B.L.A.C.K. – Black Links and Access to Clinical Community Care for Kids
The B.L.A.C.K. – Black Links and Access to Clinical Community Care for Kids program provides culturally responsive mental health services for Black, African, and Caribbean…
In this creative and supportive group, participants will utilize the tree as a metaphor to tell stories about one's life. Participants can expect to build new, positive narratives about themselves and develop a stronger sense of identity.
Type:
Group, Mental Health and/or Addictions
Age:
10 – 17 years
Fees:
Free
Referral:
No referral required
Eligibility:
10 – 17 years
Languages offered:
English
Location:
100 Consilium Place, Suite 600
Hours:
Program runs for six Mondays, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
For intake & referral
Call Help Ahead at 1-866-585-6486Program focus: Mental Health, Trauma, Youth
In this creative and supportive group, you’ll utilize the tree as a metaphor to tell stories about one’s life. Participants are invited to think of their life in relation to the different parts of a tree, highlighting what makes them unique.
Participants can expect to go from a tree of life to a forest of life and together, weather the storms of life.
This FREE 6-week in-person art program includes:
| Group | Age | Start Date | End Date | Note |
| Fall Group | 10–13 years | Oct 19, 2026 | Nov 23, 2026 | |
| Winter Group | 10–13 years | Jan 11, 2027 | Feb 22, 2027 | No session on Family day (Feb 15) |
| Spring Group | 13–17 years | Apr 5, 2027 | May 10, 2027 |
Got questions? Call program coordinator Zack Dias at 416-438-3697 ext. 12968 or email zack.dias@stridestoronto.ca.
For intake & referral
Call Help Ahead at 1-866-585-6486