Executive Director

We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Wanasah: Mental Health Services for Black Youth Wanasah is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing culturally safe, Black-centric mental health and addictions services for Black youth (ages 12–25) and their families in Regent Park and surrounding communities. Rooted in care, dignity, respect, humility, and belonging, Wanasah exists to bridge longstanding gaps in access, trust, and culturally responsive support—meeting young people where they are and walking alongside them toward wellness and possibility.

Wanasah aims to advance healing and mental wellness through inclusive, healing c...