Wellness Supports NOW 

Black Women in Motion – Resource and Referrals List

A wide-ranging set of mental health resources and supports throughout Toronto and region.

Skylark – offering Walk-in Services specifically to Black youth

416-482-0081 ex.6
Tuesday 9:00AM-1:30PM
Wednesday 1:00PM-7:00PM

416-482-0081 ex.5
Monday 1:30-5:00PM
Tuesday 1:30PM-5:00PM
Thursday 1:30PM-5:00PM

If someone calls and identifies as Black they will be offered and can request to speak with a Black therapist, if this is their preference. 

The Most Nurtured – Community Breathes Yoga (Inhale + Exhale Series) exclusively by and for Black womxn

WHEN: Every Thursday of June and July 8:00 – 8:45 pm via Zoom. (Eastern Time Zone)

https://www.themostnurtured.com/communitybreathes

Gentle yoga with an emphasis on self-care and emotional release. Class will start with a short self-care reflection followed by a yoga sequence with primarily slow movement and relaxation positions. All yoga levels are welcome. Join us for individual classes or the full series. This is a LGBTQ+, non-binary and trans-inclusive space. It is an anti-oppressive, and anti-colonial environment.

What’s Up Walk In – Remote Counselling Appointments

Free Virtual Mental Health Counselling

To be connected to a counsellor for a telephone or video session, please call MHTO at 1-866-585-6486, Monday to Friday 9AM – 7PM.

Resources for Black Healing

Have COVID Related Questions?
Telehealth Ontario 24/7
1-866-797-0000

Virtual Health Care
Tia Health
Appletree Medical

Need Help with replacing your ID?
PAID ID Clinic
416 691 7407
Mon- Fri 9AM-3PM

Need Help Now?
Kids Help Phone 24/7 – Up to Age 20
1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
Online Chat

Toronto Distress Centre 24/7
416-408- 4357

Gerstein Centre 24/7
416-929-5200

Need Help Now?
Anishnawbe 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Management
416 891 8606

National Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-TALK

Assaulted Women’s Helpline 24/7
416-863-0511

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre
416-597-8808

LGBTQ Youth Line
Text: 647-694-4275
Sun-Fri 4:30-9:30PM
Chat: Sun-Fri 4:30-9:30PM

 

Walk-in Counselling
What’s Up Walk In Virtual Counselling
Mon- Fri 9AM-7PM
1 866 585 6486

Need to find Emergency Shelter?
Central Intake for Access to Shelters 24/7
416-338-4766

Eva’s Place: Youth Shelter (16-24)
416-441-1414

Eva’s Satellite: Youth Shelter (16-24) w/ Mental Health & Substance Use Support
416-229-1874

 

Harm Reduction
Harm Reduction Sites in Toronto

Overdose Prevention Line
1-888-853-8542

Harm Reduction Supply Delivery
647 825 4327
(South of Bloor/ West of Yonge/ East of Parkside)

Pieces to Pathways
LGBTTQQ2SIA Harm Reduction Services
See More

Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre
Harm Reduction Services
Supervised Consumption Sites
Queen West Site: 168 Bathurst St  416‑703‑8480
Parkdale Site: 1229 Queen St W 416-537-2455
See More

Where to Find Food
Food Link Hotline: Food Bank Access
416 392 6655

Toronto Drop-In Network
Find a Location

YSM Evergreen (Ages 16-24)
365 Spadina Ave
Take Away Meals Mon-Fri 12-2PM
Snacks, Water and Coffee 12-4:30PM

The 519
Takeaway Meals at 519 Church Street
Mon-Fri 1-4PM
Sat-Sun 12:30PM
See More

Fort York Food Bank
380 College Street
Tues, Thurs-Sat 9AM-11AM

For Help with Legal Questions
Online Legal Information
Steps to Justice

Legal Services for Youth >25
Justice for Children and Youth

Ontario Legal Line (24/7)
416-929-8400

Tenant Rights in Ontario
TenantRights.ca

Landlord & Tenant Board Info Line
416-645-8080
Mon-Fri 9-5PM
LTB: Help for Tenants
Frequently Asked Questions 

Employment Support
Acces Employment
See More

St. Stephen’s Employment Centre
See More

Youth Employment Services
See More

Tropicana Community Services
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Toronto Public Library
Wifi Hotspots Available

Artscape Daniels Launchpad
See More

Friends of Ruby
See More

LOFT: TAY Hub
See More

NIA Centre for the Arts
See More

Sand In Water: Creative Gathering
See More

Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council
See More

UNITY Charity
UNITY LIVE Schedule

VIBE Arts
Online Art Programs

Centre for Mindfulness
Online Meditations

Lifted By Purpose
See More

Toronto Public Library
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