African Community Services of Peel (ACS)
Mental Health and Wellness
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: CWL1131 | Last Modified: 01 Jun 2020 | Last Full Update: 01 Jun 2020 |
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| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/acspeel/ Twitter: twitter.com/acspeel1993 Website: www.africancommunityservices.com |
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| Description & Services | |
| Description | The goal of this program is to promote healthy eating and physical activity among African Canadians in Peel. The program is targeted to newcomer youth, children and families to reduce the incidence of the risks factors for health issues in the community including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and other diseases associated with limited participation in physical activities and unhealthy eating habits and food choices. |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Members of the African/Black community who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing mental health challenges. |
| Application | Call office |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Fanti ; Ga ; Somali ; Swahili ; Twi |
| Contact Information | |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St N and Bovaird Dr W |
| Transit Information | Brampton Transit www.brampton.ca/transit/home.tml Go Transit www.gotransit.com/publicroot/home.asp |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-460-9514 |
| Fax | 905-460-9769 |
| info@africancommunityservices.com | |
| Website | www.africancommunityservices.com |
| Primary Contact | Eunice Mbugua, Programs Manager; Phone: 905-460-9514 ext 225; Email: eunicem@africancommunityservices.com |
| Primary Executive | Wambui Karanja, Executive Director; Phone: 905-460-9514 ext 224; Email: wkaranja@africancommunityservices.com |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Periodic newsletter; annual reports; project reports; research studies; agency brochures; program flyers |
| Established | 1993 |
| Elections | Annually |
| Funding | City / Town - Brampton and Area Community Foundation ; Provincial - Ministry of Citizenship; Ontario Early Years ; Federal - Citizenship and Immigration Canada ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation; Maytree Foundation; Chum City Charitable Foundation ; Sale of Goods - Fundraising |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects | |
| Subjects | Counselling ; Physical fitness ; Recreational activities |