Supports for Persons of Colour and Marginalized Communities
Distress and Crisis Ontario
Resources
Support for persons of colour and marginalized communities.
This is a non-exhaustive list of resources separate from our Member Distress Centres that may be helpful to anyone seeking mental health supports. These programs may be run federally, provincially, or locally.
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Canada
Offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Phone and chat counselling is available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut.
Muslim Association of Canada
Canada
The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is a Canadian charitable organization and a grassroots social movement. MAC focuses on serving Canadians by educating and motivating Muslims in Canada to put their faith into action for the benefit of everyone.
ACCKWA
Region of Waterloo
The African and Caribbean Community Development program offers culturally and linguistically appropriate support, education, and outreach services to African and Caribbean newcomers and communities.
Coalition of Muslim Women KW
Region of Waterloo
Founded by a handful of Muslim women in 2010, the Coalition of Muslim Women of KW (CMW) is a federally registered not-for-profit organization with the mandate to empower Muslim women and girls to be leaders and change-makers. CMW provides opportunities for personal and professional growth, leadership and skills development for Muslim women, while addressing issues of racism, discrimination and Islamophobia through advocacy, activism, and bridge building. CMW facilitates Muslim women’s active participation and engagement in civic and democratic life, tirelessly working towards building a society where Muslim women are valued, engaged, empowered and recognized as leaders.
Across Boundaries
Toronto
Across Boundaries provides a dynamic range of dignified, inclusive and compassionate mental health and addiction services and programs for racialized communities.
Black Creek Community Health Centre
Toronto
A non-profit community-based organization that provides health care services and programs geared to vulnerable populations living in Toronto’s North West communities.
South Asian Canadians Health & Social Services Distress Helpline
If you are distressed or feeling low or depressed or stressed or just need someone to talk to.
1-437-254-2794
1-647-523-6380
1-416-863-0511
Disclaimer: Please note that the above links lead to resources outside of Distress and Crisis Ontario, and as such, we are not responsible for the content or accuracy of the information contained within them.