Mental Health Week 2025: Prioritizing Wellness in Our Communities
This year’s theme is all about “healing in community”, because mental health isn’t just personal, it’s communal. Our well-being is tied to our stories, our roots, and our relationships. And when we are seen, supported, and affirmed, our healing deepens.
At the Black Health and Social Services Hub (BHSS Hub) Peel, we believe that mental health is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. As we recognize Mental Health Week, we honour the experiences, resilience, and healing journeys of Black, African, and Caribbean (BAC) individuals across our communities.
Why Culturally Affirming Mental Health Support Matters
Many in our communities have faced barriers to accessing mental health care, whether due to stigma, systemic racism, or services that simply don’t reflect or understand our lived experiences. That’s why BHSS Hub is committed to offering mental health and addiction services that are culturally informed, judgment-free, and rooted in the values of our communities.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, or life transitions, our team walks with you, offering support that recognizes your identity and affirms your strength.
How BHSS Hub Can Support You
Our programs are designed to meet people where they are:
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT): For individuals with serious mental illness who need consistent, community-based support.
- Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI): For youth and young adults (14–35) experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
- Multidisciplinary Team (MDT): A collaborative care team that provides wraparound mental health and addictions support, centered on Afrocentric values.
- Care Navigation: Helping you find the right supports, from therapy to health education and more.
Every service we offer is grounded in empathy, respect, and cultural safety.
Your Healing Matters, You Are Not Alone
Mental Health Week is a reminder that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you need to talk, learn coping strategies, or connect with others who understand your journey, we’re here for you.