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We are leaders in providing equitable, holistic mental health and addiction services for racialized

Across Boundaries has been at the forefront of providing equitable, holistic mental health and addiction services for racialized and Black communities in the Greater Toronto Area.

02/10/2026

During Black History Month, we encourage you to show up to spaces where Black history is shared through stories, food, art, music— and where care, joy, and connection are part of how that history is carried forward.

We’re sharing a few events and activities happening in Toronto and beyond that reflect this spirit. From youth-led celebrations to community meals, exhibits, and neighbourhood art tours, these spaces remind us that Black history isn’t only something we look back on — it’s something being made every day.

This isn’t a complete list, just a small window into the many ways Black communities continue to gather, create, and care for one another.

If something here resonates, we hope you’ll check it out and support Black-led spaces this month and beyond.

02/02/2026

Black History Month is a time for us to reflect on how change happens and who makes it possible.

In mental health, progress in Canada has not come by accident. It has been shaped by Black researchers, clinicians, artists, advocates, and community leaders who challenged systems that were never designed with Black wellbeing in mind, and who built alternatives rooted in care, dignity, and lived experience.

At Across Boundaries, this history is deeply connected to our work. Every day, we see how mental health, racism, migration, environment, and access to care intersect, and how community-led knowledge continues to push the field forward.

This post honours some of the Black mental health sector leaders whose work has helped shape the landscape we operate within today. We also recognize the many organizations, community members, and care-givers - past and present, whose contributions may not always be named, but whose impact is deeply felt.

This is what Black brilliance across generations looks like: building, resisting, caring, and imagining something better, together.

01/20/2026

We’re excited to share an updated version of the Across Boundaries website.

This refresh reflects our ongoing commitment to clearly sharing who we are, the work we do, and how communities can connect with our programs and services. The site reflects streamlined content and navigation to help visitors find information and support with ease.

The update includes refreshed content and visuals to strengthen consistency across our messaging, an improved experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile, and enhanced accessibility features, including multi-language support, to better meet the needs of diverse audiences.

This work was shaped by insights and feedback from service users, staff, and community partners. Your perspectives helped inform updates that reflect our values and the communities we serve.

We invite you to explore the site and continue building with us.

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01/13/2026

Life can feel overwhelming, especially in times shaped by uncertainty, stress, and pressure.

If today feels heavy, know that it won’t always feel this way.

Taking a breath is free. Being kind to yourself matters.

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01/05/2026

Our newsletter is where we share what we’re seeing, learning, and implementing alongside our community, from everyday moments in our programs to reflections on mental health and substance use care for Black and racialized communities. It’s honest, grounded, and rooted in care.

If you’d like to stay in the loop and walk with us as this work continues, you can subscribe here:

https://many.bio/AcrossBoundaries

12/22/2025

Our Service Users came together in our Social Rehabilitation Program’s Art & Craft session to create handmade ornaments for the Across Boundaries Christmas tree.

These moments aren’t just about making art, they’re about healing, connection, and finding comfort in a shared space. For many in our community navigating mental health and substance use challenges, creating with their hands becomes a way to breathe, to express, and to feel held.

We’re grateful for the stories, laughter, and hope that filled the room and for the joy our Service Users brought into this holiday season with every ornament they made.

12/20/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to say thank you for being part of our work to support Black and racialized communities through mental health and substance use care.

This year, we strengthened our services, reached more communities, invested in our workforce, and continued pushing equity forward — within our programs and across the systems that shape people’s lives. As we mark 30 years of Across Boundaries, we’re proud of what we’ve built together and clear that this work continues. We invite you to pause and reflect with us on the impact we’ve achieved side by side this year by exploring our annual report. (https://acrossboundaries.ca/annual-reports/)

The holiday season can hold many things at once. For some, it brings joy and connection. For others, it brings pressure, memories, and emotions that feel heavier this time of year. That’s why care matters now — harm reduction without judgment, food and essentials rooted in dignity, and spaces where people don’t have to go through it alone.

Please note our holiday hours on the graphic. If you or someone you know needs support during this time, these resources are available:

📞 24/7 Support
• Talk Su***de Canada: 1-833-456-4566 | Text 45645 (4pm–12am)
• 988 Su***de Crisis Helpline (Canada): Call or text 988
• Kids Help Phone (ages 5–29): 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868

📞 Additional Supports
• Distress Centres of Greater Toronto: 416-408-4357
• Bereaved Families of Ontario: 1-800-387-1989
• Parents Help Line (Ontario): 1-888-603-9100
• LGBT Youthline (Ontario): 1-800-268-9688 | Text 647-694-4275
• Assaulted Women’s Helpline (Ontario): 1-866-863-0511
• Talk4Healing (Indigenous women & families): 1-855-554-4325
• 211 Canada: Dial 2-1-1

12/18/2025

Our service users’ words and experiences matter. They remind us why mental health and substance use care must be rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive principles - and why we have to keep doing this work. Their stories keep us accountable, honest, and connected to the realities our community lives every day.

We’re deeply grateful for the trust they place in us.

12/09/2025

The holidays can hold joy, but they can also stir memories, pressures, and emotions that sit heavily for many of us. For racialized and migrant communities, the season can feel even more complex - shaped by racism, the demands of migration, cultural stigma, and the ongoing search for support that truly reflects one’s lived experience.

None of this is a personal failing. These are honest responses to the realities we move through. It’s okay to acknowledge the weight of this month - and to know you’re not alone in it.

Read our latest blog to explore how community care can sustain us during this season: https://acrossboundaries.ca/the-holidays-hold-many-truths-community-care-holds-us-through-them/

12/01/2025

We’re looking for an Administrative Support Worker to join our team.

This role keeps our day-to-day work steady so our staff can focus on offering grounded, respectful mental health care that honours each person’s lived experience. If you’re organized, enjoy supporting others, and want your work to carry purpose, we’d be glad to hear from you.

11/25/2025

From November 25 to December 10, we join the global movement for 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Toward Women and Gender-Diverse People.This year, as we unite to end digital violence, we’re naming what we see every day: online harm doesn’t stay online. It shows up in people’s mental health, their bodies, and their sense of safety.

For many racialized and marginalized women and gender-diverse people, digital violence doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s layered with racism, migration stress, poverty, and systems that deny their safety. The impact goes far beyond the screen - fueling anxiety, depression, trauma, and, for some, increased dependence on substances as a way to cope with relentless stress.

At Across Boundaries, we see this firsthand. That’s why our approach to mental health and substance use care is firmly grounded in anti-racism and anti-oppression. Because healing is only possible when people feel safe, believed, and understood - especially those who carry both systemic and digital harm.

These #16 Days, we stand with survivors. We honour their courage. And we remain committed to creating culturally responsive care that supports their healing - online, offline, and everywhere their safety is threatened.

11/06/2025

Mental health is not a privilege; it’s a right that every person deserves.

Yet, in many Black & racialized communities, access to care still depends on income, background, or circumstance. The impact is far-reaching - poor mental health can lead to missed work, financial hardship, and long-term illness. And too often, those most affected are the least likely to get the help they need.

At Across Boundaries, we provide free, holistic mental health and addictions supports designed to meet the unique needs of racialized communities. From counselling and case management to wellness activities and group programs, our services create spaces of care, connection, and healing.

Learn more about our free services and programs: (link in bio)

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51 Clarkson Avenue
Toronto, ON
M6E2T5

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+14167873007

Website

http://www.acrossboundaries.ca/, https://many.bio/AcrossBoundaries

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