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Across Boundaries

@ab_mentalhealth

Our vision is to provide dignified, inclusive and compassionate mental health and addiction services for racialized communities in the Greater Toronto Area.

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We recently had the opportunity to facilitate an impactful training session for WoodGreen Community Services The session focused on Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP)—a framework designed to challenge systemic inequalities and foster equity, empowerment, and social justice.

We recently had the opportunity to facilitate an impactful training session for <a href="/WoodGreenDotOrg/">WoodGreen Community Services</a> 

The session focused on  Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP)—a framework designed to challenge  systemic inequalities and foster equity, empowerment, and social  justice.
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Access to addiction care in Canada isn’t equal. For racialized communities culturally unsafe care, provider bias, and fear of criminalization often stand in the way of recovery. Substance use doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s shaped by trauma, systemic racism, poverty, and stigma.

Access to addiction care in Canada isn’t equal.
For racialized communities culturally unsafe care, provider bias, and fear of criminalization often stand in the way of recovery. Substance use doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s shaped by trauma, systemic racism, poverty, and stigma.
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Election seasons can stir stress & uncertainty for many — especially for newcomers & racialized communities. That’s why we’re proud to support CMHA National Election 2025 platform, which calls for real solutions. Read more about the movement: cmha.ca/what-we-do/pol…

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Healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about accepting your whole self, especially the parts still growing. #mentalhealth #selfcompassion #growth #Healing #healingjourney

Healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about accepting your whole self, especially the parts still growing.

#mentalhealth #selfcompassion #growth #Healing #healingjourney
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It’s easy to overlook the little things but often, it’s those quiet moments that ground us. A warm cup of tea. A favorite song. Sunlight through the window. Gratitude doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful. Take 2 minutes and list 3 small things you’re grateful for today.

It’s easy to overlook the little things but often, it’s those quiet moments that ground us.

A warm cup of tea.
A favorite song.
Sunlight through the window.

Gratitude doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful.
Take 2 minutes and list 3 small things you’re grateful for today.
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This #MentalHealthWeek, we’re starting with what “unmasking” really looks like—in fear, exhaustion, and finally, support. Real scenarios that remind us: You don’t have to have it all together. You’re allowed to ask for help. Being honest about how you feel is brave.

This #MentalHealthWeek, we’re starting with what “unmasking” really looks like—in fear, exhaustion, and finally, support.

Real scenarios that remind us:

You don’t have to have it all together.
You’re allowed to ask for help.
Being honest about how you feel is brave.
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This Mental Health Week, we’re #unmasking the quiet strength it takes to ask for help. These stories from our community remind us: healing begins when we feel seen, safe, and supported. Let’s keep creating space for honesty, connection, and care. #UnmaskingMentalHealth

This Mental Health Week, we’re #unmasking the  quiet strength it takes to ask for help. 

These stories from our  community remind us: healing begins when we feel seen, safe, and  supported.

Let’s keep creating space for honesty, connection, and care.

#UnmaskingMentalHealth
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Every step you take toward healing counts. You’re learning. You’re evolving. You’re doing your best — and that’s more than enough. #Affirmations #SelfGrowth #MentalWellness

Every step you take toward healing counts.

You’re learning. You’re evolving. You’re doing your best — and that’s more than enough. 

#Affirmations #SelfGrowth #MentalWellness
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We're delighted to welcome you to the HUB@2115! Your one-stop shop for community services in North Western Toronto. From health care to employment support, NWTorontoOHT is here to help. Visit them at 2115 Finch Ave. West. #CommunityCare #TheHUB2115

We're delighted to welcome you to the HUB@2115! Your one-stop shop for community services in North Western Toronto.

From health care to employment support, <a href="/NWTorontoOHT/">NWTorontoOHT</a>  is here to help. 

Visit them at 2115 Finch Ave. West.

#CommunityCare #TheHUB2115
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For many racialized teens, what’s labeled as “defiance” is actually pain — often dismissed, overlooked, or misdiagnosed. Understanding is the first step to healing. Let’s shift the conversation from judgment to care. #youthmentalhealth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth

For many racialized teens, what’s labeled as “defiance” is actually pain — often dismissed, overlooked, or misdiagnosed.

Understanding is the first step to healing.

Let’s shift the conversation from judgment to care.

#youthmentalhealth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth
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In a world of constant comparison, it’s easy to overlook what’s good in our own lives. You might be measuring your happiness, your relationships, even your success—against someone else’s highlight reel. But that disconnect? It can quietly wear down your #MentalHealth

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Save the Date July 3, 2025 | 12:00–1:30 PM EST Join us for an online webinar marking 10 years since the passing of Andrew Loku — a moment to reflect, remember, and take action. 🔗 Registration link coming soon. #JusticeForAndrewLoku #MentalHealthEquity

Save the Date
July 3, 2025 | 12:00–1:30 PM EST

Join  us for an online webinar marking 10 years since the passing of Andrew  Loku — a moment to reflect, remember, and take action.

đź”— Registration link coming soon.

#JusticeForAndrewLoku #MentalHealthEquity
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Pride Month is a time to celebrate and reflect. Too many in the 2SLGBTQI+ community still face silent forms of exclusion. This month and beyond, let’s stand for equity, safety & mental well-being. You deserve to be safe, seen & supported. #Pride2025 #InclusiveCare #PrideMonth

Pride Month is a time to celebrate and reflect.

Too many in the 2SLGBTQI+ community still face silent forms of exclusion.

This month and beyond, let’s stand for equity, safety &amp; mental well-being.

You deserve to be safe, seen &amp; supported.

#Pride2025 #InclusiveCare #PrideMonth
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Registration is now open. Join us for a powerful online webinar commemorating 10 years since the passing of Andrew Loku—a time to reflect, remember, and mobilize for change. 🗓 July 3, 2025 🕛 12:00–1:30 PM EST 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4kEykOe #justiceforandrewloku

Registration is now open.

Join us for a powerful online webinar commemorating 10 years since the passing of Andrew Loku—a time to reflect, remember, and mobilize for change.

đź—“ July 3, 2025
🕛 12:00–1:30 PM EST
đź”— Register now: bit.ly/4kEykOe

#justiceforandrewloku
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This is not just a statistic—it’s a reality. We must recognize how racism, systemic violence, and generational trauma impact Black mental health—every single day. #BlackMentalHealth #PTSDawareness #RacialTrauma #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #MensMentalHealthMonth

This is not just a statistic—it’s a reality.

We must recognize how racism, systemic violence, and generational trauma impact Black mental health—every single day.

#BlackMentalHealth #PTSDawareness #RacialTrauma #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #MensMentalHealthMonth
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Andrew Loku’s story is not an isolated one — it reflects a broader pattern at the intersections of race, mental health, and policing. On July 3, 2025, join Across Boundaries for a webinar marking 10 years since Andrew Loku’s death. Register here: bit.ly/4kEykOe