Mental Health Support
Places a emphasis on mental health and well-being, offering culturally sensitive counseling and support groups.
Mental Health Support
Promoting a Healthier Community
CAFCAN Mental Health services places a significant emphasis on mental health and well-being, recognizing the unique challenges faced by Black communities. CAFCAN offers culturally sensitive counseling and support groups, ensuring that individuals have access to the care they need in a safe and understanding environment.
These services are designed to address a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and more, through a lens that respects and acknowledges the cultural contexts of the participants. By employing a diverse team of professionals who are trained to understand the specific cultural nuances, CAFCAN Mental Health services ensure that clients feel seen and heard.
In addition to individual counseling, CAFCAN also provides workshops and community events aimed at raising awareness about mental health and breaking down the stigma often associated with seeking help. These initiatives foster a sense of community and mutual support, empowering individuals to take proactive steps towards their mental well-being.
Furthermore, CAFCAN collaborates with local organizations and leaders to extend their reach and impact, advocating for systemic changes that promote mental health equity. Through these combined efforts, CAFCAN Mental Health services are not just a lifeline for those in need, but also a beacon of hope, paving the way for a healthier, more resilient community.
Express Yourself
A group designed for Black men where their cultural expressions are understood and honoured. This program addresses issues such as emotional regulation, coping strategies, fostering healthy relationships, navigating the legal system, racism and discrimination. Anchored in the Ma’at principles: truth, justice, righteousness, reciprocity, harmony, balance and order. This ten (10) week evening program empowers Black men to move from violence, risk of harm to healing and healthy engagement.
Nia
This group designed for women helps women become knowledgeable about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships; women can find support and provide support to other women. Each participant in the group will be able to gain skills to access valuable community resources at CAFCAN and the larger community. Nia is a Swahili word which mean purpose.
Substance Abuse Program for African Caribbean Canadian Youth (SAPACCY)
In collaboration with CAMH, the SAPACCY program provides counselling supports to youth aged 12 to 29 years old and their families who are experiencing mental health challenges and problematic substance use. Meetings with participants take place in the community, their homes or in the office.
What’s Up Walk-In (WUWI)
What’s Up Walk-In is designed to support the mental health needs of Toronto’s infants, children, youth and young adults up to their 29th birthday. What’s Up Walk In, offers single-session mental health counselling/therapy walk-in service for infants, children, youth, young adults, and families as a way to help make positive life changes.
The service is a collaborative initiative of 6 publicly funded Children and Youth Mental Health agencies that operate 7 sites in the City of Toronto.
The clinics help with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual identity matters, bullying, behavioural concerns, addictions, and anything else that might be on one’s mind.
