Black Mental Health Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the impacts of anti-Black racism on Black communities, families and individuals. This year, the celebration highlights the power of joy as a transformative tool in overcoming the impacts of anti-Black racism and promoting Black mental wellness.
The City has partnered with community organizations to lead the initiative and animate spaces across Toronto from March 3 to 9. Find more information on the City’s Black Mental Health Week webpage.
Events this year include a youth art exhibit, thought-provoking film screening, powerful panel discussion and an afternoon of comedy and cultural healing. All events are free, but registration is required. Visit blackmentalhealthweek.ca for event details and registration.
The City offers free, confidential, 24 hours 7 days a week easy access to culturally-appropriate mental health supports and services. Residents aged 16 and older can access the Toronto Community Crisis Service by calling 211. Find more information on the City’s Toronto Community Crisis Service webpage.
The City is doing a survey of the Church Street Pedestrianization Project that my office and the Church-Wellesley Village BIA is operating on Church Street between Wellesley Street East and Alexander Street until August 21. Your feedback will help inform the City's response to future street closures here and across the City. If your a resident who has been to Church Street, take the survey! And if you haven't yet been, come see what you're missing then take the survey! The survey closes September 7, 2026.
The City of Toronto’s Identify ‘N Impact community grant helps promote youth engagement and community safety by providing up to $17K for youth-led (15-29) initiatives that help with violence prevention, mental health and well-being, skills development, arts and youth-friendly spaces. Applications are now open until September 15 at 12:00pm.
Opened last year, Biidaasige Park is expanding with 10 more acres of public waterfront space at 238 Cherry Street on Ookwemin Minising. With new places to walk, cycle, paddle, gather, enjoy public art and take in skyline views, residents and visitors are invited to come celebrate during opening weekend on July 25 and 26. See what’s happening this weekend and beyond, including free guided kayak tours, walking tours and art-making workshops.