New Home for the Black Health and Social Services Hub in Brampton Signals Shift in How Care Is Delivered Across Peel Region
BRAMPTON, ON, April 1, 2026 /CNW/ - Community leaders, healthcare partners, and stakeholders gathered in Brampton last week for an Open House offering a first look at the upcoming Black Health and Social Services Hub, a major initiative designed to address systemic inequities in healthcare access for Black, African and Caribbean communities across the Regional Municipality of Peel.
Held at 19 Rutherford Road South Unit 2, the event showcased an integrated model bringing together primary care, mental health and addictions, and social services in a culturally responsive environment ahead of its official opening.
The Hub responds to well documented disparities in health outcomes, with Black communities experiencing higher rates of chronic conditions and barriers to accessing culturally appropriate care. Peel Region alone is home to more than 137,000 Black residents, underscoring the need for a coordinated, community centred approach.
In September 2023, the Ontario Ministry of Health announced a 25 million dollar investment to support the development of the BHSS Hub in Peel, led by Roots Community Services, LAMP Community Health Centre, and Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin, and informed by the Black Health Plan for Ontario.
Over the past two years, the initiative has engaged nearly 20,000 community members and provided coordinated services to more than 4,000 individuals through community-based and satellite locations across Peel.
Building on this foundation, the BHSS Hub will serve as a central site connected to multiple satellite locations, strengthening coordination and expanding access to integrated care through a hub and spoke model.
"If we want to go far, we have to go together. This Hub is built on partnership, and we are calling on partners across sectors to help us expand this model and deliver more coordinated, culturally responsive care," said Shane Joseph, Chief Executive Officer of Roots Community Services Inc. and a member of the Hub's Executive Committee.
The Open House featured a keynote address by Angela J. Carter and brought together community organizations, healthcare providers, and local leaders, reflecting strong cross-sector collaboration ahead of the Hub's official launch.
SOURCE Black Health and Social Services Hub Peel
For more information, visit bhsshubpeel.ca or follow @bhsshubpeel on social media. For media inquiries, photos, and interview requests, please contact [email protected]
Share this article