An Innovative Approach to Mental health

Beat Builders delivers urban music in a professional studio where creativity, music therapy approaches, positive mentorship, and cultural belonging are strengthened alongside youth. Designed for BIPOC and marginalized male youth who are justice-involved or transitioning out of the youth justice system, young people explore their passion for music while learning skills directly applicable to music and technology-related industries.

What we are, provide and support

Beat Builders has admission dates throughout the year and provides food and transportation to help ensure accessibility for all potential participants.

Beat Builders has admission dates throughout the year and provides food and transportation to help ensure accessibility for all potential participants.

We provide personalized wraparound supports and services that foster creativity, build belonging, and promote productive self-expression in youth, with support from a clinician, youth worker, and music professional.

Youth wellbeing and mental health needs are growing – as a community, we need innovative ways to address wellness and encourage positive self-expression. Beat Builders seeks to revolutionize how music is used to support wellness by providing a pathway to therapeutic support through urban music culture.

This program is FREE and meals and snacks are provided!

Program eligibility

• Male youth between the ages of 14-24
• Self-Identify as racialized or a member of the BIPOC community
• History of or risk of involvement with the youth justice system or adult criminal justice system
• Interest in mental health improvements
• Interest in music production and/or technical skill-development
• Ready to commit to engage in each session in a positive way and to be respectful of others in the program.

REFERRAL PROCESS

We accept referrals from Probation Officers, Social Workers, Custody Facilities and other professionals working with youth. Previous youth justice involvement is not a requirement for participating youth.

NEW: Self-referrals are also now possible – if you are an interested youth, just use the link or email below!