Creating a Just and Healthier Society for Racialized Communities
Across Boundaries has been at the forefront of providing equitable, holistic mental health and addiction services for racialized and Black communities in the Greater Toronto Area.
Free Services & Programs
We offer 14+ dynamic programs and services that go beyond traditional care.
Events at Across Boundaries
Events are for registered service users, offering curated sessions and a supportive community space.
Anti-Oppression in Action
We offer Group training for workplaces and schools on anti-racist policies and practices.
we're making a difference
Empowering racialized communities with equitable, holistic mental health and addiction services that foster healing and resilience.
Our Mission
To provide high quality person and family centered mental health and addiction care for racialized communities within an anti-racism, resisting anti-Black racism, and anti-oppression framework.
Inhale/Exhale - Feel-good, heart-centred, and free programming for QTBIPOC — Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour
Discover how we're making a difference for Racialized Communities.
Through our programs and compassionate support, we’re empowering individuals to thrive and fostering a more inclusive, just future.
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Service Users Served in 2024
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Holistic Programs & Services
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Years of Service
Support Our Impact
You will help to change the lives of many people. Your support allows Across Boundaries to deliver holistic mental health and addiction services to racialized communities across Toronto.
In their Words
Hear firsthand accounts from our service users as they share their experiences, hope, and the impact of our work.
“The kindness and compassion of the staff at Across Boundaries truly stand out. They treated each of us with dignity and care, helping with food and financial assistance, which lifted a huge burden off my shoulders. Through their support, I felt a sense of belonging and hope.”
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“Across Boundaries quickly became my home, a place where I could feel safe and like I truly belonged. It was here that I found a kind of support I hadn’t expected—a community that embraced me and offered care when I needed it most.”
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“When I arrived at Across
Boundaries, I was greeted with love, care and made me feel a sense of belonging. Meeting and socializing with people of other racialized people made me feel at home and relaxed.”
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Discover Our Blogs and Updates
30 Years of Transforming Mental Health Through Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression
By Aseefa Sarang, Executive Director of Across Boundaries This year, Across Boundaries marks 30 years. Thirty years of centering justice,…
Looking Back, Looking Forward: A Decade Later, Remembering Andrew Loku
Trigger Warning:This blog contains content related to death, violence, and racism, which may be distressing for some readers. Please take…
Creating a Home Where It’s Safe to Be Human and Unmask
Have you ever smiled and said, “I’m doing great, how are you?”—even when everything inside felt like it was falling…
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Across boundaries helps support Black and racialized individuals who are suffering from a mental illness and/or addiction(s). Our services address the systemic barriers and complex needs experienced by people from racialized communities.