Black Mental Health & Addictions (BMHA) Program

Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) offers a free, culturally safe and responsive mental health and addictions program serving Black-identifying individuals ages 12+ including youth, adults, and families in York Region.

This program has been designed for Black-identifying individuals who wish to access services offered by Black-identifying health care professionals, all of whom are trauma-informed and ready to provide you with the best possible care. We aim to reduce barriers to care, promote early intervention, coordinate care and support improved health outcomes.

What We Offer:

Mental health and substance use counselling and/or mental health and substance use medical management.

Flexible Services Available:

The BMHA Program provides services in flexible ways. While some assessments may need to take place in person, counselling, follow ups, and help navigating services can take place in person or virtually.

Our Interdisciplinary Team:

Our team includes a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Counsellor, and Systems Navigator who can provide you with the wraparound supports you need to achieve your goals.

Location & Hours:

BeaconHill Family Practice
175 Mostar St #102,
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2
Open on Fridays from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., by appointment only.

Is this program right for you?

We are here to help. Give us a call. Our intake staff will gather the necessary information, including your name, age, phone number, and details about your situation designed to help our team determine if this program is right for you and provide you with information about other programs we offer.