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Mental Health and Wellness for Us, by Us.

Mental Health
and Wellness
for Us, by Us.

Are you or is someone you know experiencing mental health or substance use challenges?

If you identify as Black and are between 12–29 years old, we’re here to help you, help you.

What we offer

AMANI provides mental health and substance use programs that are culturally responsive and affirming to Black youth. We offer programs and services at eight sites across southern and eastern Ontario:

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We also work with the Toronto Northwest Justice Centre on a pilot project to provide culturally responsive assessments and mental health care for Black youth involved in the youth justice system.

Ways to Learn More

Your mental health matters. There are many ways to support your mental health and the mental health of those around you.

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Become Informed

Learn more about mental health and substance use by visiting our Learn About Mental Health page.

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Connect to AMANI

Are you or is someone you know dealing with mental health or substance use challenges?

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Explore Resources

Looking for other community programs and services? Visit our Resources page for more information.

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Share Your Truth. AMPL!FY Your Voice.

AMPL!FY is a digital publication for Black youth
across Ontario to share poetry, commentaries, visual art, and more about mental health and substance use.

Stay tuned for our first issue.

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Si vous êtes en situation de crise ou avez besoin d’un soutien immédiat en santé mentale, appelez le 911, rendez-vous au service d’urgence le plus proche ou contactez les lignes d’aide suivantes :

Appelez le 988 à tout moment
(Service gratuit, disponible 24h/24, 7j/7)

Envoyez SURMONTER par texto au 686868 à tout moment
(Service gratuit, bilingue et disponible 24h/24, 7j/7 pour les jeunes Noirs)

Appelez le 211 à tout moment pour obtenir du soutien en situation de crise
(Service gratuit, offert 24h/24, 7j/7 pour les personnes âgées de 16 ans et plus vivant à Toronto)