African Community Services
of Peel

Mental Health Promotion & Awareness Program
The goals of the Mental Health Promotion and Awareness Program are to
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Enhance awareness of mental health issues in the black/African community, enhance access to mental health information and resources
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Improve the ability to seek assistance and develop a plan for enhanced long-term positive mental health and general wellness.
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Enhance awareness and mechanisms to cope with the emotional aspects of mental health issues
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Reduce stigmatization for people with mental health challenges and illness
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Reduce discrimination to enable those with mental health challenges to live full and meaningful lives
These goals are achieved through specific programming activities including
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Daily drop-in services for culturally appropriate supportive counseling and referrals
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Promote mental health and awareness in the Black /African community
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Outreach community members who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing mental health challenges with information and access to community mental health services and resources
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Reduce the stigma and shame associated with mental health challenges through public education, supportive counseling, and referrals
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Provide practical support and advocacy in accessing services and community mental health programs.
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Advocate for clients to facilitate access to community resources and services
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Practical supports in accessing affordable housing, income security programs, food-banks, skills upgrading programs, employment services, accompaniments to appointments, and advocacy.


