March 6 is Black Mental Health day in Ottawa. The day is recognized on the first Monday of March in Ontario. Here are some resources for accessing mental health support.
The day is recognized on the first Monday of March in Ontario. According to the“By proclaiming the first Monday in March in each year as Black Mental Health Day in Ontario, the provincial government can show Black Ontarians that it recognizes the ongoing impact on mental health that results from staying silent on issues of anti-Black racism in public services. Black Mental Health Day will also raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities across Ontario.
The Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition has been hosting events March 1 - March 7 as part of a Black Mental Health Week. “Throughout this week, we’ve been having events all around, some online some in-person. It’s been a really great experience to meet other people who are passionate about black mental health,” says Kahin. 571-0097 is provided by Somerset West CHC and is staffed by someone who speaks Swahili and English, who provides practical support and referrals for support, including to Counselling Connect and other health services. Interpretation services are also available for other languages.
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