Healing Our Stories: Black Men's Wellness Program
The Black Healing Centre’s Collective Care Circles are culturally competent Black-led multilingual psychosocial support groups for the Black community of Tio’tia:ke (Montreal). Our Collective Care Circles provide a weekly safe and supportive space that focuses on deep listening, storytelling and communal care. The groups focus on learning skills to manage anxiety, depression and trauma in the body.
Black Men's Wellness Program 2025
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing with the "Healing Our Stories: Black Men's Wellness Program," a 12-week initiative curated by the Black Healing Centre. Throughout the program participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions and activities focused on understanding the complexities of being Black men from defining masculinity, exploring experiences with racism, racial trauma, navigating fatherhood, and much more.
Embracing an inclusive nature, weekly sessions combine activities and discussions, fostering a supportive space for open expression and idea exchange. Guided by a dedicated therapist and other wellness practitioners, the program ensures a holistic approach, offering valuable insights, coping strategies, various ways to embody Black masculinity, and resources for long-term mental health. It is an opportunity to build community with other Black men, have your experiences validated and learn from the experiences of others.
This group will be guided by Khan Bouba-Dalambaye and Sheldon Lewis and will focus on personal empowerment, resilience, and community building.
📅 Program Information:
Who: Black men seeking culturally competent psychosocial support through community.
Program dates: The program will run from Monday, March 31st to Monday June 16th, 2025.
Weekly meetings: Weekly sessions will be held Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Where: Meetings will take place in person. Participants will receive location details after registration.
💰Investment:
$100 registration fee.
🗣 Language:
The activities will mostly be in English.
🤝 ACCESSIBILITY:
At the Black Healing Centre, we are committed to ensuring the accessibility of our events to all individuals. If you wish to request a complimentary ticket for this program, please follow these steps:
Email us at info@blackhealingcentre.com. Use "Black Mens Wellness Group 2025" in the subject line of your email. This process will enable us to assist you promptly and provide you the necessary details for your complimentary ticket. We appreciate your interest in this program and look forward to welcoming you.
Please note:
(1) These groups are reserved for Black men ages 21+.
(2) In order to ensure everyone feels nurtured, spots are limited.
(3) This space is inclusive and welcoming of all Black men.
MEET THE FACILITATORS
Khan Bouba-Dalambaye
Khan currently runs his own business, through which he manages his clinical practice as a counsellor and offers consultation services in the areas of mental health and inclusion. Clinically, his work is focused on supporting adolescents, young adults, the BIPOC community and the Black community in particular, by offering support that is solution-focused & culturally relevant. His consulting work involves creating & designing workshops, trainings, presentations, lectures, educational guides/curriculum, and school-based programs (mentorship, career exploration), along with guest-speaking, moderation/facilitation, and sitting on various committees (all focused on the intersectionality of mental health & Inclusion).
Sheldon Lewis
Sheldon is currently employed at John Abbott College as a social work technician. He has worked in the mental health field since 2015 in several different roles such as supportive counselling, intake, psychoeducation and facilitating workshops. He holds a bachelor's degree in Human Relations and a certificate in Family Life Education from Concordia University. He has been a level 1 certified basketball coach for over 30 years, coaching at the inter-city level, and he is currently an assistant coach at Vanier College. Sheldon is married and has 2 children.
