présentée par CWCLN et Amethyst Centre Ottawa.

Créée pour les femmes noires, les personnes féminines et les membres de la communauté de genres diversifiés, cette série explore le bien-être, la créativité, le mouvement et le soutien communautaire à travers divers ateliers.

Dates : du 21 mai au 6 août 2026
Heure : 10h à 12h

Transport et rafraîchissements fournis.

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