Black Mental Health Canada

Black Mental Health Canada Education, Advocacy & Service Referrals for Culturally responsive Mental Health Care Services.

Rest is not just about feeling less tired, it helps your brain function.Getting enough sleep supports:✨ Attention✨ Memor...
03/18/2026

Rest is not just about feeling less tired, it helps your brain function.

Getting enough sleep supports:
✨ Attention
✨ Memory
✨ Learning
✨ Emotional regulation

And it’s not just about how many hours you get — 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨.

Consistency, uninterrupted rest, and how restored you feel all play a role.

Whether you’re a parent, student, caregiver, or professional, rest impacts how you show up every day.

In busy seasons, it can feel like rest is optional.
But your brain needs recovery to function at its best.

Rest is productive.

What does healing look like when we make space to feel?On February 28, Black Mental Health Canada attended 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁...
03/18/2026

What does healing look like when we make space to feel?

On February 28, Black Mental Health Canada attended 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧, an evening centered on Black men’s mental health, vulnerability, and becoming.

The event featured a powerful photo exhibition alongside a meaningful panel discussion with Black therapists, mental health advocates, and community workers. Together, these moments created space for reflection, honesty, and important conversations around healing.

We are grateful to have been part of such an impactful experience. Spaces like these are essential in supporting the mental health and well-being of Black men and boys.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?Join us for “From Trauma to Triumph – Step by Step”, a community mental health walk-...
03/18/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

Join us for “From Trauma to Triumph – Step by Step”, a community mental health walk-a-thon focused on healing, connection, and collective care.

This uplifting event is co-organized by CARI-ON SVG Disaster Preparedness and Black Mental Health Canada, bringing communities together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support mental wellness through movement.

✨ 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝.

📅 May 24, 2026
📍 Ashbridge Bay, Toronto
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞! Come walk with us and be part of something meaningful.

Black men deserve space to breathe.Not just survive.Not just carry it all.But breathe.𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧. 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞™ is more than a...
03/18/2026

Black men deserve space to breathe.

Not just survive.
Not just carry it all.
But breathe.

𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧. 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞™ is more than a program, it’s a 10-week journey rooted in healing, strength, and brotherhood. Through yoga, breathwork, and real conversations, this space is built for Black men to release what’s been held in for too long.

Because stress doesn’t just live in the mind, it lives in the body.
And healing starts when you slow down enough to listen.

Control your breath.
Control your response.
Reclaim your power.

🗓️ April 1 – June 14
🕖 Wednesdays at 7 PM (Online)

This is your sign to choose yourself.
Sign up today.

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-man-breathe-a-mental-strength-journey-through-yoga-tickets-1984909533848?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.Some days can feel heavier than ot...
03/18/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Some days can feel heavier than others, and during those moments, having someone to talk to can make a difference.

You don’t have to carry stress, grief, anger, confusion, or difficult emotions on your own. Even when it’s hard to put into words, your feelings are valid, and you deserve to be heard.

BREATHE is a 24/7 national support line offering a safe, non-judgmental space to talk, be listened to, and feel supported.

No pressure. No expectations. Just care.

Call 1-800-917-0272. You are not alone.

This project has been supported through the Department of Justice Canada.

𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐝é𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 : 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬Vivre avec la dépression peut être difficile… mais vous n’avez...
03/17/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐝é𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 : 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

Vivre avec la dépression peut être difficile… mais vous n’avez pas à traverser cette épreuve seul·e.

Rejoignez-nous tous les samedis du 𝟐𝟏 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐮 𝟐𝟑 𝐦𝐚𝐢, 𝐝𝐞 𝟗 𝐡 à 𝟏𝟎 𝐡 (𝐡𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐥’𝐄𝐬𝐭), pour profiter d’un espace sûr, bienveillant et sans jugement.

Ensemble, nous allons :
✨ Apprendre à mieux comprendre la dépression
✨ Gérer les pensées négatives
✨ Créer des routines qui favorisent votre bien-être
✨ Renforcer votre réseau de soutien
✨ Redécouvrir la joie, pas à pas

Ici, nous mettons l'accent sur le progrès, pas sur la perfection. 🤍

Places limitées aux 𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢è𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬 inscrites. Faites le premier pas vers votre bien-être.

Inscrivez-vous ici : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/queens-lintegration-et-la-sante-mentale-tickets-1985330912202?aff=oddtdtcreator

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𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝟏𝟎-𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩Living with depression can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting bu...
03/17/2026

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝟏𝟎-𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩

Living with depression can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting but you don’t have to face it alone. This 10-week online support group is designed to provide a safe, understanding space where you can begin to heal at your own pace.

From 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡, join us every Thursday evening as we explore practical tools and meaningful conversations around:
• Understanding depression
• Managing negative thoughts
• Building supportive connections
• Developing healthy routines
• Reconnecting with joy and hope

This group is about progress, not perfection. Whether you want to share or simply listen, you are welcome here.

Take a step toward healing, you deserve support.

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bmhc-10-week-queens-depression-group-tickets-1985332017508?aff=oddtdtcreator

Black Mental Health Canada is looking to connect with 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐬...
03/17/2026

Black Mental Health Canada is looking to connect with 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. We are expanding our referral network to better support individuals who may not otherwise be able to access therapy.

If you are a practitioner or organization that provides affordable and accessible mental health care, we would love to connect with you.

Contact us to learn more about partnering with us and supporting our community.

📧 info@blackmentalhealth.ca
📞 1-888-220-2510
🌐 www.blackmentalhealth.ca

Rest helps your mind work better.In a culture that often glorifies constant productivity, rest can sometimes feel like s...
03/16/2026

Rest helps your mind work better.

In a culture that often glorifies constant productivity, rest can sometimes feel like something we have to “earn.” But in reality, rest is essential for how our brains function.

Getting enough sleep supports:
• Attention and focus
• Memory and learning
• Emotional regulation
• Daily functioning

Quality sleep also matters. Consistency, uninterrupted rest, and allowing your body and mind time to recover all play an important role in overall mental well-being.

When we are well-rested, it becomes easier to think clearly, respond with patience, and navigate daily challenges with less overwhelm.

Rest is not laziness.
Rest is recovery.

Black Mental Health Canada recherche des 𝐛é𝐧é𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐝é𝐯𝐨𝐮é𝐬, 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤-𝐞𝐧𝐝, pour animer BREATHE, notre ligne d’...
03/16/2026

Black Mental Health Canada recherche des 𝐛é𝐧é𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐝é𝐯𝐨𝐮é𝐬, 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤-𝐞𝐧𝐝, pour animer BREATHE, notre ligne d’écoute ouverte 24 heures sur 24 et 7 jours sur 7, adaptée aux traumatismes et destinée aux victimes et aux survivants noirs d’actes criminels.

Les bénévoles jouent un rôle essentiel en veillant à ce que les membres de la communauté aient accès à un soutien bienveillant, à des ressources et à des échanges qui accordent la priorité à leur bien-être.

Si vous êtes passionné par la santé mentale, les soins communautaires et le soutien aux communautés noires, nous vous invitons à rejoindre notre équipe.

Contactez-nous à l'adresse info@blackmentalhealth.ca pour en savoir plus.

Black Mental Health Canada is seeking dedicated 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 to support BREATHE, our 24/7 tr...
03/16/2026

Black Mental Health Canada is seeking dedicated 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 to support BREATHE, our 24/7 trauma-informed support line for Black victims and survivors of crime.

Volunteers play a vital role in helping ensure that community members have access to compassionate support, resources, and conversations that prioritize their well-being.

If you are passionate about mental health, community care, and supporting Black communities, we invite you to join our team.

Contact us at info@blackmentalhealth.ca to learn more.

03/16/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: This video includes discussion of su***de and mental health.

During Black Mental Health Week, a team of our volunteers took to the streets to speak with members of the community about su***de prevention and youth mental health.

These conversations are not always easy, but they are necessary. Breaking the silence around mental health helps create space for understanding, support, and healing within our communities.

💬 Why do you think conversations about su***de and mental health can be difficult in the Black community?

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No one Should be denied Mental HealthCare

BMCH aims to make it affordable and accessible for anyone in need of mental health care to gain access. We are passionate about this cause and believe education and awareness will make a tremendous impact on the community.

“What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve” ........ Napoleon Hill

Let No one be denied this privilege to make his or her mind whole. We look for to your support!