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In England there are some support services that have been set up with a remit to provide support and care for a variety of people who have mental health problems but are from ethnic minority communities; including relatives and families.
There are still not enough services in the United Kingdom, which provide culturally supportive services for people from ethnic minority communities, who experience mental health issues. Mental health organisations such as Rethink are continually pressing for change and provision of culturally sensitive services. However, this is a process that takes time. Below is a list of services in different localities that may be of support if needed (These services have no correlation, connection, or responsibility to or with Talking Minds):
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The Bristol BME Service (Rethink)
A development service that works with mainstream Rethink Bristol Community Services to provide support that is accessible and appropriate to the needs of Black and Minority Ethnic people experiencing mental or emotional distress.
Leaflets are currently available in Bengali, Gujurati, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, with further translated literature being
developed in response to requests. Access to interpreters can be arranged.
St Paul’s Settlement, 74-80 City Road, Bristol, BS2 8UH
Tel: 0117 353 2041
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The Gravesend BME Service (Rethink)
Providing support to carers within the BME community. Leaflets are available in Punjabi, Urdu and Chinese. Carer support group meets last Tuesday of each month 5.00-6.30pm. A befriending and information service called Sahayak is also based here.
4-5 High Street, Grave’s End, Kent, DA11 0BQ
Tel: 01474 364498
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The Asian Mental Health Helpline (Rethink)
A culturally sensitive listening and information service for the Asian community in Kent, East Sussex, Brighton and Bexley. The service is for anyone affected by mental health issues - whether they are service users, carers or friends. Callers may speak to us in Asian languages (Gujarati, Punjabi, Hindu, and Urdu) or English.
Tel: 0808 800 2073
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Birmingham African Caribbean Carers Development (Rethink)
This service provides carer support for African Caribbean carers. African Caribbean Carers Group is held monthly.
Room 11 Ruskin Chambers, 191 Corporation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6RP
Tel: 0121 2365991 Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm
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Ealing Carers Support Service (Rethink)
Service provides carers with support, advice, information, and advocacy to reduce the burden of care. Weekly Asian women\'s carers support group. Short respite breaks are provided for carers.
15, Central Chambers, The Broadway, Ealing, London, W5 2NR
Tel: 020 8567 0101
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Nai Zindagi Project (Nottingham)
Counselling, advice and information for Asian women with mental health difficulties. Also run a carers’ group for Asian women carers. All services available in Asian languages.
Stonebridge Centre, Cardiff Street, Carlton Road, Nottingham, NG3 2FH
Tel: 0115 941 4255
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Southside Partnership Fanon Care (London)
Providing mental health services to African and African Caribbean people in London area. This service runs a resource centre, including a women\'s project and supported housing. Also provides a day centre offering activities.
31-33 Lumiere Court, 209 Balham High Road, SW17 7BQ
Tel: 020 8772 6140
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Sathi – Asian Men’s Group (Bolton)
Social, recreational, and educational activities for Asian men with mental health problems.
Socialist Club, Wood Street, Bolton, BL6 6BN
Tel: 01204 337 030
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Black Mental Health Resource Centre (Leeds)
Provides emotional and practical support, self help groups and counselling for African, African Caribbean and Asian communities.
Bushberry House, 4 Laurel Mount, St. Mary’s Road, Leeds, LS7 3JX
Tel: 0113 237 4229
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Community Links (Leeds)
Leeds based mental health charity organisation providing home support and residential housing for people with mental health, including services for Asian and African/Caribbean communities.
Community Links, 39a Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 3PD
Tel: 0113 307 0080
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Web: www.commlinks.co.uk
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Antenna Outreach Service (London)
A London based, mental health service, which works with African/African Caribbean people aged between 16 - 25 years, suffering the effects of mental illness. They offer individuals and their parents support, advice and practical help with regards to mental health.
Antenna Outreach Service, Excel House, 312 High Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4BN
Web: www.antennaoutreach.co.uk
Tel: 020 8365 9537 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
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Written on Monday, 01 September 2008 00:00 by Companion
