About Brothers Advocates Ontario
Background
We have over 10 years of experience as a certified mental health aider and have helped hundreds of youths achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. Our approach is holistic and tailored to each individual's unique needs. As a Mental Health First Aider, we are certified to use this life-saving training to assist children of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds and identities, helping them get the additional information and support they may need. To be effective, and to honor their diversity, it is crucial to take your peers’ identities and lived experiences into account when having conversations: The ways they identify will inform their approaches to mental health.
Understanding attitudes towards mental health and how they differ from culture to culture gives you an advantage as a First Aider and ensures that you can offer support to your community in the best way possible.
Services
We offer a range of services including one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and workshops. These services are designed to help youths overcome obstacles, racism, anxiety , depression and improve their mindset to achieve their goals.
Philosophy
We believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. By identifying mental health issues or racial trauma, we work towards helping children reach their goals to unlock their full potential and create a life they will love.
Approach
Our approach to coaching is rooted in positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. We work collaboratively with our youth to help them identify their strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, and develop practical strategies for achieving their goals. We believe that coaching is a process of self-discovery, and I am committed to providing a supportive and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their inner world.
Aim
This initiative, is led by a committed African Canadian leader, who aims to establish an organization predominantly staffed by 90% African Canadians. Our program is strategically designed to operate across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), with a primary mission of fostering education, mental health, collaboration, and the dismantling of barriers within minority communities, particularly in the black community. Through dedicated efforts, our organization seeks to challenge societal prejudices, emphasizing that being black should not be a basis for judgment or marginalization.
Working With Youth
Engaging with youth is a dynamic and rewarding endeavor that requires empathy, creativity, and adaptability. By actively listening to their voices, understanding their perspectives, and respecting their autonomy, we can create inclusive environments where they feel empowered to express themselves and pursue their passions. Providing opportunities for skill-building, mentorship, and leadership development fosters their growth and cultivates a sense of belonging and purpose. Through meaningful interactions and collaborative initiatives, we can nurture their potential and inspire positive change in their lives and communities.
Partners
• Coach John Leadership & Community Engagement Initiative
• Jays Care Foundation
• Participaction
Contact Us
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Brothers Advocates Ontario
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