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
Record Details
| Social Media |  Website: https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/substance-use-program-for-african-canadian-caribbean-youth |
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | AMANI Health & Substance Use Program ; CAMH |
| 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. |
| 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
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Queen St and Ossington Ave |
| Mailing Address | 80 Workman Way, 6th fl. Toronto, On M6J 1H4 |
| Office Phone | Access CAMH at 416-535-8501, press 2 |
| Fax | 416-979-6815 |
| Website | https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/substance-use-program-for-african-canadian-caribbean-youth |
Other Details
| Print Material | Brochures |
| Established | 1996 |
| Funding | Provincial - MOH |
| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government |
Subjects
| Subjects | Addictions ; African community ; Assessments ; Children ; Counselling ; Family support ; Group therapy ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Outreach ; Parenting support ; West Indian community ; Youth |