R.I.T.E.S. Individual Counseling Program
Overview
The R.I.T.E.S. Individual Counselling Program is a culturally specific counselling service that supports Black and African Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 17.
We understand that daily exposure to racism, discrimination, homophobia, violence and poverty can lower young people’s self-esteem, impact their mental health and compromise their potential for overall success. Using a strength-based and relational approach grounded in anti-oppression psychotherapy, this program supports young people to create goals and address issues such as their mental health concerns/ diagnoses, trauma, addictions, anger management, grief, and the impacts of anti-Black racism, Queer and Trans violence, and structural oppression.
How Do I Access This Counselling Service?
If you are interested in this service, please reach out to Help Ahead, Toronto’s centralized referral network for infant, child, youth and family mental health services.
- Call the Help Ahead phone line at +1 866-585-6486
- Visit helpahead.ca to complete an online referral form
If you are having any difficulty connecting with Help Ahead, please reach out to CTYS intake at 416-924-2100 ext. 245 or [email protected]
