Resources
We have teamed up with our friends at Kids Help Phone to provide 24/7 support. Text BGCHelp to 686868 to be connected with a Crisis Responder.
Mental Health Resources
- acrossboundaries.ca – provides mental health services for racialized communities
- blackhealthalliance.ca – helps improve the health and well-being of Black communities
- camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/substance-use-program-for-african-canadian-caribbean-youth – support and counselling to African and Caribbean Canadian youth who are dealing with substance use problems and mental health concerns
- taibuchc.ca – focuses on Black mental health and well-being
- ontario.cmha.ca/documents/mental-health-and-wellness-services-for-indigenous-children-and-youth/ – mental health and wellness services for Indigenous children and youth
- heretohelp.bc.ca/resources-0 – more resources for Indigenous communities
Ways to Help
- Petitions, donations, etc: blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
- Stream these videos:
Reasons to Fight
- Black Lives Matter Canada’s List of Demands: blacklivesmatter.ca/demands
Stay Educated
- blacklivesmatter.ca
- healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/Talking-to-Children-about-Racism.aspx (for caregivers)
- commonsensemedia.org/blog/common-sense-media-resources-about-race-and-racism (for caregivers)
