Pathways to Care

Pathways to Care is moving to Black Heath Alliance!

It’s been an incredible 5 year journey for this project, and we are so grateful for the passion, enthusiasm and support from our community. We couldn’t have accomplished this without you!

Our accounts will remain open, but become inactive on September 13th 2024.

We hope you’ll continue to follow us on our Black Health Alliance accounts to see what we’re up to next!

If you have any questions about the move, please feel free to shoot us a DM!

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Pathways to Care fait la transition vers Black Heath Alliance !

Nous avons passé 5 années incroyables pour ce projet, et nous sommes très reconnaissants de la passion, de l’enthousiasme et du soutien de notre communauté. Nous n’aurions pas pu le faire sans vous !

Notre page restera ouverte, mais deviendra inactive le 13 septembre 2024

Nous espérons que vous continuerez à nous suivre sur nos pages de Black Health Alliance pour voir ce que nous préparons ensuite !

Si vous avez des questions au sujet de la transition, n’hésitez pas à nous envoyer un DM.

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day.
This year's theme is , highlighting the importance of collective action in the fight against overdose. Today we honour our loved ones and continue our commitment to making safer substance use accessible to everyone in our communities.

Harm reduction saves lives, below are some helpful community resources (links in bio):

✅Naloxone kits are free and can help reverse overdose, get trained for free on how to use them. Find a site or mobile service near you: https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit

✅ Get free kits to use substances safely. Find a location near you: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/harm-reduction-supplies-and-locations/

✅Services and support for Black and Indigenous people using substances:
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https://www.blackindigenousharmredux.org/resources

The Pathways to Care Team wishes you and your loved ones a fun and safe Caribana long weekend!

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L’équipe de Pathways to Care vous souhaite et à vos proches, une weekend de caribana amusante et avec de sécurité!

August 1st is recognized in Canada and by Anglophone Caribbean nations as Emancipation Day.

It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire, which laid a pathway to freeing over 800,000 enslaved Africans and their descendants in parts of the Caribbean, Africa, South America and Canada.

Canadians are not always aware that Black and Indigenous Peoples were once enslaved on the land that is now Canada. Those who fought enslavement were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.

Therefore, each August 1st, Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against both anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination.

Emancipation Day celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.

Source: Government of Canada




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Le 1er août est reconnu au Canada et par les pays anglophones des Caraïbes comme le Jour de l’émancipation. Ce jour-là, en 1834, la Slavery Abolition Act de 1833 (Loi sur l’abolition de l’esclavage) est entrée en vigueur partout dans l’Empire britannique, ouvrant la voie à la libération de plus de 800 000 esclaves africains et leurs descendants dans des régions des Caraïbes, d’Afrique, d’Amérique du Sud ainsi que du Canada. Les Canadiens ne savent pas toujours que les personnes noires et autochtones ont déjà été soumis à l’esclavage sur le territoire qui est aujourd’hui le Canada. Les personnes qui ont lutté contre l’esclavage ont joué un rôle essentiel dans la formation de notre société pour qu'elle soit aussi diversifiée qu'elle l'est aujourd'hui.

Voilà pourquoi, le 1er août de chaque année, les Canadiens sont invités à mener une réflexion, à se conscientiser et à s’engager dans la lutte continue contre le racisme et la discrimination à l’égard des communautés noires et des peuples autochtones.

Le Jour de l’émancipation met en valeur la force et la persévérance des communautés noires au Canada.

Source: Gouvernement du Canada

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our virtual Pathways to Care project closeout!🩷

We're so grateful for the opportunity to connect with you all, learn from each other and brainstorm imaginative ways to improve mental health for our youth and families!

Despite our Pathways to Care project coming to a close, we're so excited to continue on our pathway to Black mental health and wellness at Black Health Alliance🫶🏿

Thank you for all the support!

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak to you and yours from the Pathways to Care Team!

We want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who attended and made our Pathways to Care project closeout, Pathways Forward, a success!🫶🏿

To our community members and leaders especially, this entire project could not have been possible without your unwavering support, participation and enthusiasm for improving mental health for our youth and families. 🩷

To our collaborators, contributors, facilitators and subject matter experts, your involvement has been immeasurable and we hope to continue working alongside you all for the future of Black mental wellness. ✨

A special thank you to our event speakers: - your leadership, expertise and passion are incredibly inspiring! 🔥

We’re excited to continue on this pathway forward, and we are grateful to each of you that have joined us! 😀

Happy Pride from the Pathways to Care Team! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

This month we celebrate the contributions of Black q***r, trans and 2spirit folks that have fought and continue to fight diligently for our collective rights and freedoms!

Meet our incredible Pathways Forward speakers!🤩 We are so excited to have these amazing folks join us to share their insights and expertise for what will be a spectacular closing celebration where we’ll reflect on our accomplishments and envision the future for our Pathways for Care Project!

Have you signed up yet? Registration closes May 10th 2024.
You’re not gonna wanna miss this one, sign up below!🥳

Register here: https://pathwaysforward.eventbrite.ca/

Meet our incredible Pathways Forward speakers! 🤩

We are so excited to have these amazing folks join us to share their insights and expertise for what will be a spectacular closing celebration where we’ll reflect on our accomplishments and envision the future for our Pathways for Care Project! 🎉

Have you signed up yet? Registration closes May 10th 2024.

You're not gonna wanna miss this one, link in bio to sign up! ✨

Pathways Forward is coming soon - registration closes May 10th 2024! ✨

Don’t miss out on an amazing community celebration filled with entertainment, food, workshops and more! 🎉

Let’s get together and envision the future of Pathways to Care and mental health for Black youth and their families!

Link in bio, seats are limited so secure your spot today!

Pathways Forward: Results, Reflections and Next Steps Join us for food, workshops and entertainment as we reflect and celebrate our Pathways to Care journey!

This mental health week, we’re being called to be kind. 🫶🏿

Compassion and empathy are what connects us all; when we’re able to extend our capacity for kindness we can build intentional connections of support and empowerment!

We can challenge mental health stigma by centering care and understanding in our approaches.

Our compassion is what will carry us forward as we dismantle oppressive structures and reimagine communities built on mutual care!

If you’re looking for Black focused and mainstream mental health resources, check out our ConnectMe Database, here: https://www.pathwaystocare.ca/connect-me

Don't miss a day of empowering activities this weekend!💪🏿

On May 4th from 10am to 3pm at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, we invite you to a free breast and cervical cancer health seminar and screening for African-Caribbean Communities!

There will be on-site screening for breast and cervical cancer, wellness sessions, panel discussions, meditation, lunch, music, dancing, free parking and more!

Register to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/empowerher-breast-cervical-health-seminar-tickets-861855692577?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Durham Community Health Centre Black Health Alliance Lakeridge Health The Olive Branch of Hope Cancer Support Services TAIBU Community Health Centre

EmpowerHER Breast & Cervical Health Seminar Learn how to take control of your health. Be aware. Reduce your risks and get screened. Join us for a day of empowering activities.

Don’t miss Cafcan Cafcan's Indaba event: Mental Health is Wealth on Sunday, May 5th, 2024 from 12:30pm-4:00pm at BMOIFL, 3550 Pharmacy Avenue, Scarborough. 🎊

This free event will be a safe space for youth and caregivers to find out more about navigating the mental health care system, enjoy self-care activities like yoga, meditation, mindfulness, painting activities, food and more! 🙌🏿

Incredible presentations will allow young people and community members alike to share their thoughts on mental health research and bring clinicians into the fold to inform us on how we can help one another seek out mental health services!

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-is-wealth-community-event-tickets-873859576517?aff=oddtdtcreator.

You're invited to Pathways Forward! 🤩

Over the past 5 years, our community-driven and youth-led systems change project known as Pathways to Care, led by Black Health Alliance has been committed to improving the mental healthcare system for Black children, youth and their families.

As our journey concludes, this event will be an opportunity to thank our community for their support on this project, discuss results, reflect on our achievements through the project and envision the future of Black mental health and substance use health care.

Registration closes May 10th, hit the link in our bio to reserve your spot today and make sure to tell a friend to tell a friend! 🎊

Register here: www.pathwaysforward.eventbrite.ca

Join us for a day of empowering activities! 💪🏿On May 4th from 10am to 3pm at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, we invite you to a free breast and cervical cancer health seminar and screening for African-Caribbean Communities!

There will be on-site screening for breast and cervical cancer, wellness sessions, panel discussions, meditation, lunch, music, dancing, free parking and more!

Register to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/empowerher-breast-cervical-health-seminar-tickets-861855692577?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Durham Community Health Centre Black Health Alliance Lakeridge Health The Olive Branch of Hope Cancer Support Services Taibu Chc

Wishing everyone a blessed Eid from the Pathways to Care Team! 🌙

It's World Health Day! 🌍As we focus on our right to quality health care, we believe everyone, everywhere has the right to good mental health, protection from mental health risks, and access to safer services. Check out our ConnectMe Database for a list of Black-focused mental health and wellness services near you!

https://www.pathwaystocare.ca/connect-me