The Black Legal Action Centre is a non-profit community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. They provide access to justice for low or no income Black residents living in Ontario.

Culturally responsive mental health and crisis support for youth, families, and those supporting them. Services and supports for parents/guardians, stay-in-school initiatives, referral assistance and culturally relevant youth and family assessment and intervention. 

Agency geared towards youth, newcomers, members of the Caribbean and Black communities and others in need. Provides services including counselling, settlement services, tutoring, youth leadership programs, Success Through Aggression Replacement Training, camps, day care, employment counselling, and youth drop-in.

Provides equitable mental health and addiction services for racialized communities within anti-racism, anti-Black racism and anti-oppression frameworks. Services available in many languages. Services available for 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Transitional Aged Youth program offers support to youth residing in the GTA aged 15-24 with mental health and/or substance use concerns. To access the TAY program, contact Daneisha Brathwaite (437-245-2322) or the intake line at 416-787-3007 ext. 222.

Network of various organizations, professionals, residents and allies who are united in a mission to promote equity-focused systems change and community empowerment through advocacy, community organizing and development, leadership development, community education and research. BCAN advances the facilitation, creation and integration of opportunities for equitable access to community resources for the African Caribbean Black community of Peel. Learn more about BCAN’s various initiatives here.

With a focus on Black, African and Caribbean Canadians, programs are offered from a culturally-appropriate perspective and within an anti-oppression, anti-racism framework. Programs is geared to children aged 6 years to seniors well into their 90s. Learn more about services available for children, youth and families including after-school clubs, summer camp, youth mentoring, Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker program, Black Youth School Success initiative and mental wellness programming.

Available 9a.m.-7p.m.  They provide a listening ear, referrals and information about community.

TAIBU serves the Black community across the GTA, providing comprehensive primary healthcare in combination with health promotion programs and related services such as counselling and telemedicine. Various health promotion guides are available here. 

Recently launched COVID-19 phone lines:

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. from 9am-5pm

English: (416) 803-8654  /  French: (416) 898-4371

Culturally responsive services for African and Caribbean Canadian youth and their families who are dealing with problem substance use and mental health concerns. Services are offered on an outpatient basis and are accessed at the CAMH Queen St. Site (80 Workman Way, Toronto). More information available here.

Provides settlement and integration services and programs for newcomers to Peel and the surrounding areas. Youth programs and services promote positive growth, development and decision making. 

MNS supports the creation of connected, safe, and strong communities by offering and engaging in activities that recognize and respect the diversity of the neighbourhoods it serves. Services are available in many languages including Somali, Twi, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil, Arabic, Tagalog, Spanish, and Italian. A range of youth services and programs are available. The Black Family Support Program services families living in Brampton and Mississauga and offers counselling, advocacy, information/referrals, drop-in and support for parents. 

Central access point for free and confidential mental health services for children, youth and families who live in Peel Region. When you call us, we will listen to your concerns and help connect you with the most appropriate mental health program or service for you. Intakes are scheduled by telephone (905-451-4655) or requested online. Interpretation services including sign language interpretation can be provided upon request. Intake conversation is collaborative and involves questions regarding client identity, culture and background so clients may express their needs and preferences. Information/referral to culturally relevant services and agencies also available.