Building community through care
Hêvî Kurdish Center for Mental Health and Community Care is a Kurdish-led, community-based organization supporting mental health and well-being of Kurdish-speaking and Kurdish-identifying people in Toronto and Ontario.
We support our community through referrals, education, mental health systems navigation, and holistic mental and community care—meeting people where they are and walking alongside them.
Our vision is rooted in a simple truth: mental health does not exist in isolation. It is shaped by the conditions of everyday life—stable housing, economic security, belonging, and access to care. By addressing these social determinants of health, we work to build a future where every Kurdish person can not only survive but thrive.
What We Do
Programs & Direct Services
We offer mental health education and community workshops that reflect the lived experiences of Kurdish people. Alongside this, we provide direct mental health services—connecting people to the care and support they need, when they need it. Our peer support and wellness programs are designed to create safe, culturally familiar spaces where people can share, heal, and build resilience—in their own language, and among people who truly understand their journey.
Navigation and Access
Finding the right support in an unfamiliar system can be overwhelming. We help individuals and families cut through that complexity—connecting them to mental health services, community resources, and practical support that fits their specific circumstances. No one should have to face that process alone.
Language and Partnerships
We make all of our programs and resources available in multiple languages, because language should never stand between a person and the help they need. We also work closely with partner organizations across the community to close gaps in care, share knowledge, and ensure that the people we serve are never left without a path forward.
Community Assessment SurveyTo enhance our services that truly reflect the needs of our community, we are conducting a community mental health assessment.
We would love to learn from your experiences, perspectives, and insights. It will help us better understand current challenges, gaps in services, barriers to accessing support, and the types of programs that would be most helpful. You can fill out the survey in any of the four languages offered through the links below.
Let’s begin the conversation.
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help.