This map features diverse organizations and initiatives across Hamilton, Ontario, that promote well-being and foster resilience amongst Black youth. Comprising advocacy groups, Black-led and community-based organizations, faith-based initiatives, and health and mental health services, this map showcases resources that provide support, connections, and programming to enhance mental health, social cohesion, and overall community empowerment.
The African Canadian Caribbean community actively encourages and empowers its members, fostering engagement and empowerment among all, including the youth. They have mentorship youth programs such as ACCAPALS youth tutoring, a sports program, an ACCA diaspora youth development program, an E-sports social club and an academic success program. Email: acca1@cogeco.net Black therapists contacts - provide counselling support to youth - Michael Opoku Forfieh - Laferne Clarke - Veronica Taylor - Email: acca1979info@gmail.com
accahamilton.comFaith Ogunkoya is an adaptive leader and experienced Higher Education, student success professional with core competencies in leading in the design and implementation of holistic integrated student services, including Experiential Learning, Co-op programs, and services. She is well-recognized for her ability to implement modern and evidence-based student success models, with a deep and wide network of internal and external partners, including employers and equity leads, spanning various sectors. Contact Name: Faith Ogunkoya Email: bss@mcmaster.ca Phone Number: 905.525.9140
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion is a charitable organization that have made a measurable impact of the vision of building a united community that respects diversity, practices equity, and speaks out against discrimination. Some of the programs include the Black Youth Mentorship Program which provides support to Black youth aged 13-25 in the Hamilton area and bridges the gaps between needed supports and youth that are unable to access them. Phone number: (905) 297-4694 Email: momat4@yahoo.fr
hcci.caRafiki supports members of the African Francophone community in Hamilton with their personal and professional development and integration into Canadian society. Some of their programs include information sessions on mental health and Canadian school systems, computer skills training, workshops for the Canadian citizenship test, and G1 License test preparation. Email: rafikihamilton@outlook.com
rafikihamilton.comEmpowerment Squared is a community that provides newcomer and marginalized youth with a diverse scope of programming that helps them succeed in their academic and personal pursuits, build their confidence, and make safe and healthy decisions in their daily lives. Some of the youth programs include homework circle for grades 1-12 and a student navigation program, which are free of charge. Phone Number: 905-393-5370
empowermentsquared.orgThe Core addresses health inequities, such as poverty, racism, discrimination, unemployment, and homelessness, faced by community members, neighbours, friends, and families in Hamilton’s city core. Some of the programs include a Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY).
hucchc.comImmigrants Working Centre (IWC) is a community that works with newcomers to engage and support their full social, civic and economic participation in Canada. Some of the programs include free online english classes for youth. Other address: 8 Main St E #101, Hamilton, ON L8N 1E8, 100 Main St E Suite #210 and #250, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W7, and 1119 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8T 1S2, # 236, Hamilton, ON L8T 1S2.
Contact Name: Jane Wyllie Email: Marilyn_Dion@msn.com
Contact Name: Father Tony O'Dell Email: todell@hamiltondiocese.com
stpatrickshamilton.caContact Name: Sherri Ramirez Email: sramirez@stpatrickshamilton.ca
demazenod-door.caHelping Hands Street Mission is a social service organization that seeks opportunities for every person dealing with social, financial and spiritual poverty to develop relationships, share in resources and feel welcomed into God’s family. Contact Name: Alice Plug-Buist Phone Number: (905) 522-4263 Email: Alice@hhsmhamilton.com
hhsmhamilton.comContact Name: Gustavo Rymberg Email: grymberg@jewishhamilton.org
jewishhamilton.orgEmail: imam@downtownmosque.com
downtownmosque.comMission Services is a non-profit, multi-social service agency that provides healthy food, safe housing, and opportunities for tomorrow to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, educational status, or sexual orientation. Contact Name: Carol Cowan-Morneau Phone Number: (905) 528-5100 Email: CCowan-Morneau@mission-services.com
Intensive Case Management Access Coordination is a centralized process and single point of access to Mental Health Intensive Case Management Services for residents of Hamilton aged 16 years or older who are living with a serious and persistent mental illness or concurrent disorder. Some of the programs include the Mental Health Promotion and Resilience Program and the Mental Health and Justice: Housing Support Services program. Phone Number: (905) 645-5252 Ex: 3662
cmhahamilton.caWinrose Oasis Counselling Services works collaboratively with children, youth and adults through virtual and in-person therapy sessions. The black led counselling service co-founded by Ruth Virgo and Chantal Gray supports individuals to understand day to day experiences and to improve their mental well-being. The services include providing high-quality therapy services designed to be flexible and tailored to each individuals or families requirements. Contact Name: Ruth Virgo or Chantal Gray Phone Number: 6475603226
winroseoasiscounselling.comBody Brave Hamilton is an eating disorder treatment training and education centre that works to end the suffering eating disorders cause. Contact Name: Janet Noble Phone Number: (905) 312-9628n
bodybrave.caHamilton Psychological Services is comprised of a team of psychologists dedicated to supporting individuals, including youth, in navigating life challenges. Their mental health services are offered through in-person, online, and telephone consultations, encompassing psychological assessment and diagnosis, psycho-educational assessment, individual psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Phone Number: (905) 527-5991 Email: info@hamiltonpsych.ca
hamiltonpsych.caThe Serenity Centre offers mental health services focusing on mental wellness consultations. These consultations provide individuals with comprehensive, multidisciplinary support that aims to help them reach their full potential. The personalized programs include individualized goal development programs, community access transitions program, self regulation and good lives model treatment and therapies. Phone Number: (416) 805-7085
The Salvation Army is an emergency shelter for individuals who identify as male experiencing homelessness. This organization provides short and long-term transitional accommodation, an enhanced hostelling program with case management, financial management (HPI funding) and assessment and referral counselling for spiritual, practical and social needs. Phone Number: (905) 527-1444
facebook.comThe Good Shepherd Centre is a beacon of hope and a place of shelter, sustenance, and spiritual healing for thousands of individuals. The services include emergency overnight accommodation for up to 54 clients, including meals and laundry services, overflow spaces for up to 10 clients, case management, and referrals to appropriate community resources. Phone Number: (905) 528-9109
goodshepherdcentres.caThe Salvation Army is a Christian organization that gives hope and support to vulnerable people in multiple communities across Hamilton. Phone Number: (905) 527-1444
salvationarmy.caNotre Dame Youth Shelter is a homeless shelter committed to helping youth who are street-involved or homeless due to family violence, conflict, abuse, neglect, poverty and exposure to mental health and addiction issues. The goal is to ensure that youth in Hamilton have the support they need to overcome obstacles and break down barriers to become active and contributing members of the community. Phone Number: (905) 308-8090
goodshepherdcentres.caShelter Health Network is a social service organization for individuals who are homeless or have unstable housing, have no family doctor, and have complex health and social needs. The care team includes family doctors, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, midwives, internists, and psychiatrists. Phone Number: (905) 526-7137 Email: admin@shelterhealthnetwork.ca
shelterhealthnetwork.caSAPACCY is a program that provides support and counselling to African and Caribbean Canadian youth under 25 years old who are dealing with problem substance use and mental health concerns. Phone Number: (416) 535-8501 ext. 30655
camh.caThe Youth Engagement Initiative team comprises several Youth Engagement Facilitators and a Youth Engagement Coordinator and is based in the McCain Centre. Facilitators bring their perspective as youth with lived experience into research and program activities related to youth mental health and substance use.
camh.caThe Centre for Compassionate Care (C3) is a community-based, specialty mental health clinic that takes a person-focused and client-centred approach with emphasis on providing trauma- and culturally-informed evidence-based care. Specifically, the team offers evidence-based psychological treatment services for individuals experiencing complex mental health issues. Email: thecentrehamilton@gmail.com Phone Number: 289-925-7792
centre.careLynwood Charlton Centre (LCC) is a location to access, call, and connect to if you require child/youth mental health services. LCC also offers online video and voice services, where one can connect directly with a counsellor on onestoptalk.ca or by calling 1-855-416-8255.
lynwoodcharlton.caonestoptalk.caTheir RIST Program involves police officers assisting people on the street who have mental health problems. Contact Name: Wesley Kristin Phone Number: 905-528-5629 Email: info@wesley.ca
wesley.caAlternatives for Youth provides community-based substance use and addiction treatment services for Youth and their families. Some services include Youth Affected by Substance Use of Others Program, Street-Involved Youth Outreach, Pregnant and Parenting Youth Outreach and Secondary School-on-site Treatment. Email: admin@ay.on.ca Phone Number: (905) 527-4469
ay.on.caShalem Mental Health Network restores hope in the lives of people, organizations, and communities through professional counselling, restorative practices, education, and community programs. Phone Number: (905) 528-0353 Email: office@shalemnetwork.org
shalemnetwork.orgContact Hamilton for Children’s and Developmental Services offers a range of programs, including mental health services tailored specifically for children and youth. Their focus extends to those with developmental, autism, FASD, or complex needs. Contact Name: Dayna Setzkorn Phone Number: 905-522-3304 ext. 229 Email: dayna,setzkorn@contacthamilton.ca
contacthamilton.caSt. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Youth Wellness Centre is a safe, accessible environment for youth aged 17 to 25 to receive expert mental health and substance use care by self-referral. They provide over 20 mental health services and mental health crisis support for youth who are having suicidal thoughts, distressed, frightened, or unable to cope by walking you through a step-by-step process based on your specific matter. Phone Number: 905-522-1155 ext. 31725 Email: ywcintake@stjoes.ca
stjoes.caEast Region Mental Health Services (ERMHS) is a community mental health service committed to providing quality care to those with serious mental illness over the age of 16. ERMHS provides consultations, assessments, and a variety of treatments, including individual and group therapy with a focus on recovery. ERMHS also has a collaborative relationship with primary care physicians and with addiction services, providing support to clients with both psychiatric and addiction issues. Phone Number: (905) 573-8021 Email: ermh@stjosham.on.ca
stjoes.caCanadian Mental Health Association Hamilton branch is a non-profit community mental health agency which provides services to adults with serious mental illness. Contact Name: Sue Phipps Phone Number: (905) 521-0090, ext. 228 Email: cook_feenstra@hotmail.com
cmhahamilton.caRestoration Mental Health Agency is a mental health service that provides a safe space to explore your inner thoughts, feelings and actions in a place that does not carry the burden of judgment. The psychotherapy practice offers individual psychotherapy and naturopathic medicine, which uses an integrative or naturopathic approach to mental health concerns, which means working to find the right balance for you. Restoration Mental Health Agency also provides mental health services in the form of art therapy. Phone Number: 905-317-2510 Email: restorationmentalhealthagency@gmail.com
restorationmentalhealth.comREFUGE Newcomer Health is an organization funded for the Black Health portfolio as part of a larger Black Health Integrative Strategy. The services include primary care, mental health, and provider education. The organization will also be increasing their school-based services for Black youth, which will involve mental health counselors, psychotherapists, health navigators, nurse practitioners and more. Email: terri@newcomerhealth.ca Phone Number: 905-526-0000 Name: Terri Bedminster
newcomerhealth.caInasmuch House-Women In Crisis is a safe haven for women and non-binary people with or without children in their care who are experiencing abuse and/or homelessness. Phone Number: (905) 529-8149
Women’s Centre of Hamilton is a community-based social service organization that supports women who have experienced abuse or violence. The services include individual counselling, employment counselling, peer support wellness and recovery groups. Phone Number: (905) 522-0127 Email: info@intervalhousehamilton.org
intervalhousehamilton.orgMary’s Place is a 20-bed emergency shelter for individuals 18 years and older. Mary’s Place provides safety, support and emergency accommodation to those who are dealing with homelessness, poverty, mental illness and/or violence. The programs and services include emergency accommodation and safety planning, referrals and advocacy for medical, legal and other community services, and assistance in establishing permanent housing. Phone Number: (905) 540-8000
goodshepherdcentres.caSalvation Army is a day program for young parents designed to increase knowledge and skills, capacity building and goal setting, focusing on personal and parenting development. The programs and services are provided in person, in the community on an outreach basis, and virtually. Some services include life navigation, remote delivery of education for high school, child development development plans, one-on-one support for child and parent, and in-community or home parenting visits. Phone Number: (905) 522-7336
salvationarmy.caGood Shepherd is a non-profit organization that provides person-centred health, housing and human services to individuals, including youth, in the Greater Hamilton area. Good Shepherd aspires to provide programs and services and an employment environment that promotes equity, inclusion and social justice. The mental health crisis number is (905) 529-7878, and the women's services crisis is (905) 523-6277. Contact Phone Number: (905) 528-9442
goodshepherdcentres.caMartha House is a 40-bed emergency shelter for women and their children who are homeless and escaping violence and abuse. The programs and services include short-term accommodation in private family-style units, safety planning and emergency transportation to the shelter, and referrals and advocacy for legal, medical, financial, employment, housing and community services. Phone Number: (905) 523-8895 Email: info@gsch.ca
goodshepherdcentres.caWesley Youth Housing is an apartment-style residential program for youth who have experienced homelessness or are at immediate risk of homelessness and are working or in school and hope to live independently. Wesley Youth Housing has opportunities to develop skills and participate in social and recreational programming. Phone Number: (905) 527-4430 Email: youth.housing@wesley.ca
wesley.caGood Shepherd Centre is a social service that provides person-centred health, housing and human services in the Greater Hamilton area to all people in need. Good Shepherd aspires to provide programs and services and an employment environment that promotes equity, inclusion and social justice. Phone Number: (905) 525-5188
goodshepherdcentres.caMC Ginty House is a program that provides supportive housing to persons who have been homeless and are living with a mental illness. Phone Number: (905) 525-7884
The Hub is a social service organization that offers programs such as the Youth Program, which focuses on promoting access to resources for high-risk youth through street outreach, mediation services, crisis intervention, and more. Phone Number: (365) 833-7854
thehamiltonhub.orgMicah House Refugee Reception Services welcomes newly arrived refugee claimants to Hamilton by providing safe shelter, assisting with settlement and creating passages into the community. Phone Number: (905) 296-4387
micahhouse.caGood Shepherd Non-Profit Home Inc provides supportive housing in Hamilton to individuals with mental or physical disabilities and victims of domestic violence. Phone Number: 905-525-5188
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