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Organization:
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Black Youth Helpline - Helpline and Supports
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Phone Numbers:
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416-285-9944
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Toll-Free:
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1-833-294-8650
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Address:
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1111 Finch Ave W Suite 411
Toronto, ON
M3J 2E5
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Location:
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A toll-free phone line that provides national support and other support services for youth, families, and schools across Canada.
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Ramp to wheelchair accessible door ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom
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Hours:
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Helpline: Mon-Sun 9 am-10 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Olga Semple - Director
416-285-9944 * AdminAsst@blackyouth.ca
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Service Description:
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Multicultural Youth Helpline and Services - youth and family situation professional and culturally relevant assessment and intervention
- identification of root causes, issues, and challenges
- support plan development
- stay-in-school initiatives
- assists youth to remain and succeed in school
- development of relationship between schools, families, and communities
- assistance of addressing the needs of diverse school populations
- parent and family support
- assists families better understand and address challenges experienced by children, youth, and family
- systems navigation assistance
- promote access to appropriate professional mainstream health and related services with a focus on early, pre-crisis support
- helps address barriers of access to needed mainstream services
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call, email or submit contact form on the website
Appointments required for in-person visits
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all youth and their families; culturally appropriate supports and services for Black youth and families
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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by appointment as needed
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Area Served:
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Algoma, Barrie & Area, Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Brant, Burlington, Cambridge–North Dumfries, Chatham – Kent, City of Thunder Bay, Cochrane, Collingwood & Area, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Elgin, Etobicoke, Grey and Bruce, Guelph–Puslinch, Haldimand Norfolk, Haliburton County and City of Kawartha Lakes, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Huron and Perth, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Kingston, Kitchener–Waterloo–Wellesley–Wilmot–Woolwich, Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, London and Middlesex, Midland, Penetanguishene & Area, Milton, Muskoka, Niagara, Niagara North West, Nipissing–Temiskaming, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North Lanark/North Grenville, North West Mississauga, North York, Northern, Northumberland County, Oakville, Orillia & Area, Ottawa, Oxford and Norfolk, Peterborough City and County, Prescott/Russell, Quinte, Renfrew County, Rural Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, Rural Hastings, Sarnia – Lambton, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South Simcoe, South West Mississauga, Stormont/Dundas/Glengarry, Sudbury–Manitoulin–Parry Sound, Toronto, Wellington, Windsor – Essex, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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5/15/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143598
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