Rexdale Community Health Centre

Mental Health and Counselling

Support for children, youth, adults, seniors, and families in Rexdale and nearby communities. We offer counselling, therapy, case management, group programs, and connections to community supports.

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Counselling and Therapy Services in Rexdale

We offer counselling and therapy services for people living in Rexdale and nearby communities. Our goal is simple: to make mental health support easier to access, respectful, and helpful in real life.

We understand that many people in our community are newcomers, immigrants, or come from communities that have not always had fair access to care. Our team works to remove barriers and create a space where you feel understood, respected, and supported.

You can come to us for many reasons, including stress, relationships, parenting, depression, anxiety, job loss, separation, divorce, new relationships, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, grief, bereavement, life transitions, and other challenges. We will listen, support you, and help you find ways to move forward.

We provide integrated case management designed to streamline access to essential social services. Our services are professional, confidential, and linguistically accessible for individuals and families in North Etobicoke.

Therapy and Case Management Support for All Ages

We support children, youth, adults, and seniors. Everyone’s situation is different, so we adjust our approach to fit your needs, age, culture, and comfort level.

For younger children, support may include play and activities. For youth and adults, therapy may focus on conversation, coping skills, problem-solving, and emotional support. For older adults, we can also support life changes, health concerns, caregiving stress, grief, and connection to services.

Pediatric Therapy and Case Management, Ages 0–29

We provide therapy and case management for children, youth, and young adults from birth to age 29. This means we look at the whole picture, including family, school, health, emotional wellness, and community needs.

We are committed to supporting Black youth and all youth in a way that respects identity, lived experience, and culture. We help families understand and access services such as school supports, health care, community programs, and other resources.

Social Workers in Our Inter-Professional Care Team

Our social workers are part of a larger care team that works together to support you. They understand mental health and the systems people often need to navigate, such as housing, income support, schools, health care, and community services.

If you are unsure where to go or what help is available, our social workers can guide you step by step and help connect you with the right supports.

What is Therapy?

Therapy is a space where you can talk openly about what is going on in your life. It is a conversation with a trained professional who listens without judgment and helps you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

People come to therapy for many reasons. You might feel stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or not like yourself. You might want support with relationships, family, parenting, life changes, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or past experiences.

Therapy is like having someone in your corner: someone who helps you slow things down, understand what is happening, and find steps that feel right for you.

What is Case Management?

Case management is practical support to help you find and connect with services you may need in your day-to-day life.

This may include support with housing, health care, income or financial supports, school services, community programs, forms, referrals, phone calls, and coordinating with other services.

Case management helps make systems feel less confusing and helps you get connected to the right resources for your situation.

Ongoing Support After Crisis

Toronto Community Crisis Services

We work closely with Toronto Community Crisis Services to support individuals after a crisis. If you have received help from Toronto Community Crisis Services, our team can provide ongoing support to help you continue your care and recovery.

We can help you stay connected to services, build coping skills, and create a plan moving forward. Support should not stop after a moment of crisis. We are here to walk alongside you with consistent care and connection.

Group Therapy and Wellness Programs

We offer group therapy and wellness programs where people can come together to learn, practise skills, and support one another. Groups are welcoming, guided by trained therapists or facilitators, and focused on practical tools you can use in daily life.

Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Grief and Bereavement
Mindfulness
Trauma Awareness and Healing
Youth Art Therapy
Yoga and Wellness Supports
Workshops for Parents, Youth, Newcomers, and Families

Program topics may change throughout the year based on community needs and available services. Please contact us to ask what is currently being offered.

AMANI Program: Mental Health and Wellness for Us, by Us

Are you or is someone you know experiencing mental health or substance use challenges? If you identify as Black and are between 12–29 years old in North Etobicoke, AMANI is here to support you.

Mental Health & Substance Use Care for Black Youth in North Etobicoke

Your mental health and wellness is important to us. The AMANI Mental Health & Substance Use Program provides culturally responsive and affirming support and counselling to Black, African, and/or Caribbean youth who are dealing with mental health and substance use challenges.

We take into consideration the unique challenges that Black youth and their families and caregivers face when trying to access care. Our clinical teams work from an Africentric, youth-focused, non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, harm reduction, intersectional, strengths-based, and healing-centred lens to support youth of African and/or Caribbean descent working through their mental health and/or substance use challenges.

The AMANI Mental Health & Substance Use Program is available in eight communities across Ontario. Rexdale Community Health Centre provides one of those eight programs to Black youth in Etobicoke.

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Healing-centred Support for Black Youth through AMANI

Our program offers a range of confidential services, including counselling, addictions support, group therapy, and trauma-informed interventions. We are dedicated to supporting Black, African, and/or Caribbean youth (ages 12–29) and Black families with personalized care, fostering healing and resilience.

All AMANI Mental Health & Substance Use Program staff at Rexdale CHC identify as Black.
Telephone and in-person appointments are available.
In-person appointments take place in a fully wheelchair-accessible facility.
Africentricity recognizes the importance, dignity, cultural expression, and self-determination of people of African descent.

Services Available Through AMANI

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Comprehensive assessments exploring biological, psychological, cultural, and social factors affecting mental health and substance use. Together we develop a personalized treatment plan focused on positive growth and development.

Counselling

A talk-based approach helping youth address life challenges through assessment, goal setting, coping strategies, education, and support.

Psychotherapy

Evidence-based therapeutic interventions designed to improve mental wellness and support emotional and psychological well-being.

Psychiatry

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication prescribing, and ongoing monitoring where appropriate.

Group Therapy

Therapist-led group sessions that encourage learning, healing, peer support, emotional expression, and skill development.

Caregivers Support Group

Educational and supportive programs for caregivers and family members of Black youth experiencing mental health or substance use concerns.

Case Management / Wrap-Around Services / Service Navigation

Coordinated support connecting youth and families to community, health, housing, educational, and social services.

Mental Health Promotion and Prevention

Programs addressing social determinants of health such as housing, food insecurity, financial challenges, discrimination, and racism to improve wellness outcomes across the community.

More About AMANI

AMANI is the first-ever Canadian hospital and community partnership focused on advancing mental health care for Black youth.
AMANI is a provincial network of organizations supporting African, Caribbean, and Black youth in achieving their wellness goals.
Formerly known as SAPACCY (Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth).

AMANI Program Locations Across Ontario

Scarborough – TAIBU Community Health Centre
Etobicoke – Rexdale Community Health Centre
North York – Caribbean African Canadian Social Services (CAFCAN)
Toronto – Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Peel – Roots Community Services
Ottawa – Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support
Hamilton – Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre
Windsor – Windsor Essex Community Health Centre

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How to Access Support

If you are looking for support, you are welcome here. Please send us an email at mentalhealthsupport@rexdalechc.com, or you can call one of our locations for more information or to ask about booking an appointment. Referrals may also be submitted through the referral form.

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