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Mental Health Promotion and Awareness Program
10 Gillingham Dr, Suite 308
Brampton, ON
L6X 5A5
Brampton, ON
L6X 5A5
905-460-9514/647-570-9514
Fax: 905-460-9769
Administration Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Last Updated: Sep 30, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Call office
Eligibility / Target Population
Members of the African/Black community who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing mental health challenges
Fees
None
Executives
Wambui Karanja - Executive Director
905-460-9514 ext 224 * wkaranja@africancommunityservices.org
905-460-9514 ext 224 * wkaranja@africancommunityservices.org
Contacts
Jeff Msangi - Associate Execurive Director Programs Manager
905-460-9514 ext 225 * Msangij@africancommunityservices.org
905-460-9514 ext 225 * Msangij@africancommunityservices.org
Languages
English ; Arabic ; Fanti ; Ga ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi
Area Served
Peel Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Program Activities include:
- daily drop-in services for culturally appropriate supportive counselling and referrals
- promote mental health and awareness in the Black/African community
- outreach community members wo are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing mental health challenges with information and access to community mental health services and resources
- reduce the stigma and shame associated with mental health challenges through public education, supportive counselling and referrals
- provide practical support and advocacy in accessing services and community mental health programs
- advocate for clients to facilitate access to community resources and services
- practical supports in accessing affordable housing, income security programs, food banks, skills upgrading programs, employment services, accompaniments to appointments and advocacy
About Us
Non Profit community based charitable organization providing settlement and integration services and programs to facilitate early settlement of newcomers to Peel and the surrounding areas
Last Updated: Sep 30, 2025: Suggest an edit
