Our Mission
The Sankofa Legacy program (SLP) offers specialized supports to address racialized mental health, reduce youth justice recidivism, rebuild families, and provide education, consultation, and advocacy.
- Black, African, and Caribbean mental health concerns
- Lower youth justice recidivism via group programs, individual counselling, and community connection
- Supportive family engagement, crisis support, and reunification
- Education, consultation, resources, and advocacy
Rooted in history, grounded in faith, led by vision
We are building a healthy Black, African, and Caribbean diasporic community for generations to come — centered in knowledge, joy, healing, self‑esteem, and cultural pride.
Sankofa means 'to go back and fetch it' — not simply to look backward, but to retrieve what's been left behind: wisdom, belonging, and self‑knowledge.
Legacy means leaving a footprint: tools, resources, and power for the next generation. Together, these ideas ground our vision for culturally responsive, community‑empowered wellness.
Adinkra‑guided practice
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centering care, beauty, and nurturing
Eban
building spaces of love, safety and security
Nkyinkyim
embracing change and movement
Woforo Dua Pa A
supporting those who do good work
Nyansapo
wisdom & understanding despite challenges
Sankofa Psychotherapy and Consultancy Group
Sankofa Psychotherapy and Consultancy Group is a Black-led mental health organization rooted in the principles of healing, culture, and community. We provide psychotherapy, organizational wellness consulting, and educational programming that center the lived experiences of Black, African, and Caribbean communities across Ontario.
Guided by the African proverb 'Sankofa' — to go back and fetch what has been forgotten — our work honours ancestral knowledge while addressing the contemporary realities of trauma, identity, and resilience. We believe that healing is both individual and collective, and that culturally responsive care is essential for sustainable wellbeing.
Our team of skilled clinicians and consultants integrates Afrocentric, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches to create spaces where individuals, families, and organizations can reclaim balance, belonging, and purpose.
Through clinical services, workshops, and organizational partnerships, we are committed to advancing racial equity, dismantling systemic barriers, and amplifying Black joy and wellness in every aspect of our work.
Lived experience, professional excellence, and community commitment
Through the Sankofa Legacy Program, our practitioners collaborate across social work, psychotherapy, community advocacy, and consulting to deliver healing that's individual and intergenerational.
Our work is rooted in African philosophies and guided by culturally specific frameworks. We co‑design programs with communities, honouring wisdom that already exists while bringing clinical rigor and trauma‑informed care.
We proudly collaborate with community organizations, educational institutions, and corporate partners who share our vision for diasporic healing. By supporting workplaces and service providers to embed anti-oppressive and culturally responsive frameworks, we strengthen the capacity of systems to better serve diverse communities.
Whether we're supporting individuals, families, or systems, we focus on safety, dignity, and sustainable change. At Sankofa Psychotherapy and Consultancy Group, we don't just treat symptoms — we cultivate healing communities where transformation begins with connection, culture, and care.
Whether through individual therapy, community-based programming, or strategic consulting, we walk alongside those committed to collective growth and meaningful change.
Ready to work together?
Whether you're seeking personal healing, community connection, or organizational transformation, Sankofa walks with you.