Mental health services provided by the NHS are accessible for everyone regardless of their background, identity, race or religion. However, some people prefer to access support that is specifically designed for people from their communities. We’ve put together a list of support services that are made for people in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
Is a charity that understands the cultural importance of Black therapists supporting their communities. They offer heavily subsidised online one to one counselling sessions for Black individuals in the UK aged 18+.
Online contact form: www.theempowermentgroup.co.uk/contactus
Website: www.theempowermentgroup.co.uk
Home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.baatn.org.uk
The aim of Black Minds Matter is to ensure that black people in the UK can access mental health support. The organisation does this by helping black people and families across the nation to find professional mental health services.
Online enquiry form: www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/connect
Website: www.blackmindsmatteruk.com
Language Line Solutions is an organisation that can provide translation and interpretation services over the telephone to organisations and services.
Telephone: 0800 169 2879
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.languageline.com/uk
This is a programme through which works specifically with young Black men aged between 11 and 30 years old.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/equality-and-human-rights/young-black-men
Bayo is a space to find collectives, organisations, and services from across the UK. Bayo is created by and for the Black community to support mental health and wellbeing.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bayo.ubele.org/
Everyone should be able to access the support they need to live their best possible lives. At Mental Health UK we have a range of free advice, including information on mental health conditions and health and wellbeing. You can find out more about which services are available to you, and how to access them on our support page.
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