Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Child, Youth and Family Program, Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth

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Record #: CMH0161
Last Modified: 09 Sep 2025
Last Full Update: 09 Sep 2025

Phone

Office Phone Access CAMH at 416-535-8501, press 2
Fax 416-979-6815

Address/Location Info

Address 80 Workman Way S, 6th floor
Toronto, ON M6J 1H4
 
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Located In Community Toronto
Intersection Queen St and Ossington Ave
Mailing Address 80 Workman Way, 6th fl. 
Toronto, On M6J 1H4

Description/Eligibility/Service Details

Description The AMANI Mental Health & Substance Use Program (formerly known as the Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth or “SAPACCY”) offers culturally responsive and affirming mental health and substance use health support for Black youth, ages 12–25, alongside their families and caregivers. We provide a safe and welcoming space for Black, African, and Caribbean youth to talk about mental health and substance use health issues.
Sup. Description Brentcliff Location:  
175 Brentcliff Rd 
Toronto, Ontario 
M4G 3Z1
Hours Mon-Fri 9am-6:30pm
Dates All year
Areas Served Greater Toronto Area ; Peel Region
Eligibility Ages: 13 year(s) - 24 year(s)
Application Referrals are accepted from clients and/or community physicians and professionals. 
New referrals can be faxed to Access CAMH (416 979-6815) using the CAMH referral form.
Fees None - Covered by OHIP
Languages English

Contact Information

Social Media Website Website: https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/substance-use-program-for-african-canadian-caribbean-youth
Website https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/substance-use-program-for-african-canadian-caribbean-youth

Other Info

Alternate Name AMANI Health & Substance Use Program ; CAMH
Former Name SAPACCY
Print Material Brochures
Established 1996
Funding Provincial - MOH
Service Level (30) Provincial Government

Subjects

CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGS Mental Health
Subjects Addictions ; African community ; Assessments ; Children ; Counselling ; Family support ; Group therapy ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Outreach ; Parenting support ; West Indian community ; Youth
Service Categories Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention ~ Young Adults ~ African Community ; Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention ~ Young Adults ~ Caribbean Community

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