Putting your mental health first.
A partnership committed to culturally appropriate care
The programme is designed to place your needs at the centre of delivery.
In 2023, African Caribbean Mental Health Services, Empower Consultants CIC, and Fikawelie Mental Health Unit CIC partnered to offer culturally tailored mental health services in Manchester and Trafford. We provide sensitive, bespoke mental health interventions to South Asian, Black African, Caribbean, and dual heritage individuals with severe mental illness.
Our ongoing commitment is to ensure our community’s mental health needs are met, wherever possible.
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Address Cultural Disparities
Identify and address disparities in access to mental health resources and early intervention services. -
Collaborate with Community Partners
Work together with community and public sector organisations in Manchester and Trafford to amplify the impact of the project.
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Reduce Cultural Stereotypes
Challenge and break down harmful stereotypes that contribute to bias and misunderstanding within mental health services. -
Promote Mental Health and Wellbeing
Highlight the role that cultural awareness can play in enhancing mental health and overall wellbeing.
Programmes
A partnership committed to culturally appropriate care
Training Feedback
A very good overview of cultural competencies ,and the importance of this for all health professionals
I learned the importance of considering cultural backgrounds when giving care to clients
Mental health Act. person centered approach, removing the barriers BME communities face
I learnt about the change in MH legislation enshrining advocacy for service users ensuring their needs are met. Importance of professionals to take these into account and how to have these conversations and record these
Very thought provoking
Enjoyed real life examples and practice based dilemmas