We created this platform for those who’ve found it hard to navigate the Canadian mental health system. People like us!

Highly intelligent, pattern-seeking, abstract-thinking creatures, who are seemingly able-bodied but are traumatized by a lifetime of perpetual confusion, and wondering what’s wrong with them*.

* spoiler: there’s nothing wrong with you, you’re just extra special 😌. *

Naturally, you might wonder … what’s happening here?

Why is everything so much harder for me, including the steps involved in seeking help?

Why doesn’t anyone believe my lived experience? Am I just lazy? Am I making this all up?

Is everyone right that I have anxiety, and need to simply meditate and exercise it away?

WHY CAN’T I CONSISTENTLY DO THAT???

We call this a “neuro-questioning era”, but it really feels like you’re on the verge of a mental breakdown.

We’ve been there.

We want to help you get these answers, so we’re taking matters into our own hands and creating an oasis for neurodivergent people of colour to discover themselves. It’s called neurokin. Hi!

Being a person of colour seeking answers to complex mental health questions in non-inclusive healthcare spaces adds layers of shame, self-doubt and skepticism that can leave us all turning on ourselves.

We’re doing this because this is what we wished we had and what we wanted to compile for our families, care providers and the like while going through this discovery on our own.

If you’ve been seeking help that hasn’t come without its own hurdles, we want you to find some relief here by arming you with information and resources to advocate for your health in an oppressive and broken system. We hope that making this space will give you a safe support system if you don’t have one, a place to share stories and struggles, learn from one another, and a community that represents you.

We’re so happy you’re here, and we appreciate your patience as we build this resource out. Our exec team is comprised of three neurodivergent women, so naturally, we want to be extremely thorough. And on some days, we need to take a lot of naps.

By joining our community and sharing your lived experiences, you’ll help us identify how we can bridge the gap for other marginalized neurodivergent folks to find community and healing. So join us! And share how we can make this a cozy spot for you and yours.