How to PTSDeal, We Protect Us, and sessions with partners.
Full house at Koerner Hall
Huddle graduates, certificates in hand
Flowers while they're here
0youth & families supported every year
0at the Award Show
0partner organizations
“Hidaayah House continues to bring nonprofit organizations and community leaders together, creating opportunities for people to connect, learn from one another, and be recognized for the work they do.”
Midyan Samson, Executive Director, 4 The West End
Hidaayah Huddle
7 weeks of training for Black youth 18–29, led by people from our neighbourhoods. Leave certified, leave with a crew.
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We asked first
100+ youth and families told us what they needed.
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We built it around them
Culturally grounded, trauma-informed, with sessions on Islam and mental health.
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7 weeks in the room
Certifications, crisis role-plays and self-care.
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Graduate, then serve
30 graduated in January 2025. Graduates now help run the Lighthouse Line.
0Cohort 1 graduates
0said their mental health improved
0used their training within three months of finishing
0applied for 30 spots
“They created a safe and welcoming environment where young people could connect with one another, speak openly about their experiences, and access mental health support.”
TH3RDSPACE, Huddle host partner
Cohort 2 is underway right now. Follow @hidaayahhouse to hear when applications open for the next one.
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