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Program:
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Mental Health Promotion and Awareness Program
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Phone Numbers:
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905-460-9514/647-570-9514
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Fax:
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905-460-9769
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Address:
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10 Gillingham Dr, Suite 308
Brampton, ON
L6X 5A5
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Intersection:
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Main St N and Bovaird Dr W
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Location:
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Brampton (Brampton West)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Executives:
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Wambui Karanja - Executive Director
905-460-9514 ext 224 * wkaranja@africancommunityservices.com
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Public Contacts:
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Eunice Mbugua - Programs Manager
905-460-9514 ext 225 * eunicem@africancommunityservices.com
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Service Description:
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Program Activities include:
- daily drop-in services for culturally appropriate supportive counselling and referrals
- promote mental health and awareness in the Black/African community
- outreach community members wo are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing mental health challenges with information and access to community mental health services and resources
- reduce the stigma and shame associated with mental health challenges through public education, supportive counselling and referrals
- provide practical support and advocacy in accessing services and community mental health programs
- advocate for clients to facilitate access to community resources and services
- practical supports in accessing affordable housing, income security programs, food banks, skills upgrading programs, employment services, accompaniments to appointments and advocacy
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of the African/Black community who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing mental health challenges
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Languages:
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English ; Arabic ; Fanti ; Ga ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi
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Area Served:
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Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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10/24/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=170820
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