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The Mental Health Commission of Canada is launching a new resource highlighting the experiences of African, Caribbean and Black communities with suicide in Canada to commemorate Black Mental Health Day.

To improve our understanding of the experiences of African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities with suicide, this resource was co-created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and a diverse group of people from ACB communities with lived and living experience (PWLLE) with suicide. This resource aims to:

The Black population in Canada is growing mostly due to migration from Africa and the Caribbean. The largest increase is 349,000 persons during 2016-2021. While the post migration period can be challenging for immigrants and refugees, Black newcomers encounter additional barriers associated with the social determinants of health. This in turn influences their mental health.

There is an urgent need to design programs and supports that center and nurture Black youth through a culturally-responsive, Africentric lens. Join Amma Gyamfowa for an exploration of the holistic impact of Africentric social work and community programming on Black youth and families. Walk away with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the impact and manifestations of anti-Black racism and racial trauma on Black communities, and the key concepts in Africentric social work and counselling.

Foundations of Africentric Social Work

March 24, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ET

Presented by: Amma Gyamfowa, RSW

When

Every Wednesday starting December 14, 2022, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

About

This is a culturally-responsive space for members of the African, Caribbean, and Black community living with mental health and/or substance use challenges to talk, share, and support one another. We welcome and encourage folks from diverse backgrounds to join! This includes: youth, adults, seniors, persons with disabilities, diverse faith practices/beliefs, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

When

Every Wednesday starting December 14, 2022, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

About

This is a culturally-responsive space for members of the African, Caribbean, and Black community living with mental health and/or substance use challenges to talk, share, and support one another. We welcome and encourage folks from diverse backgrounds to join! This includes: youth, adults, seniors, persons with disabilities, diverse faith practices/beliefs, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Do you identify as Black, African, Caribbean and/or of African descent?

Unison Health and Community Services wants to hear from you!

Do you identify as Black, African, Caribbean and/or of African descent?

Unison Health and Community Services wants to hear from you!