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Community and Identity-Based Resources

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At Cognitive Resilience Counselling Clinic (CRCC), we understand that finding the right support can sometimes mean connecting with resources that understand your community, culture, identity, or specific life experiences. We’ve gathered a list of community-based, culturally specific, identity-specific, and population-specific resources that may help you find additional support and connection.

These resources may offer a range of services, including counselling, social support, settlement services, housing support, referrals, advocacy, and other community programs. The types of services available may vary between organizations, and eligibility requirements may apply.

These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are in immediate danger, please refer to our Crisis & Emergency Resources section for immediate support options.

If you are looking for ongoing therapy or mental health support, you may also find our Accessing Care page helpful.

✨ Note: This list is not exhaustive, but we hope it serves as a starting point for finding resources that recognize your unique needs, experiences, and community. ✨

Black Community Resources

Black Community Resources

Black Health and Social Services Hub

 

Phone: 988

- Main: 647-812-5226

Primary Care appointments: 647-812-5226 ext. 901 or 902

Email: info@bhsshubpeel.ca

Website: https://bhsshubpeel.ca/
Hours: Unknown
Location: 19 Rutherford Rd. S., Brampton, ON L6W 3J3

Demographic: All

Languages: English; other languages unknown

Services: 

• Primary Care

- ​Does not require OHIP to access

- Team of family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other medical professionals

- Healthcare navigation and support

- Care for children

- Prenatal care

- Minor office procedures

- Gynecological care

- Adult health maintenance

- Cancer screening

- Chronic disease management

• Additional Services

- ​Mental health and addiction support

- Social services

- Case management

- Monthly caregiver support sessions

- Social gatherings

- Pregnant and expecting mothers program

- Diabetes education

- Health care navigation and support

- Information and referrals

- Health promotion and education

- Social and community support

African Community Services of Peel

Phone: 905-460-9514

Email: info@africancommunityservices.org
Website: https://africancommunityservices.org

Location: 10 Gillingham Drive, Brampton, ON L6X 5A5
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Demographic: Children, youth, families, women, seniors, and newcomers
Languages: English; other languages unknown

Services:

Newcomer settlement program

Youth programs

Women and family programs

Seniors program supports

Volunteer engagement

Resource referrals

Community wellness and development

Mental health awareness and community support

Seniors' support

Youth development

Women and family support

Roots Community Services

Phone: 647-812-8545

Email: supportline@rootscs.org

Website: https://www.rootscs.org/

Location: 36 Queen St. E., Goodison Building – Lower Level, Brampton, ON L6V 1A2
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Demographic: Children, youth, families, women, men, seniors, and newcomers
Languages: English; other languages unknown

Services:

- Several programs and supports available for the listed demographics

- Community and family support

- Youth support

- Women's and men's programs

- Senior support

- Newcomer support

- Mental health and wellness support

- AMANI mental health and substance use support for Black youth

- Violence-against-women and gender-based violence prevention support

- Family and youth support

- Community Crisis Rapid Response Team (CCRRT)

- Housing and wraparound supports

- Black community support line

2SLGBTQIA+ Resources

2SLGBTQIA+ Resources

LGBTQ YouthLine

​- Provides peer support, resources, referrals, and support for LGBTQ+ youth.

Phone: 1-800-268-9688

Email: supportline@rootscs.org

Embrave

​- Provides outreach, emergency shelter, counselling, housing, employment, and referrals.

Phone: 905-403-0864

Website: https://embrave.ca/

Hours: 24/7, year-round

Demographic: Women, Two-Spirit, gender-diverse, transgender and non-binary individuals, and children

South Asian Community Resources

South Asian Community Resources

VSPeel – South Asian Support Program

​- Provides counselling, housing support, and referrals.

Phone: 905-568-1068

Website: https://www.vspeel.org/

Hours: 24/7, year-round

Demographic: All ages and demographics

Languages: Multilingual

South Asian Canadian Health & Social Services

​- Provides counselling and support for South Asian individuals.

Phone: 647-367-4452

Alternate Phone: 416-863-0511

Website: https://sachss.ca/

Demographic: South Asian individuals of all ages

Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil, Gujarati, Malayalam, Arabic, and French

Women & Gender-Based Violence Resources

Women & Gender-Based Violence Resources

Assaulted Women's Helpline – Women's Support

​- Provides crisis counselling and support for women experiencing abuse.

Phone: 416-863-0511

Text: #7233 on Bell, Rogers, Fido, or Telus

TTY: 866-863-7868

Website: https://www.awhl.org/

Hours: 24/7

Demographic: Women of all ages

Revive

​- Provides therapy, resources, and referrals.

Phone: 905-792-0821

Website: https://revivehere.com/

Demographic: Women, children, and families

Indigenous Community Resources

Indigenous Community Resources

Hope for Wellness Helpline

​- Provides immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention.

Phone: 1-855-242-3310

Website: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/

Demographic: Indigenous people of all ages

Languages: English and French; Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut available by request

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line

​- Provides crisis support related to experiences and impacts of residential schools.

Phone: 1-855-925-4419

Demographic: Former residential school survivors, their families, and intergenerational survivors

Languages: English and French

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line

​- Provides crisis support for individuals and families affected by MMIWG.

Phone: 1-844-413-6649

Demographic: Indigenous people affected by the loss of a missing or murdered Indigenous woman, girl, or Two-Spirit person

Languages: English and French

Newcomer & Settlement Resources

Newcomer & Settlement Resources

African Community Services of Peel

​- Provides newcomer settlement support, community programs, and referrals.

Phone: 905-460-9514

Email: info@africancommunityservices.org

Website: https://africancommunityservices.org/

Location: 10 Gillingham Drive, Brampton, ON L6X 5A5

Roots Community Services

​- Provides community, family, youth, senior, and newcomer support.

Phone: 647-812-8545

Email: supportline@rootscs.org

Website: https://www.rootscs.org/

Location: 36 Queen St. E., Goodison Building – Lower Level, Brampton, ON L6V 1A2

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