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Starts February 1st, 2022 - this program is free!

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Elementary School Academic Enrichment and Support Program

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Elementary School Academic Enrichment and Support Program

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MBDA Writing Competition for Youth from Elementary to High School Aged that live in Peel or attend school in the Peel Region. Monetary prizes to be won! Click the image for more details!

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MBDA Writing Competition for Youth from Elementary to High School Aged that live in Peel or attend school in the Peel Region. Monetary prizes to be won! Click the image for more details!

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Deadline to enter is Feb. 26th, 2022.

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An evening for families of Black Students in Middle School!

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An evening for families of Black Students in Middle School!

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LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO PREPARE BLACK STUDENTS IN
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY
EXPECTATIONS, UNIVERSITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS, THE
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MISSISSAUGA BLACK COMMUNITY
AND MORE...

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We look forward to seeing you at BE-STEMM 2022!The Canadian Black Scientists Network is pleased to host you for a rich, four day virtual program featuring outstanding research, career & recruitment opportunities, and facilitated connections across sectors. Throughout our program, we will engage Canadians from across the country to focus on action to remove barriers to attracting and retaining Black Canadians in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine & Health (STEMM).

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We look forward to seeing you at BE-STEMM 2022!The Canadian Black Scientists Network is pleased to host you for a rich, four day virtual program featuring outstanding research, career & recruitment opportunities, and facilitated connections across sectors. Throughout our program, we will engage Canadians from across the country to focus on action to remove barriers to attracting and retaining Black Canadians in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine & Health (STEMM).

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This event takes place on Sunday Jan. 30th, 2022 and is open to students grades 7 and up.

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FREE Virtual After School Program (Age 8-12)

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FREE Virtual After School Program (Age 8-12)

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We are inviting all youth ages 8 to 25 year old from the African, Caribbean and Black communities to join us over the holiday for a one-hour workout session. To learn more about the upcoming session and our guest Mo Akins, please click Here

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youth virtual fitness session part 2 tickets

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Eventbrite - LJ Legacy Impact Foundation presents Youth Virtual Fitness Session Part 2 - Wednesday, 29 December 2021 - Find event and ticket information.

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Youth virtual cooking session and interactive discussion related to health and wellness

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Youth virtual cooking session and interactive discussion related to health and wellness

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We are inviting all youth who self-identify as Black, African, Afro-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Indigenous, and African diaspora to join us for a fun interactive night of virtual cooking . All participants who register will receive a recipe with items needed.

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Eventbrite - LJ Legacy Impact Foundation presents Virtual Cooking Session for Black Youth - Tuesday, 28 December 2021 - Find event and ticket information.

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Virtual Fitness Session for boys and young men, ages 8 -25

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Virtual Fitness Session for boys and young men, ages 8 -25

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Virtual Fitness Session for boys and young men, ages 8 -25 years who self-identify as Black, African, Afro-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Indigenous, African diaspora.

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Online Events | Attend Virtual Events From Home | Eventbrite

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Online events are amazing opportunities to have fun and learn. Find a new online course, a fun live stream, or an insightful webinar on Eventbrite.

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The Bright Hope Program is a community and school-wide children’s initiative tailored to the needs of Black students and families in the Region of Peel. Through advocacy and pathway planning supports, the Initiative encompasses an accelerated learning project for disadvantaged black students, and those in at-risk situations, who are enrolled in grades 2 to 6 or between the ages of 7 to 12 years of age.

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The Bright Hope Program is a community and school-wide children's initiative tailored to the needs of Black students and families in the Region of Peel. Through advocacy and pathway planning supports, the Initiative encompasses an accelerated learning project for disadvantaged black students, and those in at-risk situations, who are enrolled in grades 2 to 6 or between the ages of 7 to 12 years of age.

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The Bright Hope Program is a community and school-wide children's initiative tailored to the needs of Black students and families in the Region of Peel. Through advocacy and pathway planning supports, the Initiative encompasses an accelerated learning project for disadvantaged black students, and those in at-risk situations, who are enrolled in grades 2 to 6 or between the ages of 7 to 12 years of age.

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ResQ Youth - Counselling and a host of other services

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ResQ Youth - Counselling and a host of other services

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ResQ Youth | Youth Counselling | Youth Justice | Canada | Toronto

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ResQ started on March 2001 as a non-profit community organization providing support for at-risk youth. Formed from a group of law enforcers, crown attorneys, lawyers, educators and community representatives dedicated to supporting youth in crisis.

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Love of Literature Book Club: Youth 7-18

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Love of Literature Book Club: Youth 7-18

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Support for Girl Group (age 12 - 14 yrs)

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Support for Girl Group (age 12 - 14 yrs)

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FREE culturally appropriate & evidence-based counseling services provided to children ages 6-11 and their families particularly those of African-descent.

EMAIL: snap@dfrc.ca

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Student and Family Advocate (SFA) Program

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Student and Family Advocate (SFA) Program

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The Student and Family Advocate Program (SFA) is a Black community based program designed to support Black families and students as they engage with the education system.

There are 17 Black led organizations with SFAs across Ontario.

The SFA program is  ‘Systems Navigation’ by another name. We are your village.

No matter what type of support you need we’ll stand beside you as you engage with your child’s school.

https://studentandfamilyadvocate.com/

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Pathway to Care provides mental health and addiction care for Black children, youth, and families.

https://www.pathwaystocare.ca

https://torontocaribbean.com/pathway-to-care-provides-mental-health-and-addiction-care-for-black-children-youth-and-families/

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Interactive Map

Explore Healthcare Locations

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Black youth in Canada are four times more likely to first enter the mental healthcare system through the emergency department, which suggests worse symptoms, than white youth

16 months

The amount of time, on average, that Black youth wait for mental health treatment, double the amount of time than white youth, who wait eight.

50%

The percentage of Black youth that have encounters with the police on their way into the mental healthcare system

Despite these barriers to access, very little is known about the best ways to implement mental healthcare for Black children and youth in Ontario. Pathways to Care will increase understanding about the unique barriers to care for Black Canadians by engaging Black children, youth, and their families who face significant barriers to mental health and addictions services in the creation of a better mental healthcare system

The Solution

Transforming the mental healthcare system for Black children and youth: What Can We Do?

Young people aged 15-24 experience mental illness and difficulty with substance use more than any other age group. Developing interventions for children and youth is key because this a crucial time in their development. Children, teens, and young adults experiencing challenges with their mental health need specific, easy to access programs that keep their development and unique social experiences in mind.

At Pathways to Care, we are aim to create a society where Black children and youth can access the care they need. Join us in creating this change and partner with us.

Partner with us

Our Work

Project Activities and Outcomes

Over the next 5 years, Pathways to Care plans to implement a full research and community engagement program.

Research

Collect information from a variety of sources including journal articles, focus groups, and community consultations

Dissemination

Use the information gathered to create action and share the findings through community events, workshops, and documents that outline best practices

Community Building

Build networks & communities of service providers and organizations that will ensure proper mental health and addictions care for Black children and youth

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Interactive Map Black youth in Canada are four times more likely to first enter the mental healthcare system through the emergency department, which suggests worse symptoms, than white youth The amount of time, on average, that Black youth wait for mental health treatment, double the amount of time than white youth, who wait eight.