Black Youth Helpline

Record #: CWD1326
Last Modified: 28 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 18 Aug 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-285-9944
Toll Free Phone 1-833-294-8650
Fax 416-285-9944
E-Mail info@blackyouth.ca
Website https://blackyouth.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067830879546 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackyouthhelpline 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/black-youth-helpline-b9609218b/?originalSubdomain=ca 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/YouthBlack
Primary Contact Olga Semple, Director

Site Information

Description (Site) Cross street: Dufferin St and Finch Ave W
Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map 1111 Finch Ave W, Suite 411 
Etobicoke, ON M3J 2E5
Physical Access Fully accessible - Designated parking at entrance ; Ramp to wheelchair accessible door ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Multicultural Youth Helpline and Services 

  • youth and family situation professional assessment
  • support plan development 
  • stay-in-school initiatives
  • parent and family support including coaching, health counselling, parental guidance
  • referral assistance
Hours

Helpline: Mon-Sun 9 am-10 pm, appointment necessary for in person meetings
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility 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.
Languages English ; French and other languages available upon request
Fees None; services currently provided are at no cost

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name BYH ; CBX2

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Multicultural Youth Helpline and Services 
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Primary Executive Barbara Thompson, National Lead

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Adolescent/Youth Counselling ~ At Risk Youth ; Adolescent/Youth Counselling ~ Black Community ; Child Guidance ~ At Risk Youth ; Child Guidance ~ Black Community ; Dropout Prevention ~ Black Community ; Juvenile Delinquency Prevention ~ Black Community ; Parent Counselling ~ Black Community ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ At Risk Youth ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Black Community ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ Black Community ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ Youth ; Youth Issues Information Services ~ At Risk Youth ; Youth Issues Information Services ~ Black Community ; Youth Violence Prevention