Program: Music
Organization: Across Boundaries - An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 416-787-3007
Fax: 416-787-4421
Email: info@acrossboundaries.ca
Website: www.acrossboundaries.ca
Address:
51 Clarkson Ave
Toronto, ON
M6E 2T5
Intersection: Caledonia Rd and Eglington Ave W
Location: Toronto (Briar Hill—Belgravia)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Wed 1pm-2pm
Executives: Aseefa Sarang - Executive Director
aseefa@acrossboundaries.ca
Public Contacts: Lorriane Payne - Intake/Program Coordinator
416-787-3007 ext 222 * lorraine@acrossboundaries.ca
Service Description: Weekly programs where a therapist leads the group in playing instruments, singing and drawing * program is influenced by the multi-ethnic background of the patients and staff exploring all of the benefits that music can offer * Participants engage in activities such as:
  • playing accessible percussion and melodic instruments
  • group singing and vocal expression
  • guided drawing and art-making sessions inspired by music



Fees: None
Application: Self referral * referrals from family members, healthcare and social service workers, religious establishments * to make a referral download the referral access form on the website * referrals will be assessed in a interview to determine eligibility for services
Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals 16 years or age and older with severe mental problems and addictions * focuses on visible minorities * resident of the Greater Toronto Area
Languages: English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Tagalog ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Amharic ; Arabic ; Faroese ; Somali ; Swahili ; Nepali ; Twi
Area Served: North York and area
See Also: Community Mental Health Programs
Last Updated: 6/23/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=130039

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