Mental Health Program

The goals of the Mental Health Promotion and Awareness Program are to

Enhance awareness of mental health issues in the black/African community, enhance access to mental health information and resources
Improve the ability to seek assistance and develop a plan for enhanced long-term positive mental health and general wellness.
Enhance awareness and mechanisms to cope with the emotional aspects of mental health issues
Reduce stigmatization for people with mental health challenges and illness
Reduce discrimination to enable those with mental health challenges to live full and meaningful lives

These goals are achieved through specific programming activities including

Daily drop-in services for culturally appropriate supportive counseling and referrals
Promote mental health and awareness in the Black /African community
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
Reduce the stigma and shame associated with mental health challenges through public education, supportive counseling, and referrals
Provide practical support and advocacy in accessing services and community mental health programs.
Advocate for clients to facilitate access to community resources and services
Practical supports in accessing affordable housing, income security programs, food-banks, skills upgrading programs, employment services, accompaniments to appointments, and advocacy.

African Community Services
of Peel