Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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

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
80 Workman Way S, 6th floor
Toronto, ON M6J 1H4
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