Black Youth Helpline, Helpline and Supports

Black Youth Helpline

Site: Black Youth Helpline Phone Line

Service: Helpline and Supports

Record #: MET5611

Last Full Update: 15 May 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-285-9944
Toll Free Phone	1-833-294-8650
E-Mail	info@blackyouth.ca
Website	www.blackyouth.ca
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Primary Contact	Olga Semple, Director; Phone: 416-285-9944; Email: AdminAsst@blackyouth.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	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
Hours	Helpline: Mon-Sun 9 am-10 pm
Areas Served	Canada
Eligibility	Ages: 12 year(s) and up Open to all youth and their families; culturally appropriate supports and services for Black youth and families
Application	Call, email or submit contact form on the website Appointments required for in-person visits
Languages	French and other languages available upon request
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	North York
Address & Map	1111 Finch Ave W Suite 411 North York, ON Canada M3J 2E5
Mailing Address	1111 Finch Ave W Suite 411 Toronto, ON Canada M3J 2E5
Physical Access	Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Ramp to wheelchair accessible door ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings	Mental Health & Addictions
InfoPod Sub Headings	Child & Youth Mental Health

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