black mental health matters
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THEN Born out of a great social awakening surrounding anti-Black racism and
structural oppression, BLACK MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS (a.k.a. BLACK MH MATTERS
CANADA INC.) was established in 2020 by social workers/psychotherapists, Yemi
Faderin and Susan Bascillo. Individuals across the Greater Toronto Area
immediately acted and donated hundreds of thousands to support low-cost therapy
for Black Canadians who could otherwise not afford it. NOW Donations helped us
create programs that end stigma surrounding Black mental health, provide more
low-cost therapy for those Black Canadians most in need of healing due to racial
trauma, and conduct workshops that educate broader communities on the realities
of anti-Black racism. NEXT We continue to be inspired. As an official
non-profit, we will - work to improve outcomes for Black Canadians experiencing
trauma from institutionalized violence, systemic racism and police brutality. -
equip Black clients, organizations and broader communities with the tools to
identify the consequences of systemic racism and promote safer and more
compassionate spaces. - address a range of social barriers (e.g.
Education-level, under-employment, housing insecurity etc.) which may lead to
poorer mental health outcomes and negatively impact one’s well-being.
