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BLAC Out Hate Resources

The BLAC Out Hate project is committed to ensuring that individuals, families, and communities have access to the support they need. Whether you are experiencing anti-Black hate, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking to learn more, these resources are here to guide you.

On this page, you’ll find:

  • Community Centres & Organizations – Local groups across Ontario and Canada that provide direct support, advocacy, and safe spaces for Black communities.
  • Educational Resources – Articles, reports, and learning materials to deepen your understanding of anti-Black racism and its impact in Canada.
  • Support Services – Mental health supports, legal services, and crisis lines available to those who have been affected by hate.

We encourage you to explore, share, and connect with these resources. Together, we can build stronger, more resilient communities and continue the work of addressing anti-Black hate in Canada.

Websites and Resources

Stop Race-Based Hate: Stop Race Based Hate is an anti-racism resource designed to build a more anti-racist community.

https://stopracebasedhate.ca/

Anti-Hate: The Canadian Anti-Hate Network (CAHN) shares high-quality information to inspire independent advocacy and activism to disrupt and compete with far-right movements. We accomplish this by publishing news, investigations, and analysis; by creating toolkits, guides, and conducting workshops; and by speaking with policy makers and journalists.

https://www.antihate.ca/

Stop Tolerhating: 

Stop Tolerhating’s goal is to equip London’s community – from individuals to businesses – with the resources and tools to combat hate in their daily lives, whether that’s at the grocery store, in schools, in parks, at our place of work, or anywhere that hate can exist in our community.

https://london.ca/stoptolerhating/take-action-against-hate/anti-hate-toolkit

Educational Articles

At Risk and A Risk: Disrupting Anti-Black Hate Toward Black Males in K-12 Schools by Jaleel Howard, Gene McAdoo and Tyrone C. Howard

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00420859251371682

Addressing Race-based Hate Speech and Microaggressive Behavior in Schools by American Psychological Association

https://www.apa.org/ed/schools/primer/race-hate

Hate Crime vs. Hate Incidents by Toronto Police Services

https://www.tps.ca/hate-motivated-crime/

Hate in the Machine: Anti-Black and Anti-Muslim Social Media Posts as Predictors of Offline Racially and Religiously Aggravated Crime by Matthew L Williams , Pete Burnap , Amir Javed , Han Liu , Sefa Ozalp

https://academic.oup.com/bjc/article/60/1/93/5537169

Ontario needs a provincewide anti-hate strategy by Patricia DeGuire (TVO News)

https://www.tvo.org/article/ontario-needs-a-provincewide-anti-hate-strategy

Resources For Support Across Canada

  1. Across Boundaries: this organization provides a dynamic range of dignified, inclusive and compassionate mental health and addiction services for racialized communities across the Greater Toronto Area. They specifically anchor their services in an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework. They also explicitly acknowledge the impact of racism and anti-Black racism on mental health. For intake and program information: 416-787-3007 ext. 222.
  2. Caribbean African Canadian Social Services: this is a registered charitable organization dedicated to providing culturally appropriate services and support to the Caribbean and African Canadian communities in the Greater Toronto Area. Phone: 416-740-1056. Email: info@cafcan.org 
  3. Regent Park Community Health Centre: this is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to improving the health of those living in the Regent Park area and community. They provide integrated high-quality primary health care services, including health promotion services and community capacity building. Their priority is to reduce health inequities experienced by low-income, immigrant, refugee, non-status, marginally-housed, and homeless populations. Call 416-364-2261 for more information on available in-person and virtual services.
  4. Toronto Distress Centre: Call 416-408-4357 (GTA) or 905-459-7777 (PEEL) to receive telephone support when in distress. Highly-trained volunteer responders (with the support of professional staff) connect with callers 24/7. Their team provides callers with emotional support and crisis intervention when they are socially isolated, marginalized, struggling with chronic mental health problems, in distress, attempting to navigate family violence or in need of emergency response or suicide prevention + intervention + postvention. 
  5. Toronto Community Crisis Service: this service provides free, confidential, in-person mental health support services city-wide from mobile crisis worker teams. TCCS supports Toronto residents 16 years of age or older and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It provides a non-police-led, community-based, client focused, and trauma-informed response to mental health crisis calls and wellness checks. It also provides referrals and connections to other services, resources and information, post-crisis follow-up supports
    1. Call 211 to be connected to TCCS
  6. Black Health & Social Services Hub Peel: this hub offers a range of Afrocentric programs and activities in primary care, mental health and addictions, and social services. This initiative is a partnership between multiple organizations, designed with the holistic health of the individual as the primary focus. Call 647-812-5226 for more information and to access programs and services. 
  7. Roots Community Services: this organization strives to build a vibrant society by inspiring individuals and families to lead healthy and well-balanced lives. With a focus on Black, African and Caribbean Canadians, their programs and services are offered from a culturally-appropriate perspective and within an anti-oppression, anti-racism framework. Their programs are geared toward children aged 6 years to seniors well into their 90s. They also support advocacy efforts by serving on numerous committees in the Region of Peel to help shape and change policies to ensure equitable and equal opportunities for all residents. They have both a Brampton Office and a Mississauga Office. Phone: 905-455-6789 | Email: office@rootscs.org  
  8. Black Action Defence Committee: this is a prominent advocacy and community services organization based in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to addressing issues of anti-Black racism and the empowerment of the Black community. It was founded in 1988 by Dudley Laws, Charles Roach, Sherona Hall and Lennox Farrell. 
  9. The Black Legal Action Centre: this is an independent not-for-profit community legal clinic that combats individual and systemic anti-Black racism by providing free legal services, conducting research, developing public legal education materials, and engaging in test case litigation and law reform. Email: info@blac.clcj.ca | Phone: 416-597-5831.
  10. Reporting Hate Incidents/ Hate Crimes in Peel Region: 
    1. Peel Regional Police has a centralized Hate Crime Unit and Cross Functional Support Team to focus on hate-motivated incidents, all occurrences involving religious institutions and cultural centres, and incidents stemming from socio/geopolitical tensions. They will also provide reassurance to individuals affected by hate. 
    2. For general information on the Hate Crime Unit & Cross Functional Support Team: call 905-453-2121 ext. 6098
    3. For non-emergency related crimes, call 905-453-3311
    4. Report Online: https://www.services.tryrubicon.com/peel-regional-police/online-reports/report/hate-incident  
  11. My Neighbourhood Services: this is a non-profit, charitable organization that has provided settlement and community support services since 1975. Their staff can offer services to many language and cultural groups, including: Somali, Twi and Tamil. They serve clients from diverse backgrounds, including the Caribbean and Africa. They offer both youth and family support, as well as free legal clinics. Their head office is located in Mississauga. 
    1. Their Black Family Support Program is built specifically for parents within the Black community in Peel Region. Working from a culturally-informed perspective, this free program was developed for parents/caregivers to build on cultural identity, values and practices. Call 905-677-6270 | bfsp@mnsinfo.org 
  1. Racist Incident Helpline: Call 1-833-457-5463. This is a free, confidential, and provincial service available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (PT). It offers support in over 240 different languages, where trained professionals help survivors navigate available resources, including trauma-informed, culturally appropriate support. 
    1. Call 311 with questions and concerns, including reports of racist incidents or experiences with City of Vancouver staff, programs or materials
    2. Report a Hate Crime
  2. VictimLinkBC: Call 1-800-563-0808. This is a confidential, multilingual telephone service that is available 24/7, providing information and referral services for victims of crime, including hate crimes. Victim service workers can provide information, crisis support, and service referrals to victims of crime. This service is available across British Columbia and the Yukon. Email: 211-VictimLinkBC@uwbc.ca 
  3. Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network: this is a provincial network that connects communities with resources, information, and training to respond to and prevent hate incidents. They operate a “Hub and Spoke” model with local organizations across BC to provide support. 
  4. Healing In Colour: this resource offers a directory of BIPOC therapists who are committed to supporting BIPOC individuals in all our intersections. To connect with a therapist, you can find their directory here: https://healingincolour.com/therapist-directory/ 
  5. The Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour: this is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to the empowerment of women. They operate from a holistic integrated service model that addresses the social, cultural and political realities of immigrant and indigenous communities. They support the physical, emotional, and cultural well-being of Black, Indigenous and racialized women and gender-diverse people. They provide holistic community-based programs that address barriers to healthcare, safety, and belonging. Through food, art, education, and advocacy, they create spaces for healing, empowerment, and connection so every woman can live with dignity and choice.
    1. They also offer a One-on-One Counselling program, free of charge, for women of colour to connect with experienced therapists. To be eligible, one must be a BIPOC woman, including transgender and two-spirit community members who are 18 years old or above, experiencing or has experienced racialized trauma, and must be a resident of British Columbia. Services are offered 8:30am – 4:30 pm by appointment only. Call: 250-277-2545. 
  6. Access Pro Bono: this is a small independent organization of community-minded directors and staff who rely on the kindness of thousands of volunteer legal service providers to provide access to justice across British Columbia. 
    1. They also have a Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline, which is a coalition of legal organizations and concerned individuals in British Columbia that work in solidarity with Muslim and racialized communities to combat Islamophobia and racism through the provision of free legal advice and representation to individuals and groups affected by Islamophobia and related racism.
  7. BC Human Rights Clinic: this clinic provides free legal services to people who need help with a provincial human rights complaint.
  8. The Alma Mater Society: this student led organization provides a list of resources for students looking for anti-racism support and organizations, which can be found here: https://www.ams.ubc.ca/what-we-stand-for/equity/anti-racism-support/
  1. StopHateAB (formerly known as Alberta Hate Crimes Committee): this is a primary resource to report hate incidents, document acts of hate, and access resources to build safer communities. StopHateAB is a non-profit organization comprised of government, law enforcement and community partners who work together to raise awareness and education related to hate crimes and incidents in Alberta. Call 403-826-9223 | Email: info@stophateab.ca 
  2. Alberta Human Rights Commission: this human rights commission receives inquiries about hate and accepts complaints about discrimination, harassment, and hate under the Alberta Human Rights Act within one year of an incident. They also work with communities and organizations to help prevent discrimination and promote respectful behaviours. 
  3. Edmonton Police Service: Report hate incidents and hate crimes to the Edmonton Police Service Hate Crimes Unit. This Hate Crime Unit investigates hate crimes and incidents in partnership with the community to build trust, prevent hate crimes and incidents from occurring and foster an atmosphere of mutual respect in the city.
    1. Report Hate Online
  4. Calgary African Community Collective: this is a Black-led non-for-profit collective focused on advocacy for the inclusion of African Canadians in various areas of society. It collaborates to incorporate education, politics, capacity building, and goodwill. It promotes the fair and equitable distribution of resources, and it empowers African Cultural communities in Calgary. Call 587-328-7040 | Email: info@calgaryafrican.ca
  5. The Calgary Ethiopian Community Association: this is a non-profit organization established in 1982, to provide assistance and support to Ethiopian immigrants. It provides a full spectrum of wrap-around social services, ranging from newcomer integration, language studies, and chances of sponsorship, to employment assistance, skills and training, youth development and a myriad of other support services. Call 403-262-7260 | Email ceca@calethcom.ca
  6. Africa Centre: this organization provides quality programming and access to services from a place of cultural awareness and competency to the families in Alberta. They strive to create opportunities for full access and participation of all Albertans in various aspects of society, including economic, social, cultural and educational endeavours that contribute to the holistic development and wellness of the ACB individual, family and community. Call 780-455-5423 | Email: info@africacentre.ca 
    1. Africa Centre’s Mental Health Program: this program is a culturally grounded initiative designed to increase mental health awareness, improve access to support, and build capacity within African descent communities throughout Alberta. Through youth engagement, family workshops, peer mentorship, and culturally relevant educational tools, the program fosters open dialogue, combats stigma, and connects participants to resources that reflect their lived realities. The program – supported by a network of Black-led organizations and mental health professionals – provides wrap-around services in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer, with offerings also in Regina and Saskatoon.
  7. Sudanese Social Club: this is a non-profit organization based in Calgary, Alberta. It was established in 2013, and aims to help integrate new Sudanese immigrants into Canadian society by providing assistance, guidance and support to those who need it. They have access to education programs for adults and children and many events organized to help ease the integration process into society. Call 403-614-1134 | Email: sudanesesocialclub@hotmail.com
  8. BIPOC Mental Health Professionals: this is a list of mental health supports and resources offered that serve various parts of Alberta
  9. Resource List for Black People In Alberta: this resource list was created in 2022 and includes resources across 24 different categories covering a broad range of topics, such as immigration services, youth resources, community organizations and events, and anti-racism resources. 
  10. Black Canadian Women in Action: this is a bilingual registered charity committed to making a difference in the lives of Black Canadian communities. It promotes the empowerment of Black Canadian women, girls and families in all sectors of society. It also brings together entrepreneurs and professionals to provide them with opportunities to develop personally and professionally through advocacy, education, leadership, networking, skills building and economic empowerment and programs. They also serve clients nation-wide, from British Columbia to Quebec, with physical offices in Edmonton and Calgary. Call 780-217-5185 | Email: info@bcwinaction.ca 
  1. Rahma Community and Youth Centre: 
  2. Elmwood Community Resource Centre: 
  3. UM Black Alliance: 
  4. BIPOC Mental Health Worker List: 
  5. Winnipeg Police Service: to report a non-emergency hate incident or hate-motivated crime, call 204-986-6222.
  6. Manitoba Human Rights Commission: the Manitoba Human Rights Commission is an independent agency of the Government of Manitoba and is responsible for administering a complaint process. They take complaints of discrimination and investigate them. They also provide human rights training and regularly present Call: 204-945-3007 | Email: hrc@gov.mb.ca
  1. Saskatoon Police Service Hate Crimes Unit: the Hate Crime Unit launched in 2022 to investigate hate-motivated incidents. This Unit reviews and investigates complaints that have been reported as being motivated by hate, bias or prejudice, collecting and collating data regarding hate incidents and occurrences in order to be able to develop proactive strategies aimed at reducing hate motivated crime, and provides education and relationship building both within the Service and in the community in order to help build trust between marginalized and diverse persons within the community and the police. Call to report non-emergency crimes/hate incidents: 306-975-8300.
  2. Organization for the Prevention of Violence: this is a non-partisan, and expert-led non-government organization devoted to public safety. The organization engages in research, prevention and intervention-based activities that aim to enhance community and public safety. They also offer a wide range of support, including counselling, resources, advice and advocacy.
    1. Evolve Program: this program offers mentorship, counselling and trauma-informed care to a wide range of diverse individuals in need of support, especially when they’ve experienced a hate crime or hate incident. Program participants can access a variety of services, including connection to community resources, strategies to support mental health, crisis management, and support navigating systems (i.e., justice system, healthcare, social assistance, etc.). The program is confidential, voluntary and free. Call 1-877-938-6580. They are mainly based in Edmonton and provide services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Individuals in other provinces are still encouraged to reach out to them as they can work with you remotely to connect you with services in your area. 
  1. Black Community Resource Centre – Montreal: this is a growing, resource-based organization that provides professional support to organizations and individuals in need. Call 514-342-2247 | Email info@bcrcmontreal.com 
  2. The Black Coalition of Quebec: this organization defends Black and other cultural communities which are often the targets of injustice and discrimination. They act as a powerful voice for those who require assistance in addressing various concerns, including workplace injustices. You can reach out to them to file a claim against a person or organization if you experience racism, discrimination, racial profiling and other injustices, including if you are arrested without justification or abused by the police or any officer in authority. Call 514-489-3830 | Email: info.ligue@videotron.ca 
  3. Black Healing Fund: this is a grassroots volunteer-run initiative that exists to provide low-income Black folks in the Tio’tia:ke / Montreal area with recurring discretionary funding and resources that contribute to mental health and wellness, including access to therapy and Black-led mental health and healing services. Funds are continuously raised through collective grassroots mutual aid fundraising strategies. See website to Apply and Donate. They also provide a large list of therapists and healers, many of whom are Black, who also engage specifically in anti-racist approaches to therapy. Email: blackhealingfund@gmail.com 
  1. Black Lives Matter New Brunswick: this organization works to actively dismantle all forms of anti-Black racism, liberate Blackness, recognize Black excellence, support Black healing, and affirm Black existence, to create freedom to love and self-determine and to help offer education to those who seek it. They offer a wide range of programs and services for youth, aimed at fostering the welfare and well-being of young individuals, including a 16-week success program that will provide you with the proper training and skills to begin a career in Carpentry. Contact them through their website-based form, or by email at blmnb@blmnb.org. 
  1. The Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line in Nova Scotia provides 24/7, toll-free, confidential, and immediate support for individuals or families experiencing a mental health crisis or distress. Call 1-888-429-8169 to speak with a trained clinician. 
  2. The Nova Scotia Brotherhood: this is a free program for Black/African Nova Scotian men living in historically Black communities to access health care to improve overall health and wellbeing. A team of health care professionals provide culturally appropriate primary medical care plus health and wellness services for Black and African Nova Scotian men across Halifax Regional Municipality. They also provide assistance with navigating community resources, and offer a variety of free health and wellness programs throughout the year. For more information about specific programs and services, call 902-421-7260, and visit their website for various email addresses for specific programs and services. 
  1. BIPOC USHR – BIPOC United for Strength, Home, Relationship: this is a PEI-based not-for-profit organization, providing support and advocacy to Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour folks living on Prince Edward Island. They work to support and advocate for Black people and People of Colour, aiming to work in solidarity with the Indigenous Mi’kmaq peoples.
  2. Charlottetown Police Services: to report a non-emergency hate crime or hate incident, call the police at 902-629-4172.
  1. Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission: this commission provides avenues to address racial discrimination, including helping people understand their rights under the NWT Human Rights Act, receiving complaints of potential discrimination under the Act, and investigating such complaints. Call 867-669-5575 or 1-888-669-5575 | Email: info@nwthumanrights.ca
  1. Nunavut Royal Canadian Mounted Police: contact them to report a crime by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. For non-emergency situations involving hate crimes or hate incidents, you can call 1-867-979-1111.
  1. VictimLinkBC: Call 1-800-563-0808. This is a confidential, multilingual telephone service that is available 24/7, providing information and referral services for victims of crime, including hate crimes. Victim service workers can provide information, crisis support, and service referrals to victims of crime. This service is available across British Columbia and the Yukon. Email: 211-VictimLinkBC@uwbc.ca