BRAMPTON, ON (March 4, 2022) – Brampton City Council has proclaimed March 7, 2022 as Black Mental Health Day and will observe the day with virtual events on March 7 and 10.

Join the City’s Equity Office in conversations on anti-Black racism, specifically, its impact on mental health in Black communities and tools for coping and resiliency.

Event Details
• Monday, March 7 from 12 to 1:30 pm | Dismantling the Myths of Black Men: Mental Health Impacts of Racial Stereotypes
• Thursday, March 10 from 2 to 3 pm | Race, Faith and Mental Health

Click here to learn more and register for the below events.

For a list of mental health community resources in Peel, click here.

About the City of Brampton Equity Office
Through its Equity Office, the City is working to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all individuals and to promote a harmonious environment at the City and for residents, by identifying and removing barriers in the workplace and in the community.
 
An important part of that work is taking action to address anti-Black racism. The City is committed to working with community stakeholders to implement an action plan to eradicate systemic anti-Black racism in Brampton, and uplift the social, cultural and economic position of Brampton’s Black community.

Quotes
“The Equity Office is doing important work to eradicate systemic anti-Black racism in Brampton. This includes empowering Black communities with mental health resources and validating their experiences. I encourage everyone to join these milestone events and be a part of the conversation for Brampton’s first Black Mental Health Day.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“We will be celebrating the City of Brampton’s first Black Mental Health Day, and I look forward to participating as a panelist in the session on Race, Faith and Mental Health. Our Equity Office is bringing community leaders and experts together to drive the conversation on Black mental health forward in Brampton and provide an equitable platform for all communities.”
- Charmaine Williams, City Councillor, Wards 7 & 8; Vice-Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton

“The Equity Office is proud to engage Bramptonians and staff in honest and informative dialogue that is focused on Black mental health and wellbeing. These sessions will also provide tools and resources to assist the community, provide equitable access to services to these emerging needs, and prioritize mental health and resiliency.”
- Michele Byrne, Manager, Equity Office

“Black Mental Health Day in Brampton will support the empowerment of people affected by anti-Black racism and its rippling effects on their mental health crisis. We are working to confront racial biases through education, dialogue and better management practices.”
- Paul Morrison, Interim CAO, City of Brampton
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