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MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION & AWARENESS PROGRAM

The goals of the Mental Health Promotion and Awareness Program are to:


  • Enhance awareness of mental health issues in the black/African community, and enhance access to mental health information and resources.
  • Improve the ability to seek assistance and develop a plan for enhanced long-term positive mental health and general wellness.
  • Enhance awareness and mechanisms to cope with the emotional aspects of mental health issues.
  • Reduce stigmatization for people with mental health challenges and illness.
  • Reduce discrimination to enable those with mental health challenges to live full and meaningful lives.


These goals are achieved through specific programming activities, including:


  • Daily drop-in services for culturally appropriate supportive counseling and referrals.
  • Promote mental health and awareness in the Black /African community
  • Outreach to community members experiencing or at risk of experiencing mental health challenges with information and access to community mental health services and resources.
  • Reduce the stigma and shame associated with mental health challenges through public education, supportive counseling, and referrals.
  • Provide practical support and advocacy in accessing services and community mental health programs.
  • Advocate for clients to facilitate access to community resources and services.
  • Practical supports in accessing affordable housing, income security programs, food-banks, skills upgrading programs, employment services, accompaniments to appointments, and advocacy.

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