Programs & Services
Mental Health & Substance Use Program
AMANI’s Mental Health & Substance Use Program, formerly known as “SAPACCY” (Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth, pronounced SA-PAH-SEE) provides free, culturally responsive care for Black youth and their families/caregivers who are in need of mental health and/or substance use support.
Our program aims to improve mental wellness for Black youth and their family/caregivers by ensuring they have equitable access to mental health and substance use services and supports when needed.
Our Services
Our Mental Health & Substance Use Program provides free hospital and community-based mental health and/or substance use services that are holistic, anti-oppressive, Africentric, and culturally responsive for Black youth, ages 12–29, and their families/caregivers.
Explore the services available through our Mental Health &
Substance Use Program below.
This process helps us better understand what mental health challenges you might be facing and together, we can come up with goals and appropriate activities. During your assessment, we’ll explore biological, psychological, cultural and social factors that contribute to mental health and substance use so we can create a treatment plan that promotes positive personal growth and development.
Talk-based approach that helps us address any issues in your life through assessments, setting goals, finding ways to cope and providing mental health education and resources.
Specific kind of talk-based therapy that uses proven and effective treatments with the goal of improving mental wellness. This can be especially helpful for people whose emotional or psychological challenges are negatively impacting their everyday lives and social relationships.
Diagnosis (identifying what a potential mental, emotional or behavioural disorder could be) and providing treatment based on your symptoms. This also includes prescribing medications and monitoring how they work for you.
Form of psychotherapy in which one or more trained therapists work with a group of people with similar goals at the same time. Group therapy can relieve distress through talking and expressing feelings; help change attitudes, behaviours or habits that might be unhelpful; and promote helpful new ways of managing wellness. Some groups may focus on providing members with information about specific issues or teaching them coping skills.
Group programs offering support and education for caregivers and/or family members of Black youth with mental health or substance use issues.
A collaborative and planned approach where service providers work together with people to access social services and ensure people are getting services and support when they need them to make progress toward their goals.
Programs and activities that address the things that can impact mental health (like housing, financial issues, food insecurity, racism, etc.) with the goal of reducing barriers and improving mental health among Black youth, families, caregivers and communities.
To find out which services will be the most helpful for you,
Program Sites
There are eight different Mental Health &
Substance Use Program sites, across Toronto, Peel, Ottawa, Hamilton, and Windsor.
Youth may self-refer or be referred by health and social service providers.
Reach out to the site closest to you using the contact information below.
Rexdale Community Health Centre has three locations:
- Rexdale CHC Main Office (8 Taber Road, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 3A4)
- Rexdale CHC Hub (15-21 Panorama Court, Etobicoke, ON, M9V 4E3)
- Rexdale CHC 222 Dixon (301-222 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, ON, M9P 3S5)
To learn more about the program or to book an appointment,
please call 416-744-0066 and press 1, option 1.
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre
181 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4Y4
For more information or to book an appointment, call 905-522-3233.
Caribbean African Canadian Social Services (CAFCAN)
995 Arrow Road, North York, ON, M9M 2Z5
For more information or to book an appointment, call 416-740-1056 or send an email to info@cafcan.org.
Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support
204-100 Craig Henry Drive, Nepean, ON, K2G 5W3
For more information, call 613-248-3330 or send an email to sapaccy@upstreamottawa.ca.
If interested, you can book an appointment online.
Roots Community Services has two locations:
- Brampton Office (36 Queen Street East, Goodison Building-Lower Level, Brampton, ON, L6B 1A2)
- Mississauga Office (2227 South Millway, Suite 202, Mississauga, ON, L5L 3R6)
For more information or to book an appointment, call 647-812-8545 or send an email to sapaccy@rootscs.org.
TAIBU Community Health Centre
27 Tapscott Road, Unit #1
Toronto, Ontario M1B 4Y7
To make a referral or to learn more about the program,
please call 416-679-2735 x212 or send an email to info@taibuchc.ca.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
80 Workman Way, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4
To make a referral, contact ACCESS CAMH (416-535-8501, option 2)
To learn more about the program, please call 416-535-8501 ext. 30655 or
send an email to sapaccy@camh.ca.
Windsor Essex Community Health Centre has multiple locations, but this program is at the
Teen Health location:
Teen Health: 1361 Ouellette Avenue, Unit 101, Windsor, ON, N8X 1J6
For more information or to book an appointment, call 519-253-8481.
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