About Prevent and Address Gender Based Violence

Similar to our Physical Health, our Mental Health is a continuum.  Members of the Racialized Communities including Afro Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities face many challenges to mental health including the impact of racism, and this can be particularly acute for women, who face additional challenges due to the impact of domestic violence.  Since 1999 we have made it a priority to address mental health in the Racialized Community with a focus on ACB  community, including women and Immigrant/Newcomers through our free Mental health workshops/ seminars/ webinars, support groups , one-on-one and drop-in counselling sessions.  A key focus has been on mental health supports to women experiencing Domestic violence / Gender Based Violence and Human Trafficking. Our support services are provided by licensed ACB councillors and as such is bound by code of Professional regulations, bylaws, code of ethics and confidentiality. We are in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) 

1. Culturally Competent Mental Health Support: Deliver mental health support to racialized and gender-diverse women and girls experiencing and/or survivors of gender-based violence, ensuring they navigate their new environment with resilience and confidence. 
2. Economic Empowerment: Foster an ecosystem where racialized and gender-diverse women and girls can start, acquire, and grow their businesses, providing them with the resources, training, and network to succeed. 
3. Employment Integration: Offer robust programs and partnerships that guide racialized and gender-diverse women and girls toward meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities tailored to their skills and aspirations. 
4. Housing Solutions: Address the challenges of finding affordable housing, ensuring racialized and gender-diverse women and girls have a secure place to call home. 
5. Community Engagement: Organize events, workshops, and seminars that not only equip our members with the necessary skills but also help in building connections, sharing stories, and reinforcing a sense of belonging. 
6. Building Community Capacity for Advocacy: Provide training and support to women to have a voice and advocate with all levels of government and other organizations. 
7. Collaborative Partnerships: Foster alliances with governmental, non-governmental, and private sector entities to expand our reach, enhance our resources, and drive transformative change for the racialized women and girls