Project start date: 1 February 2017
Project end date: 31 January 2018
CCG area(s) where this project operates: North, Central
Neighbourhood(s) in which this project operates: Cheetham, Crumpsall, Higher Blackley, Harpurhey, Charlestown, Miles Platting and Newton Heath, Moston, City Centre, Ancoats and Clayton, Bradford, Ardwick, Longsight, Chorlton, Whalley Range, Fallowfield, Gorton North, Gorton South, Levenshulme, Moss Side, Hulme, Rusholme
Programme objective(s) supported by this project:
2. to increase the take-up of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme services among communities that find them difficult to access
3. to increase the level of support offered to people with mental health problems who find it difficult to access existing services in their neighbourhoods
Project summary: 4 cultural consultants from local BME communities will receive training and will facilitate engagement/awareness raising sessions at community events (e.g. carnival) and support individuals to access Survivors Manchester. Aims to increase the accessibility of services, including IAPT, for BME communities and increase support to men who are survivors of sexual abuse and rape
Organisation name: Just Psychology CIC
Organisation summary: We provide services to address the psychological and mental health needs of children, adults and families with an emphasis on cultural diversity, cultural competence and social justice. Our vision is the full participation of all Black and minority ethnic (BME) and marginalised children, families and communities in an equal and fair society through the achievement of a significant improvement in psychological health and mental well-being, and the prevention of problems with mental health.
Contact name: Iyabo Fatimilehin / Carolyn Kagan
Contact number: 0161 262 1622
Contact email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Webpage address: www.justpsychology.co.uk
Postal address: Cornbrook Centre, 70 Quenby St, Manchester, M15 4HW