Black Mental Health Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the impacts of anti-Black racism on Black communities, families and individuals. This year, the celebration highlights the power of joy as a transformative tool in overcoming the impacts of anti-Black racism and promoting Black mental wellness.
The City has partnered with community organizations to lead the initiative and animate spaces across Toronto from March 3 to 9. Find more information on the City’s Black Mental Health Week webpage.
Events this year include a youth art exhibit, thought-provoking film screening, powerful panel discussion and an afternoon of comedy and cultural healing. All events are free, but registration is required. Visit blackmentalhealthweek.ca for event details and registration.
The City offers free, confidential, 24 hours 7 days a week easy access to culturally-appropriate mental health supports and services. Residents aged 16 and older can access the Toronto Community Crisis Service by calling 211. Find more information on the City’s Toronto Community Crisis Service webpage.
Last Friday marked a significant moment for our community: the final tiny home in St. James Park was removed after the individual residing there were permanently housed. This moment brings to a close one of the most visible and difficult chapters in our City’s housing crisis.
On July 7, 2025, the City of Toronto unveiled its latest findings from the 2024 Street Needs Assessment, highlighting the urgent need for effective responses to the growing homelessness crisis. As community members, understanding these findings is crucial as they shape the city’s approach to supporting vulnerable populations.
Until July 20, more than 220 local restaurants across Toronto--including more than 30 here in Toronto Centre--are offering delicious three-course prix fixe menus. Lunch menus are priced from $20 to $55 and dinner menus range from $25 to $75. Summerlicious invites residents and visitors to explore Toronto’s diverse culinary scene while supporting the local restaurants that help make the city vibrant.
