BLK Biz
Mental Health
360 Support for Black Entrepreneurs
Supporting mental health means supporting Black businesses, families, and communities. A space to pause, reset, and reconnect — because you can’t pour from an empty cup.
Wellness is Part of
the Business Plan
A BLK OWNED initiative serving as a referral point, connecting Black entrepreneurs to mental health support, resources, and tools through trusted partners, so they can sustain and grow their business. We create community-based wellness touchpoints and connect people to professional support.
BLK OWNED connects entrepreneurs to mental health support through trusted partners, while also sharing resources, tools, and insights throughout the month, and gathering insights on the evolving needs of Black entrepreneurs to inform future programming and partnerships.
A Different Focus Every Month
Each month we explore a different dimension of wellness — so you always know what’s coming and can show up ready.
Physical Wellness
Movement & Nourishment
Emotional Wellness
Healing & Emotional Resilience
Social Wellness
Connection & Community
Financial Wellness
Building Legacy & Wealth
Occupational Wellness
Work, Purpose & Passion
Intellectual Wellness
Lifelong Learning & Creativity
Spiritual Wellness
Rooted in Purpose & Heritage
Environmental Wellness
Safe & Nurturing Spaces
Every Angle Covered
Over the past 2 years, we’ve seen real shifts. The likelihood of seeking support increased from 44% to 85%, and participants went on to access therapy and support services.
Individual Therapy Access
Professional SupportConfidential 1-on-1 sessions with culturally competent therapists. We serve as a referral point, connecting Black entrepreneurs directly to professional support through trusted partners. No barriers, no gatekeeping.
Wellness Connection Days
Monthly Community EventsA space to pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself through wellness experiences, therapy access, and community collaboration. Once a month, in partnership with Community Catalyst.
Ongoing Community Support
Resources and ToolsBetween sessions, our community shares resources, tools, and insights, including physical wellness through movement and nourishment. A consistent thread of care woven through your entrepreneurial journey.
Health & Wellness
Modules Online
Can’t make it to an in-person session? Our community platform hosts a growing library of health and wellness modules you can access anytime — built specifically for Black entrepreneurs navigating the pressures of business and life.
Join the Community →Mental Wellness Resources
Guides, toolkits, and expert-led content to support your mental health journey.
On-Demand Workshops
Replays of past Wellness Connection Days and expert sessions, available anytime.
Peer Community Space
Connect with other Black entrepreneurs who understand the journey and show up for each other.
Built on Trust and Partnership
This initiative is made possible through deep collaboration with Hamilton’s most trusted community health organizations, helping us connect Black entrepreneurs to the right support, at the right time.
Refuge Newcomer Health
Providing culturally informed health and wellness services to Hamilton’s diverse communities, bringing accessible, trauma-informed care that meets our members where they are.
Winrose Health
A trusted wellness partner bringing holistic and community-centred health services with practical, compassionate care designed for real lives and real pressures.
Community Catalyst
Co-hosts of our monthly Wellness Connection Days, helping create safe, grounding spaces where entrepreneurs can step back, reconnect, and recharge together.
Althea Therapy
Connecting Black entrepreneurs to culturally competent therapy services, offering a safe and affirming space to process the unique pressures of running a business while navigating systemic barriers.
A Community Showing Up
Wellness Connection Days
Once a month, we create a dedicated space for Black entrepreneurs to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves and each other. A space to reset through wellness experiences, therapy access, and community collaboration. These are not networking events. They are restoration days.
Frequency
Once a month — consistent, reliable, a date you can count on in your calendar.
Hosted With
Community Catalyst and partner organizations across the Hamilton region.
What to Expect
Guided wellness activities, peer connection, guest speakers, and a genuine space to decompress.
Ready to Prioritize
Yourself?
Whether you’re looking for professional support or a community to connect with, there’s a door open for you here.
Access Therapy
Sign up to connect with a culturally competent therapist through our BLK Biz Mental Health program. Confidential, accessible, and designed for you.
Sign Up for TherapyJoin a Workshop
Register for our next monthly Wellness Connection Day. Free to attend, open to all Black entrepreneurs in Hamilton and the surrounding area.
Register for Workshops