This project largely aims to uncover and explore the experiences of caregivers in the Black community, specifically as it relates to mental health in the regions of Peel and Etobicoke. The project will be led by CIHW and LAMP CHC and funded through Humber’s Mobilize research grant, and partly supported by Mississauga Ontario Health Team (MOHT) and the West Toronto Health Team (WTOHT). Statistics Canada (2022) reports that in 2022, almost 52% of Canadian women, provided some form of caregiving to children and/or adults. In a society with patriarchal roots, women often take on the unpaid caring work, which includes unpaid caregiving, in addition to household tasks, and even full-time employment. In 2020, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI, 2020) reported that 96% of individuals receiving long-term home care have an unpaid caregiver, and more than 1 in 3 of these caregivers are in distress. The demand on unpaid caregivers is quite high, with an average of 38 hours per week spent providing care. Caregivers report experiencing high levels of stress, which increase as the number of hours of care provided per week increases (Statistics Canada, 2020). The experience of caregiving differs between racial and ethnic groups, due to cultural differences in the roles and expectations of caregivers. In addition, experiences of systemic racism and discrimination shift the experience of caregivers, particularly those who identify as Black, and present increased barriers to accessing services that are supportive and culturally appropriate (The Ontario Caregiver Organization, 2022). While there is a lack of statistical data on the experiences of Black caregivers, health and social service organizations are able to report on experiences of Black carers. Sinai Geriatrics (Samir, nd) notes that there is a lack of culturally specific programs for Black care receivers, which may or may not correlate to the tendency for Black communities to provide care for older adults at home/within the family. Experiences of mental health, wellness, and illness also differ based on race and ethnicity. Studies on Black mental health showcase that regardless of age, Black Canadians fare worse than the general population when it comes to mental wellness (Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2020). In light of the above, this project aims to answer the broad and overarching question: What is the impact of caregiving on the mental health and wellbeing of Black Canadians who identify as women? Through a mixed methods approach, the study aims to uncover the narratives of Black caregivers, explore the specific needs of Black female caregivers, and explore how the experiences of caregiving help or hinder their mental health and wellbeing.