Wellness Supports
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BLACK MEN & MASCULINE-IDENTIFIED FOCUSED WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
100 Strong Foundation
https://100strongfoundation.ca/
Established in 2012, 100 Strong is a non-profit organization borne out of the passion and vision of a group of accomplished, professional black men compelled to change the narrative of young African-Canadian black boys as it exists today. Motivated to not only make a difference, they also set about redefining black excellence, and what that looks like, by re-writing the current status quo and creating a new, lasting social commentary with a view to producing strong, ambitious leaders – one young man at a time.
The Forgiveness Project
https://www.thefyouproject.com/
FYOU: The Forgiveness Project is a series of community outreach programs, based in Toronto, working with youth and young adults around themes of forgiveness, restorative justice, and conflict management.
Our main objectives are: addressing the mental health and well-being of gang-identified youth, both in and out of custody, through innovative programming; creating a platform to amplify the stories of those who have felt voiceless, in order to change the narrative on how we address themes of justive within the criminal justive system and mental health
Across Boundaries
Across Boundaries provides equitable, inclusive and holistic mental health and addiction services for racialized people across the Greater Toronto Area. Across Boundaries acknowledges the impact of racism and anti-Black-racism on mental health. We believe in empowering individuals to take control of their health in their healing journeys.
Across Boundaries provides programs and services that integrate skills building, digital programming, support groups, alternative and complementary therapies, art therapy, creative expressions, community kitchen, individual support, counselling, and community partnerships
GoodGuise Collective
The Good Guise is an arts-based collective of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, racialized men and non-binary persons that seek to propose small steps forward for our communities. We are working to create and sustain cultures of consent, care, and accountability while supporting liberation struggles rooted in abolitionist practice and Transformative Justice.
To learn more about the collective, visit: https://www.goodguise.ca/
Roots Community Services
https://rootscs.org/mens-program
Our Men’s Program, Black Men Speak Up, aims to provide support to Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) men, age 18 years and over, who are struggling to cope with mental health issues, especially those who are in abusive situations, as well as their families.
Lifted By Purpose
(416) 391-5270
Lifted by Purpose (LBP) is an innovative trauma-informed creative enterprise with a focus on mental health and wellness. We operate as a collaborative partner of the non for profit organization SKETCH.
Black Daddies Club
https://theblackdaddiesclub.com/
in 2007, Brandon Hay founded BDC in response to the isolation he felt as a new Black father as well as to the lack of forums and spaces for Black men to discuss parenting issues and concerns facing the Black community as a whole. The main goals of the organization are to change the image of the “absent Black father” that is prevalent in the media and to assist young Black men to become better fathers. In so doing, BDC aims to support Black children, families and the larger community.
BLACK-FOCUSED WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective: BEAM
(416) 392-6655
BEAM builds eco-systems of care for Black and exploited communities. We train, fund and resource alternative wellness and care systems through a network of therapists, healers, wellness practitioners and community leaders across the world. We center our work around a healing justice framework. Healing justice is a framework, developed by Cara Page and the Kindred Healing Justice Collective, that identifies how we can intervene and holistically respond to generational trauma and violence.
Planned Parenthood Toronto: Black Youth Mental Health Initiative Virtual Therapy Groups for Black Youth
Coping with stress and anti-black racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Email bymhi@ppt.on.ca for more info.
Skylark – offering Walk-in Services specifically to Black youth
416-482-0081 ex.6
Tuesday 9:00AM-1:30PM
Wednesday 1:00PM-7:00PM
416-482-0081 ex.5
Monday 1:30-5:00PM
Tuesday 1:30PM-5:00PM
Thursday 1:30PM-5:00PM
If someone calls and identifies as Black they will be offered and can request to speak with a Black therapist, if this is their preference.
The Most Nurtured
Community wellness by and for Black women (Trans, Cis), Non-Binary & GNC folx ❤️ (Toronto based) @themostnurtured.
Planned Parenthood Toronto: Black Youth Mental Health Initiative Virtual Therapy Groups for Black Youth
Coping with stress and anti-black racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Email bymhi@ppt.on.ca for more info.
VIRTUAL COUNSELLING AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Talk It Out
The Talk It Out Counselling Clinic (“Talk It Out”) is a free counselling clinic operated from within the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash School of Social Work, dedicated to improving accessibility to counselling for communities that face multiple challenges, Black and other racialized communities across the Greater Toronto Area.
Become Resillient Individuals (BRI)
BRI's passion and professional specialty is working with youth, families and individuals to support positive mental health, overall well-being and success, and effective strategies for coping with challenges and transitions.
Skylark – offering Walk-in Services specifically to Black youth
416-482-0081 ex.6
Tuesday 9:00AM-1:30PM
Wednesday 1:00PM-7:00PM
416-482-0081 ex.5
Monday 1:30-5:00PM
Tuesday 1:30PM-5:00PM
Thursday 1:30PM-5:00PM
If someone calls and identifies as Black they will be offered and can request to speak with a Black therapist, if this is their preference.
The Most Nurtured
Community wellness by and for Black women (Trans, Cis), Non-Binary & GNC folx ❤️ (Toronto based) @themostnurtured.
Planned Parenthood Toronto: Black Youth Mental Health Initiative Virtual Therapy Groups for Black Youth
Coping with stress and anti-black racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Email bymhi@ppt.on.ca for more info.
FOOD SECURITY RESOURCES
The Food Link Hotline
(416) 392-6655
Call to be directed to your nearest food bank
Some Food Banks may offer delivery
Scott Mission Food Bank
502 Spadina Ave
www.scottmission.com/covid-19
Monday to Friday (Closed Wednesday Afternoons)
9:00 -11:45 a.m. & 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Stop – The Community Advocacy Office
(416) 652-7867 x243
Call for info, support, and referrals via phone
1884 Davenport: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, 11:00AM – 3:00PM
The Stop’s Wychwood Open Door: Wednesdays, 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Toronto Vegetarian Food Bank
http://www.tvfb.ca/qa/
Email TOvegfoodbank@gmail.com for more info.
Daily Bread Food Bank
(416) 203-0050 x 1 email: info@dailybread.ca.
Call or email to book an appointment to pick-up food packages, Information and Referral Services to Food Banks.
Fort York Food Bank
380 College St
www.fyfb.com/covid-19-response/
Hamper Service Tues – Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hot Meal Service Sun 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The Stop Food Bank
1884 Davenport
Must live in their Catchment area
Contact Mike at
416-652-7867 ext. 245 or mike@thestop.org.
Mondays and Fridays, 12:00PM – 3:00PM
African Food Basket
https://blackfoodtoronto.com/
Black Creek Farms
(Jane/ Finch)
www.blackcreekfarm.ca
Delivering free emergency produce boxes to local homes via FoodShare
Email info@blackcreekfarm.ca for more information.
Red Cross Mobile Food Bank
Call for Intake:
(416) 236-3180
The Mobile Food Bank service delivers food hampers to people living with disabilities who are unable to access food banks.
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Woodgreen
650 Queen St East
(416) 645-6000 x 2500
Food Bank
Tuesdays @ 12:00PM
Pet Food Bank
Thursdays @ 11:00AM
North York Harvest Food Banks
416-635-7771 ext. 0
Contact to determine location & how to gain access to food bank
Multiple Locations
northyorkharvest.com/find-a-food-bank/
info@northyorkharvest.com
The 519
Frozen Meals Program
519 Church Street
Mon – Thu 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm
Access 3 frozen meals & groceries
Visit the front desk or contact meals@The519.org for more info.
Uplift Kitchen Toronto
www.upliftkitchen.ca
A volunteer-run food security initiative created to serve Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Building Roots
260 Queen St E
hannah@buildingroots.ca
Free food baskets for pick-up or delivery for those living in the Moss Park area
Saturdays @ 11:00 AM – 4:00PM
People’s Pantry
www.thepeoplespantryto.com
Volunteer-run initiative providing hot meals & grocery packages in the GTA Delivery Areas: Toronto, Mississauga Halton, Hamilton, Guelph/ Kitchener.
Sign Up Form Opens Sundays at 12PM. Limited Weekly Capacity.
Stress Management Apps
Check these out on your phone or whenever you can get WIFI.
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BIOFEEDBACK
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DAYLIOPACIFICA
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HEADSPACE
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SAM: STRESS AND ANXIETY MANAGEMENT
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CALM- MEDITATE, RELAX, SLEEP
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MINDSHIFT
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WHATSUP
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COLORFY: Colouring book for adults
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RELAXING SPA MUSIC
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AMBIENCE- NATURE SOUNDS
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SPOTIFY (MOOD PLAYLIST)
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SLEEP SOUNDS FREE- RELAX & SLEEP
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NATURE SOUNDS
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MOOD PATH
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WYSA