ABRAR Trauma and Mental Health Services is a federal not-for-profit organization that was established in 2020. Initially registered as a corporation, we are now recognized as the 15789800 CANADA FOUNDATION and operate under ABRAR Trauma and Mental Health. Our mission is to create human-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally safe brave spaces that foster healing, growth, and resilience for newcomers and immigrants. We are committed to ensuring that every newcomer and immigrant has access to affordable mental health support, enabling them to heal and fully participate in society. Based in Hamilton, our work spans across Canada, where we collaborate with partners such as Kids Help Phone, YWCA Hamilton, Humaniti .. etc to provide national mental health initiatives for marginalized youth, women and families, including immigrant and newcomer communities.
Our Vision
Every newcomer and immigrant had access to affordable mental health support to heal and fully participate in society.
Our Mission
To create human-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally safe brave spaces that foster healing, growth, and resilience for newcomers and immigrants.
Our Values
- Accessible
- Human-Centric
- Culturally-Safe
Trauma healing can be a long and complex journey. It can feel like an invisible weight we carry, holding us captive even after we've found safety. The deeper we settle into safer environments, the more sharply the past echoes, reminding us that while we've survived, we still carry a heavy burden on our shoulders. True healing begins when we face this reality, release the grip of the past, and allow ourselves to step out of survival mode into a space of growth, resilience, and possibility.
