Infant, child, and youth mental health agencies in the city of Toronto have formed a task force to develop a multi-year strategy to address anti-Black racism in the sector. The goal of the project is to ensure that the sector honours its promise to end anti-Black racism and provide culturally responsive programs and services which help Black infants, children, and youth thrive. The Anti-Black Racism Task Force is comprised of staff from a cross-section of agencies in Toronto.

The strategic priorities outlined in this document include:

  • Providing leadership and advocating for systems change to dismantle anti-Black racism
  • Improving access to culturally appropriate and responsive programs and services where and when people need them
  • Promoting mental wellness and reducing stigma within Toronto’s Black communities
  • Hiring and supporting the well-being, success, and advancement of Black staff
  • Engaging African Canadian parents/caregivers and communities

External Resources

Programs, practices and resources to help Ontario’s post-secondary institutions enhance their capacity to support student mental health and well-being.