Hope Leads Mental Health Care

09/15/2026

The FIFSW Social Work Conference 2026 dives into the theme “More Than a Degree: Building Professional Identity in Social Work.” Michael Adia, Director and Co-Founder of Hope Leads Mental Health Care, kicks off the conference by highlighting the essence of professionalism, self-awareness, ethics, and values.

Michael calls on future MSW students to see professional identity as a collective responsibility, shaped by both individual and shared experiences. He introduces a practical framework for self-reflection, encouraging social workers to continuously evolve in their practice and identity.

Join us in exploring how we can contribute to the growth and understanding of the social work profession by commenting below.

Thank you to Factor-Inwentash Social Work Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto and Dr. Keith Adamson for the trust!

📸 credits: FIFSW UofT

09/06/2026

09/04/2026

The kind of energy we are bringing to welcome the Fall season. Can’t wait to formally introduce the newest members to our Hope Leads family! Bringing new experiences and expertise to our therapy team.

08/17/2026

08/07/2026

Last month, we gathered with an amazing team of social workers, therapists, dietitians, coordinators, admin staff, and primary care providers at Women’s Health in Women’s Hands CHC for a deep, culturally grounded workshop on body image — and the room was fully engaged.

We named that the rise of GLP‑1s and the celebration of only one “acceptable” body type do not mean body image is improving. We explored how colonialism, racism, colourism, gender‑based stereotyping, fatphobia, and the rise of body policing shape embodiment for Women, Trans, and Non‑binary people across African, Caribbean, Black, Latin American, and South Asian communities.

At the centre — and the goal — was body neutrality.

Staff left with practical, trauma‑informed strategies to spark affirming conversations and create care spaces where every body is honoured within healthcare settings.

Huge gratitude to the Women’s Health in Women’s Hands CHC team — and a special thank you to our Hope Leads co‑facilitators, Imogen and Morgan, for leading such a thoughtful and liberatory session.

We are building care that resists policing.
We are building care that feels accessible.
We are building care that makes room for every body.

If your organization or community would benefit from a workshop like this, please email [email protected].

06/29/2026

Another Summer Offering from Hope Leads in partnership with Rexdale Community Health Centre!

06/26/2026

Summer workshop!

06/17/2026

Summer programming with 2SLGBTQ+ youth with 𝐑𝐞𝐱𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐇𝐂 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 & 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 is coming in hot 🔥 Hope Leads therapists will be facilitating a 4-week skills building group beginning July 16 in partnership with Rex Pride! This group will support youth in learning skills to cope with difficult emotions and stress, to be more present and to practice self-compassion! Thank you to Rex Pride coordinator ✦ Paddy Leung ✦ 梁凱淇 ✦ for the support in making this happen and for the poster too! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧