Across Boundaries: An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET3527 | Last Full Update: 06 Nov 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 416-787-3007 |
| Fax | 416-787-4421 |
| info@acrossboundaries.ca | |
| Website | www.acrossboundaries.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABMentalHealth Instagram: instagram.com/abmentalhealth Twitter: twitter.com/ABMentalHealth |
| Primary Contact | Genoveva Policarpio, Office Manager; Phone: 416-787-3007 ext 297; Fax: 416-787-0812; Email: genoveva@acrossboundaries.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Registered Charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Aseefa Sarang, Executive Director; Phone: 416-787-3007 ext 226; Fax: 416-787-0812; Email: aseefa@acrossboundaries.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Ethnoracial mental health centre * individual and community support (case management) * support groups and peer support * family support * consumer/survivor initiatives to address economic and social barriers, such as employment preparation, computer training, and literacy and ESL classes * drop-in, social rehabilitation, life skills development, community kitchen * leadership and advocacy training * alternative models of support and services, including art and music therapy * community outreach, including anti-racism education and training in mental health * psychiatric consultation |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York Region |
| Boundaries | Greater Toronto Area |
| Eligibility | Persons 16 years and older from racialized communities, with severe mental health problems/illnesses and substance abuse * consumers/survivors |
| Application | Self referral or referral by family member, health professional, social service or community agency, diversion program, religious institution or social organization * for intake and program information call 416-787-3007 ext 222 or visit website * case management -- apply through Access Point, call 1-888-640-1934 or visit www.theaccesspoint.ca to complete application |
| Languages | English ; Afrikaans ; Amharic ; Bengali ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Dari ; Farsi ; Harari ; Hindi ; Pashto ; Punjabi ; Shona ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi ; Urdu ; Xhosa ; Other African, Caribbean and Asian languages may be available, including Arabic, Filipino, Gujarati, Sinhala, Tamil, Tsonga |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | York |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Caledonia Rd and Eglinton Ave W |
| Physical Access | Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs ; Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Mental Health ; Drop-In Centres ; Support Groups |
| Service Categories | Art Therapy ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Community Mental Health Agencies ; Cultural Awareness/Competencies Training ~ Mental Health Issues ; Food Preparation Facilities ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Leadership Development ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Life Skills Education ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Mental Health Drop In Centres ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ; Music Therapy ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Outreach Programs ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Peer Role Model Programs ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Cultural/Racial Issues ~ Mental Health Issues ; Psychiatric Case Management ; Psychiatric Rehabilitation |
