Health and Wellbeing

"Welcome to ACAB An organisation that aims to celebrate the different cultures of Africans and Friends of as well as supporters in Bolton We aim to: Unite all Africans, with all those in Bolton who support the aims of the association, irrespective of race, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or caring responsibility. Assist all those members experiencing disadvantage, need or inequality whenever any need arises and to treat. Advance portray and promote the rich, colourful cultures, arts, heritage and traditions of the nations of Africa. Promote and create racial, ethnic and religious harmony, diversity and peace within the community. Advance the education of young people by creating an institution that will encourage them to understand and develop and interest in the cultures and traditions of Africa. Create recreational facilities for all members with special reference to children and the elderly. Engage in community work and assist in any charitable activities orgnaise events and activities such as movie screenings, hate crime awareness, meals, trips, tresure hnts for children,"

"AFRUCA works in UK BME communities to protect and safeguard children from abuse and harm. We aim to promote the best interests of the child in all our activities. Our stance is that culture and religion should never be a reason to abuse children. AFRUCA’s Child Protection and Family Support Service is a paid referral service working with parents at different stages of the child protection system. These include early intervention and care proceedings. This service enables us meet the demand for specialist cultural and country specific input into child protection cases involving children and families from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This is a national service with referrals from local authority children’s services across England. Our team of social workers liaise with others to conduct child protection assessments and provide intensive one-to-one support for families in crisis to enable them strengthen their parenting capacities and improve protection and safety for children in the family settings. AFRUCA runs weekly Community Child Safeguarding Webinars delivered by our trained volunteer Children’s Champions. These webinars cover a range of child protection topics and provide a forum for group learning, exchanges and networking for parents. Sessions are delivered via Facebook and ZOOM."

The Asylum Seeker Mental Health Consultation service helps service users understand their unique circumstances, and assists them with the asylum seeker processes. Diagnose and help the service user understand their condition and signpost to the appropriate services for treatment and support, and advise on medication and treatment options, and help them to understand negative thinking and support them to look after themselves with practical and professional support. The service also assists with planning for the future, offering emotional and practical support often in difficult circumstances. Also provide information on NHS services and assist patients to access health care, helps to solve problems offering practical support with form completion, housing application, and bus pass application, registration with GP, dentist or schools. They assist young adults to apply for college, offering support and encouragement with integration and activities.

"Homeless Day Centre. At the Beacon Support Centre on Bloom Street, they offer regular morning sessions inclusing food, showers and clothing, and there's also a nurse available on Thursday 9:30am to 12pm. Support office located at 61 Bloom Street, available Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Timetable of activities here: https://www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk/drop-in-timetable Support workers ar also available and offer confidential support on a wide range of issues - from finding volunteering and paid employment, to emergency accommodation referrals and locating detox programmes. Update from Hannah at Barnabus, August 2021, - - They offer a rough breakfast from 7.30am for any rough sleepers – they can just turn up. - They work with rough sleepers aged 25 years plus - People are allocated an appointment in their drop in, currently- due to Covid, but it often gets booked up at the rough breakfast - If we are sending people to the drop in, we should phone ahead to make sure its not a wasted journey for them. - Drop in has access to: o Showers o Advice and information o Urban village (GP) o Opticians o Physios o CFL (Drug dependency team) o Mental Health worker NB, these services are often booked in advance but have spaces available on the day due to no shows. Call ahead as they may be able to help. "

Advice on asylum support and move-on. OISC Immigration & Asylum Level 1; ESOL ( Zoom & Face to face) , non accredited. Wellbeing / Social activities / Women Group.

"Learn Well offer courses on everything from CV writing, interview techniques, to mindfulness to parenting skills, resiliance to eating well, both online and in the community. Our free courses are open to anyone who wants to learn and improve their wellbeing."

"How can we help? Therapy at Talking Therapies Manchester involves talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Therapy can be provided one-to-one, in a group, over the phone, via video call or online. Depending on the type of therapy you access, we will see you for up to 6 sessions and each session runs for 30 or 60 minutes. Who are we for? Talking Therapies Manchester is for anyone whose GP surgery is based in Manchester. Our team are based all over Manchester in various community venues. If needed, we can provide an interpreter and easy read information. Therapies we offer We offer a wide range of therapies recommended by the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE), which use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Online Therapy With online therapy, you don’t have to wait for an initial assessment appointment with our team, so you can get started straight away. You can get instant access to a range of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programmes that can help you work on anxiety, low mood and stress. You will be supported throughout the programme by one of our practitioners who will provide guidance and tailor the online therapy to meet your needs. Workshops Workshops at Talking Therapies Manchester can provide you with skills and techniques to manage how you are feeling in the ‘here and now’. Our workshops will help you learn how to manage emotions and negative thoughts, which will have a positive impact on your life. Low Mood Workshop Overcoming Worry Workshop

"Talking Therapies Stockport is for anyone who lives in Stockport, or whose GP surgery is based there. You’ll come to us if you’re experiencing common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. You do not have to be told by a doctor that you have a mental health problem to be offered or benefit from a talking therapy. When you come to Talking Therapies Stockport, you’ll be assessed by one of our trained team. They’ll talk to you about how you feel and what you need help with so we can set you up with access to the right therapy for you. We offer a range of therapies, including: one-to-one support groups and workshops online therapy (eTherapy) Throughout your therapy, you’ll have regular sessions – either online, face-to-face or over the phone. Your practitioner will help you manage and overcome your negative feelings; and keep you motivated along your journey. Through coming to Talking Therapies Stockport, you’ll feel motivated to focus on the “here and now” of your problems and willing to participate in work between sessions, which can help you to feel better and stay better. Talking Therapies can help you to deal with negative thoughts and feelings, and make positive changes to your life. You might be feeling angry, struggling with your confidence or dealing with the loss of a loved one who has died. However you feel, our qualified team will work with you to help you change how you think and what you do, helping you to feel better about yourself. You can access this support on a one-to-one basis or as part of a wider group or workshop. With eTherapy, you can work through a series of online exercises and learn techniques to help you feel better about yourself. We offer a range of courses available to access in the community and from your own home which can help you manage and improve a variety of difficult emotions. You might be feeling very low, worried, stressed out or unable to sleep. Our highly-skilled team will find the right course to suit your needs and offer step-by-step guidance and assistance to help improve how you feel."

"The club offers young people a a safe place to be themselves, meet new people as well as trying a range of activities, play and sport and support services. The Diverse Voices lead at the cub supports refugees and asylum seekers who are members at the Club, with form filling, renewing residency status, supporting them calling the Home Office/explaining things to them so they understand what is being asked of them, improving their language skills through conversation and giving them experiences such as Jump Xtreme, Bowling, visiting other youth zones such as Chorley, Wigan and Manchester when trips are being organised. Employability and Enterprise Worker, can also work with them for CV writing, personal statement for college/Uni, mock interviews and preparing them for the working world. Any other needs that emerge, like food issues, we support them with a food parcel and signpost them to their closest food banks. "

ESOL Classes, Talk English, Employability Workshops, Wellbeing Sessions, Social Activities, Light Refreshment, Advice, Referral & Signposting (housing, health, education, welfare rights & entitlements, etc), Emergency Cash Support, Information Sessions, Extra hub activities i.e. Sports, Guided Visits, Etc.

"We provide face-to-face orientation support to people currently seeking asylum, or people who have received Leave to Remain, in the Oldham area. This support includes casework, English classes, wellbeing activities, workshops, tea, coffee, lunch and a place to meet friends. Our activities and workshops are flexible, depending on feedback we receive from our service users: ESOL Classes, Talk English, Employability Workshops, Wellbeing Sessions, Social Activities, Light Refreshment, Advice, Referral & Signposting (housing, health, education, welfare rights & entitlements, etc), Emergency Cash Support, Information Sessions, Extra hub activities i.e. Sports, Guided Visits, Etc."

We provide face-to-face orientation support to people currently seeking asylum, or people who have received Leave to Remain, in the Rochdale area. This support includes casework, English classes, wellbeing activities, workshops, tea, coffee, lunch and a place to meet friends.

ESOL Classes, Talk English, Employability Workshops, Wellbeing Sessions, Social Activities, Light Refreshment, Advice, Referral & Signposting (housing, health, education, welfare rights & entitlements, etc), Emergency Cash Support, Information Sessions, Extra hub activities i.e. Sports, Guided Visits, Etc.

"Offer a range of activities and facilities for a variety of ages, including: Adult and children's library service Children's centre Citizens Advice Salford every Wednesday, 12pm to 3pm Council services Hate crime reporting centre Information and advice Floodlit all weather games area Grass football pitches Nursery Trampoline club Youth centre – for more information, telephone 0161 778 0700 Other services: Fax Internet access including Wi-Fi Photocopier Printing and scanning"

We provide free and confidential sexual health services. This includes information and advice on all types of contraception, STI testing and treatment. Our service is confidential, non-judgemental and for people of all ages, genders, and orientations.

"Deliver an asylum seeker and refugee drop-in for poeple to conenct and shar their experiences; confidential one-on-one mental health support; access to IT and English classes; signposting to other services Other services include: Mentorship services for young people. Signposting and support to women fleeing domestic violence. Befriending service to women and families that are isolated or those going through hard times. Welcoming and support services to newcomers in the community. Cultural awareness program to celebrate the diversity in Rochdale. Food shopping and delivery to those that are shielding. Phone calling/chatting to those isolated to reduce the effects and pressure of mental health and depression."

"Women come for company and friendship, they feel safe and cared for. There is an opportunity to discuss their worries about paperwork, learn and enjoy cultural exchanges, cook together and learn English through their activities. NB. they have project workers who speak Arabic and Farsi available. ESOL clases also available at the project: Tuesdays, from 12 noon until 2 pm The session is led by Abi a qualified ESOL teacher and supported by a great group of volunteers. There are opportunities to learn basic vocabulary, conversational English and cultural exchange.Participants are assessed on arrival and assigned a volunteer."

For young persons aged 16-25, Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. In Manchester, they run a homeless day centre providing hot drinks and meals, haircuts, internet access. Offer a support service to assist young people on their first step into a home and a job. Their in-house health team of specialists work with young people on a range of issues, including substance use, mental health nutrition and dietetics.

"The Welcome Centre, which is situated in the centre of Cheetham Hill provides English Classes, IT classes, Work Club, Welfare Advice, free Lunches and Food parcels distribution to the most in need, gardening classes to grow your own food, arts and craft classes, and job search support to the local residents in Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall areas. They offer a specific 'Help through Crisis' project and have qualified social workers, and nursing staff and welcome referrals for families with complex needs and mental health issues. Can assist with Refugee Travel document applications."

This service helps the Chinese community to deal with all sorts of health matters including registering with a GP, assisting in filling in GP application and health questionnaire forms, making hospital /GP/choose & book appointments, explaining hospital letters/diagnostic procedures, signpost to relevant health agencies such as NHS Walk-in Centre, A&E, pharmacies and NHS Direct etc, liaise with health professionals to arrange interpreting for patients and assist in filling in forms. Offers chinese speaking clients bilingual health checks and telephone health and information services. Also provide social and general information support services incl. social benefits, migration, education & utility bills.

Advocacy, independent visitors, support and advice.

"You will be connected to a trained call handler who will ask a few personal details and undertake an initial assessment. You may then, if deemed appropriate, speak to one of our dental nurses who will complete a further assessment over the phone and provide appropriate advice and a possible dental appointment. The service is provided according to strict clinical criteria, and when you call you'll be assessed bya memberofourclinicalteam. Urgent dental problems include the following conditions, which should receive self-help advice and treatment (where appropriate) with in 24 hours: • Dental and soft-tissue infections • Severe dental and facial pain: that is, pain that cannot be controlled by the patient following self-help advice • Fractured teeth or tooth The service operates from 20 different locations across Greater Manchester and patients can choose to be seen at the location most convenient for them. Please note, if you are given an appointment with a dentist, fees are payable for treatment under the NHS unless you receive certain benefits. There will be a minimum charge of £22.79 for the attention you receive during your appointment. If you are exempt from payment, please bring proof with you to the practice as our dentist will ask for evidence that you are entitled to free NHS dental treatment. Please ask the reception staff for further information. Please be aware that only cash payments can be accepted."

Cornerstone (run by Caritas Diocese of Salford) provides a day centre (inc. a soup kitchen) with the dual aim to help homeless people and prevent homelessness. In parallel with delivering direct housing outcomes, they aim to enable people to improve their wellbeing through providing services which meet immediate basic needs (inc. access to showers), promote mental health and wellbeing, enable people to access health and other support services and to take up education, training, volunteering opportunities and employment, as a means of sustaining positive housing outcomes.

"*Free Funded counselling and psychotherapy services for BAME women and youth *Face to face individual counselling *Group therapy *Telephone Counselling * FGM Trauma Focused CBT. *Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. *Psychotherapy services * Life coaching and Mentoring. * Wellbeing Workshops/Seminars * Signposting *Advocacy. Free Group Therapy If you’re looking to join quality Group Therapy sessions with Counsellor and Psychotherapist that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. We guide you every step of the way and implement various methods to help you develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Schedule an appointment today and see what we can do for you. Free Face/ Telephone Individual Therapy In our therapy sessions, we’ll work to solve current problems and improve positive thinking and behaviour. We will help you “re-frame” your reactions and provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. We are confident you’ll find our personalised Individual Therapy beneficial and inspirational. Get in touch to book an appointment."

"Diversiry matters is a user led service, aiming to listen, involve, empower and enable individuals. Our activities are delivered to ensure we eliminate as many barriers to participation and engagement as possible, which is achieved through providing bilingual, culturally sensitive provision across Tameside. ESOL classes are based across Tameside, with the main delivery venue situated in Hyde. We deliver basic conversation classes, including women only classes, but also work in partnership other providers to deliver classes to residents with a higher level of English. We also have opportunities for people to engage in volunteering, employment support and training, health and wellbeing workshops, and a range of social activities Perr Support Mentoring: Provide support for South Asian women who are in crisis and need one-to-one support. Access opportunities to reduce isolation, experience learning opportunities and social activities, awareness sessions and information from local services. For more information, please contact: Nisma: 07549956567/ nisma@diversitymattersnw.org.uk Womens Basic Skills, Training and Employment Readiness: We are supporting women for employment readiness and basic skills training such as English, IT and confidence building. We also offer virtual training sessions. For more information or to register, please contact: Hasina:07591572844 / hasina@diversitymattersnw.org.uk or Shibley: 07946329099 / rilly@diversitymattersnw.org.uk Women Only Employment Support and Training programmes and classes. Befrieding Matters Tameside: Befriending Matters Tameside is a service which offers wellbeing support for people who are lonely, experiencing vulnerabilities and isolated. This service is a mix of weekly telephone and in person befriending. For more information please contact: Mahmuda: 07562686183 / mahmuda@diversitymattersnw.org.uk or Angie: 07467196702 / angie.knowles@stpeterspartnerships.org"

"We offer GP registration advocacy, through our helpline. We cannot help with dental appointments. We cannot help people who are already registered with a GP unless there are very particular circumstances. Advice line that runs Monday to Thursday from 10 to 12. "

At Doulas Without Borders, our UK-wide network of voluntary doulas provides women and birthing people who have experienced trauma and are in financial hardship with the companionship, physical, emotional and educational support needed during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Doulas do not offer medical advice or apply clinical measures, but do offer a wealth of knowledge about birth. We help people to have a positive experience by providing information, support, and encouragement—without judgment. Doulas are there to support the whole family unit, when appropriate. We do not attempt to mirror the role of any other supporter, but to empower all towards a positive outcome. Our presence can help alleviate isolation during pregnancy and labour and assist in early parenting settling in. Having a more positive experience of pregnancy and birth contributes to the potential for bonding and attachment between parent and baby. Building resilience during this time is best achieved through a strong bond with the mother, which provides baby with a crucial step towards a healthy and balanced adult life. We accept referrals on behalf of people from 6 months of pregnancy or within the first 6 weeks of the postnatal period, who are in isolation, or unsupported, in disadvantage and in financial hardship*. ​Our Doula services are available to any woman/person who is experiencing financial hardship* and is:​ At affect of domestic / intimate partner violence and / or sexual violence Experiencing homelessness A survivor / victim of human trafficking Under 20 years old and unsupported A survivor / victim of rape With refugee / recent asylum seeking status At least one of the above and experiencing or preparing for baby loss. Our Doula services are available to any woman/person who is experiencing financial by loss. *We define financial hardship as without funds beyond basic accommodation and living expenses. How it Works ​Step 1: Referral Our service works through a referral system. Women/people should ask a health or social care professional, a community member who can vouch for them, or a support worker to fill out the referral form on their behalf. We accept referrals for women and people during pregnancy or within the first 6 weeks of the postnatal period. We can only offer support if the person is in extreme financial hardship,which we define as without funds beyond accommodation and food. For those who are experiencing a more borderline financial hardship, we suggest women apply for a low cost Doula via Doula UK. Once we have received your referral form, we will consult our Doulas Without Borders Directory to find a match based on your geographical location and specific needs of your nominee. We tend to create a team of supporters around each client, rather than just one Doula. We then assign a lead Doula based on experience and availability and the whole team is also supported by one of our Community Elders. We have a highly skilled team of specialist Consultants who are also available for each team, on request.

A mutual support group made up of local people, asylum seekers and refugees living in the Bury area. Provide general guidance and support for asylum seekers, and a rolling programme of support groups and social opportunities including Women's Groups, Parent Support Group. Can now access Britihs Red Cross advie and support and destitution support via Eagles Wing on Mondays, and Health Watch advice on Thursdays. We are a mutual support group of friends made up of local people, asylum seekers and refugees living in the Bury area We welcome people of all ages, nationality and ability We have no paid staff and all our members help to run our groups: children are always welcome to our events, but parents MUST take care of them to keep them safe We celebrate each others’ cultures and good fortune and help each other when there are problems We are all equal and treat each other with respect and care. Aggressive behaviour is not acceptable We all work to change things for the better for individual members and for ALL refugees The elected committee makes sure that the group works in the interests of our members

BAND has over 30 years’ experience of supporting people with lived experience of a mental health condition. We work to improve the quality of their lives using Recovery Focused Approaches. With co-production at the heart of all we do, we build close relationships with the people who come to BAND. As a result, we are able to develop services that are safe, responsive and appropriate to the people who use them. Our support recognises each person’s individual circumstance and we work in a way that builds on people’s strengths. We support people to find solutions to challenges. BAND’s high quality services are delivered by a dedicated team of paid staff and volunteers. Many of us have lived experience ourselves and we recognise and celebrate the value that peer support brings to our work. Our recovery model recognises that people need different kinds of support at different times during their recovery and we therefore aim to provide services that: Offer hands on help and guidance when people are struggling with benefits, housing, access to services etc Provide support to attend appointments Help to grow self-esteem and self confidence Support people to understand when their symptoms have a negative impact on their lives, and to find ways to overcome this Encourage and motivate people to make positive changes Increase social contact with other people We do this through: Information and support (for things like benefits and housing) One to one support (befriending and mentoring) Shared interest and activity groups Social groups Life skills courses

"If you or someone you know is a survivor of torture, we offer a range of services from our UK centres. We offer trauma-focused therapy to help with the effects of torture. This can include symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder such as nightmares and flashbacks. We can also help with complex trauma, depression and other mental health needs. We offer further services to help our clients recover from their experiences and rebuild their lives. These can include creative group activities like music and gardening, social groups and physical therapy. For our clients who are seeking asylum, we also offer practical advice. For example, information about accessing housing and healthcare. We have interpreters who can attend therapy sessions and other services to translate. For people seeking asylum, we can produce independent medico-legal reports. These are is legal documents providing evidence of torture."

"George House Trust has been inspiring people living with HIV to live healthy, confident lives by providing HIV support, advice and advocacy services. We offer a range of services: - 1 to 1 services - Counselling - Telephone buddy - Age+ (for 55 years and older living with HIV) - Calabash (for African men living with HIV) - Peer mentoring - Financial Support and advce, including our Welfare Fund, Welfare grants and 1 to 1 advice services - Online information resources - Membership"

Legal Advice

"We aim to address a whole range of social issues, our key areas of work are: homelessness, loneliness and isolation, mental health and wellbeing, food insecurity and supporting displaced people. We do this by: Kick-starting, growing and supporting social action projects and initiatives equipping individuals and communities with the skills and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in their local area ​ - Connecting people, faith groups and organisations together to allow them to share best practice, resources and ideas through collaboration, small meetings, large events and through building mutually supportive and relational networks - Working together with multi-agency partners to influence local, regional and national policy and strategy Our Near Neighbours initiative brings people together in communities that are religiously and ethnically diverse, so that they can get to know each other better, build relationships of trust, and collaborate together on initiatives that improve the local community they live in. We also offer night shelters as part of the A Bed Every Night Initiative. This service is currently closed."

"We offer support and treatment if you're experiencing symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, low mood, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of low self worth or panic attacks. We can also help you to cope with the effects of a long-term health problem or chronic pain, post natal depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, eating difficulties and post traumatic stress reactions. With help and support, these feelings and symptoms can be managed, guiding you to deal with them more effectively. Our service is delivered by a range of professionals including therapists and counsellors, who will find a level of treatment that is right for you. We also provide specialist support for those experiencing post-natal depression and for those with long term health conditions. Please note we are NOT an emergency service, if you're feeling desperate or suicidal you should contact you GP as soon as possible. ONline SilverCloud Service: We offer a mental health self-help program called SilverCloud, where you can instantly access materials shown to have a positive impact on depression, anxiety and stress. You can log into the program from any device as often as you want, and we'll regularly support you as you work through the materials. Once you have completed the program, you will still be able to access the information in your account for up to a year. Click here to sign up for SilverCloud. If you would like more information, you can phone us on 0161 253 5258. Unfortunately SilverCloud is only available in English at the moment. If you'd like to access our services but don't speak English, please complete the Healthy Minds referral form (below) and we will contact you to arrange an interpreter. What to expect after completing the SilverCloud referral form You will receive an email from SilverCloud asking you to complete a questionnaire and select a treatment programme to work through. This information will be reviewed by us and then we'll contact you. This is often in an email, but you may also receive a text or letter. Please keep an eye on your junk email box as often emails end up there. How does SilverCloud work SilverCloud is an online cognitive behavioural therapy programme. It's flexible, effective, easy to use, and puts you in control of your own progress. You can work through at your own pace and complete the tasks at times to suit you. You will speak to a psychological wellbeing practitioner on the telephone at the start and end of your treatment. You will also receive weekly emails from them as they will review the progress you are making. After you complete a SilverCloud programme Your final review will be over the phone with your supporter. During this appointment we will discuss and review your progress with the programme and decide together if you require any further support from Healthy Minds. Whatever is decided, you will have access to the materials on SilverCloud for 12 months."

"Healthy Minds is for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in Oldham. We offer support and treatment if you're experiencing difficulty sleeping, low mood, depression, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or panic attacks. We can help you deal with the effects of a long-term health problem or chronic pain, post natal depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, or eating difficulties. We also offer couples therapy if you are struggling in your relationships, and psychosexual therapy for any intimacy difficulties. Our team is made up of a range of professionals, including therapists and counsellors, who will find a level of treatment that is right for you. We offer a number of courses to support your mental health and wellbeing, including: Healthier minds, healthier you (for low mood, anxiety and stress) Mindfulness Parent and infant wellbeing Emotion skills Childhood trauma group Psychosexual counselling Couples counselling Silver Cloud Online Counselling: We are offering a mental health self-help program called SilverCloud, where you can instantly access materials which have been shown to have a positive impact on depression, anxiety and stress. You can log into the program from any device as often as you want, and we'll regularly support you as you work through the materials. Once you have completed the program, you will still be able to access the information in your account for up to a year.

"We offer support and treatment if you're experiencing problems such as low mood, stress, anxiety, panic attacks or difficulty sleeping. We can work with you if you have post-natal depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, or eating difficulties. We can also help you to manage the emotional impact of a long-term physical health problem, or chronic pain. With the help and support from our team of therapists and counsellors, these feelings and symptoms can be managed, guiding you to a successful recovery. Silvercloud - online therapy service: Alternatively, if you would like to speak to us about your difficulties and find a level of treatment that is right for you, you can self-refer by completing the online form. You can also be referred by your GP or health professional. We work in partnership with self-help services in order to minimise our waiting times, and sometimes we may offer you the option of having your initial assessment with this service. You may decline this option by stating this in your self-referral."

"If you live in Tameside and Glossop and are over the age of 16, Healthy Minds can offer a range of talking therapies to support your mental health. We offer a safe place and time to talk to someone who won’t judge you. You might want to make sense of things or understand yourself better, resolve complicated feelings or recognise unhelpful patterns on how you act or feel. We can help with: Depression and low mood Anxiety and worry Panic Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Pre and post natal difficulties Social anxiety Phobias Long term health conditions Our service is delivered by a range of trained professionals, including therapists and counsellors, who will find a level of treatment that is right for you. You'll have a choice of either SilverCloud or courses: Silvercloud - our online therapy system: SilverCloud is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can start the therapy straight away and it can be done at a time and place that suits you. In most cases, you'll get weekly online support from your therapist. It has been shown to be more effective than one-to-one therapy. You'll also have access to the system for a year after you’ve been discharged from the service. Referrals can be made via the website. Psychological Wellbeing Courses: We offer eight-week courses that will help you develop skills to manage your mood or anxiety. These are available in your local area, with a choice of course and times you can attend. The sessions are informal and relaxed, and you don’t have to talk about your problems if you don’t want to. The courses are on a rolling programme, so you'll never have to wait more than a few weeks to join.

Who we are
Heart4Refugees is a charity that support refugees to fully integrate into our community, helping them to build new, successful lives and relationships.

What we do

We provide practical assistance, advocacy, and community integration services.

Who we work with
We assist refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

What we do
We offer support through our drop-in centre and community activities such as Art Therapy and Bicycle club.

"General Advice (for Manchester Residents) We assist clients with a number of issues including: Benefits, Debts and Money Advice, Employment, Housing and Homelessness, Health and Community Care. Currently, this service is only available to residents of Manchester or homeless people with no connections to anywhere outside Manchester. Depending on your situation we will give you information, offer details of other organisations or give you an appointment for further advice. HEALTH ADVICE The Health Inclusion and Wellbeing Project at the Home of Justice Network aims to reduce isolation, improve quality of life and provide help and support to users who are having difficulty accessing health services or health-related information. Counselling Home of Justice Network runs a free counselling service for anyone who feels they would benefit from talking to somebody. Run by a professional counsellor, our free and confidential counselling service can help you work through a difficult challenge or develop new approaches to everyday life. No matter who you are, it’s always a good idea to talk to someone. Contact us today to find out more and sign up. Health Advice Home of Justice Network can help you to access a range of health services in your area. We provide information on how to find and to register with your local family doctor (GP) and dentist, as well as what to do in an emergency. We can advise you on what services the National Health Service (NHS) provides and what services and medicines are available free of charge to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. We can also help you to understand your rights and entitlements to healthcare and how to make a complaint about a treatment or service you have used. Activities If you are looking for ways to get more active, improve confidence and boost your fitness, then Home of Justice Network can help you to find physical activities and exercises. We also offer free yoga sessions for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers to help relax and energise your body and mind. CAREER ADVICE Are you looking for a new job and wondering where to start? Want to develop your CV to get the career you’ve always wanted? Nervous about a job interview? We can help! Getting a new job, or changing career, can be scary – there are many choices to make, many places to look, many dos and don’ts. Navigating the job market can be tricky, especially if you’re a migrant and unfamiliar with working in the UK. Our specialist Careers Advice service is here to help you make sense of it all. Whatever stage you’re at, whether you’re looking for your first job or hoping to change careers, we can help you get on the career path you want. Our specialist advisors will tailor support around your needs and help you every step of the way. Some of the ways our advisors will help you include: Explore different career options Understand the job and sector you want Analyse your strengths and weaknesses Find courses and activities to develop the right skills and experience Discover new job opportunities Produce a CV that stands out Write a winning cover letter Develop interview skills and techniques Build confidence Volunteer to gain work experience As part of the National Careers Service we offer tailored, one-to-one advice sessions to help you understand more about the career path you want to take and how to go about building the knowledge and skill set you need to achieve your goals."

"Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. We work alongside parents, in their own homes, to help them cope with the stresses and strains of life and make sure they have the skills, confidence and strength they need to nurture their children. We work with families across Tameside & Glossop, Oldham, Stockport and Bolton, offering a range of support including: - Home-visiting support - Infant feeding support (available in Tameside & Oldham) - Parent-Infant Mental Health (PIMH) support - Support for dads (Dad Matters) - Free education advice for two year olds - Empowering Parents Empowering - Communities (EPEC) (Stockport) - School Readiness (Play. Learn, Grow)

"Can provide help with school uniforms. Community Interest Company, operating predominantly in the Tameside area of Greater Manchester. Support those deemed to be vulnerable and presenting with multiple needs and /or at risk of including: -Anti Social Behaviour / Offending -Substance Misuse - Housing and homelessness -Financial and debt -Family issues -Bereavement and loss -Social exclusion and isolation Assess the clients’ needs individually and prioritise on the issues causing the most harm. This holistic approach allows for an intervention at an early point which will produce better outcomes for users and take the strain off local statutory services. We will act as an advocate for our client. (Speaking to creditors, statutory agencies, housing etc) and will also escort our clients to appointments and meetings when necessary. We develop a long term relationship with our clients, staying in touch after ‘crisis point’ to ensure that any future issues are dealt with at the earliest opportunity. In addition to our core business, we run a number of initiatives to support vulnerable individuals across Tameside. These initiatives are usually set up in a response to an identification of current need and the vast majority are not funded by any external sources. To continue with these initiatives, we need to secure funding and so this is a priority for Infinity Initiatives. We also offer a comprehensive training and development package to those wishing to work with us as a volunteer or peer mentor. This increases their future employment opportunities and social skills and contributes to both good mental and physical health."

ESOL and Life in the UK classes

"Levenshulme Inspire is a community-led organisation which brings together people from many backgrounds to transform our area through community activity, creativity, enterprise and fun. We offer a range of events to the community (see website), and our Cafe is open Monday - Friday for food and friends. Foodcycle provide free community meals on Thursdays. ESOL course also run from the centre. Play sessions for pre school children from 9.30am – 11am every Wednesday. Held in the cafe space, with biscuits and juice for only £1 per session."

"We believe in a fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people can achieve their full potential. Our services and activities include: - A range of support groups - Face-to-face counselling - Helpline, email and pop-in service - Befriending scheme - Sexual health programme - Substance-misuse project - Organisational training - A range of guides and resources - National website - Advice surgeries including legal advice - LGBT infrastructure support - Various research projects and policy campaigning"

Who we are

Salford Loaves and Fishes is a charity supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Salford.

What we do

We provide day services, including meals, advice, and activities, to support those in need.

Who we work with

We assist homeless individuals, those at risk of homelessness, and vulnerable people in Salford.

How we work

We offer a welcoming environment, practical support, and community activities throughout the week to improve well-being and stability.

"Make a Difference community group brings together understanding amongst local people from the diverse communities across Greater Manchester. Promoting recreational activities events and trips out. We support young people with special needs and disabilities. Currently run a weekly wellbeing group for new families that come to the Bredbury Hotel to access as a place to engage and discuss any issues , whilst creating crafts and arts materials. This group will also allow new families in the Bredbury area to meet their neighbours and volunteers in the community until they remain in the hotel. We have the support of the local church and its volunteer members to continue to use the building and the church volunteers to support the development work connected to local voluntary and statutory services and works together to create a holistic package of support for all members of the family or individual needs.we offer support in a variety of spoken and written languages based on culturally appropriate need."

"We are a friendly community centre, who welcome all ages to participate in our daily activities, for our groups, clubs and much more". Health and Wellbeing Programs- Mental health support: Offering safe spaces for discussions around mental health. Exercise classes: Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Tai Chi (On Thursdays 2-3:30pm), or walking groups to promote physical health. Nutrition workshops: Education on healthy eating and access to healthy food through initiatives like food banks. Educational and Vocational Workshops- ESOL: We offer a FREE ESOL and Citizenship Group (Stockport's Conversation Club, on Mondays 1-2:30pm), which is open to asylum seekers, refugees and all non-native speakers to practice English conversational skills. For all levels, to build confidence and enjoyment. Job search support: CV writing, interview prep and employment advice. Family and Children's Services- Parenting classes: (Coffee, Chills & Spills, on Thursdays 9:30-11am. Maternal support group for all). Children's activities (Tiny Tearaways, on Wednesdays 10:15am-12:15pm. Baby and toddler group) (Art Attack, on Thursdays 5-7pm. Creative arts session for 7-11 year olds). (Young Women's Voices, on Mondays 5-7pm. A social support group for girls aged 11-16 years old). Cultural and Social Events- Advice on housing, benefits: Especially relevant for refugees, asylum seekers or low-income families. Elderly care programs: Offering day services or social activities for senior citizens. Volunteer and Charity Projects- Volunteering opportunities: Residents can get involved in helping others in the community. Charity drives: Collecting donations for food, clothing or other necessities.

Who we are

Manchester Urban Diggers (MUD) is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Greater Manchester, focused on community gardening and urban food projects.

What we do

We design, build, and manage food growing projects and community gardens, like Platt Fields Market Garden, to promote sustainable urban agriculture.

Who we work with

The sessions are aimed at people struggling with their mental health and can help connect communities through supportive gardening activities

How we work

We offer volunteering opportunities, community events, and corporate team-building activities, all aimed at improving food systems and community well-being.

"Move-on support for people granted Leave to Remain: Crisis interventions – access to emergency welfare and food support Welfare benefits such as Universal Credit Housing support, guidance and advocacy Following family reunion – benefits, and housing support, guidance and advocacy Help open a bank account Managing utilities Help understanding rights, entitlements & obligations Writing letters and advocacy Referral and signposting to specialist services Access to primary care/GP/mental health services Health awareness and accessibility Healthy eating/cooking on a budget Confidence building and pre-employability support Employability support – develop and understand a CV; job search skills; Security Industry Authority (SIA) applications Volunteering opportunities and employment skills Language, life skills support and glossaries Cultural awareness engagement and digital story projects Access to education and training"

"Support LGBTI+ people seeking asylum, or those who are receiving NASS but who are in unsuitable designated accommodation because of their gender identity and/or sexuality. May be able to provide support and temporary accommodation. Their helpline is an information and referral service that provides LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees with information on housing or homelessness issues, social inclusion and move-on support for refugees. Social inclusion – Group activities exclusively for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees, currently delivered online.

"Manchester Immigration Detainee Support Scheme - visitors to immigration detainees held at Manchester Airport. We offer emotional and social support to try and improve the conditions of people held in detention. MIDST is a volunteer-run group and visits and supports men and women being detained at RSTHF302, a short-term holding facility at Manchester Airport. The group also visits and supports men being held post-sentence under immigration control at HMP Manchester. We provide information about detention, people's rights, and signpost people to relevant support."

"Volunteers and staff help with asylum support, asylum process, claiming asylum, how to access to immigration advice and referrals and signposting to other solicitor firms and legal services colleagues. The team also assist with: Refugee travel documents (for those with refugee status only), naturalisation as British Citizen (adult), registration as British Citizen (child), lost BRP card, EEA residence cards for EEA national and their family members (including permanent residency), NLT and TOC (bio-metric residence card for those with visa in passport of paper document), and Leave in line application (for a child of a refugee born after parent is granted refugee status). Also help with the provision on advice and practical support on accessing to services including housing, access to health and welfare services. Also deliver ESOL classes, Language Parties, Language Clubs, Migrants Voices from the North – Radio Show. The Language Employability and Integration Hubs are aimed to support people from diverse migrant communities who are new in the UK to not only learn English but also to reduce levels of isolation encouraging them to understand English culture, skills for life and increase chances to get employment. The LE Integration Hubs also is a platform to understand multiculturalism and develop conversations about respect and tolerance. Teachers and volunteers deliver English for Skill for Life sessions covering basic and advanced grammar Provide access to private housing to refuges that have status, along with a six month reintegration package to help people claim benefits, education, healthcare, local orientation etc."

"Our purpose is to create a space where mental health comes first. We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and that we have a part to play in that. We value the commitment of our staff and volunteers who work hard to ensure our services are delivered in a way that enables people to feel heard and involved. Current projects include: Food For All and Allotment Project Poor mental health, loneliness and lack of access to healthy food are intertwined and our Food for All team offer a range of services to support individuals and communities experiencing the greatest need. Young People We work with young people either in schools, or through our community project, CYP, to educate about mental health and to provide help when young people are struggling. Peer Support Our Peer Support groups are run by people who use their own experiences to help each other. The aim of the peer support groups is to offer a safe place for people who are struggling with their mental health to share, understand and give mutual support for mental health related issues being experienced. Criteria: You need to be living in an area within the Manchester City Council. 4 groups at present with : 2 groups are online: Tuesday, 5.30pm -7pm. Friday, 10.00am-12.00pm. A Wednesday face to face group 2pm-4pm in Hulme. We’re intending to provide online access at the same time if anyone has that need. A Friday face to face group, 2pm-4pm in Harpurhey. Advice We provide free and impartial advice on welfare benefits, debt and housing to people with mental health needs living in Manchester."

"Rochdale and District Mind offer a wide variety of wellbeing services and support groups to help local residents. The first step in accessing any of the help available at Rochdale and District Mind is to complete a referral form and to meet a Wellbeing Coordinator to discuss your issues. You and your Wellbeing Coordinator will then build up an individual action plan to tackle your issues. They offer a range of services including their Wellbeing Programme which is a semi-structured pathway, supporting service users to improve their mental wellbeing by engaging with a range of activities based on the “Five Ways to Wellbeing”. A confidential counselling service provides one to one counselling sessions to help relieve stress, anxiety and depression, increase self-esteem and improve relationships. It is available to anyone 18 years or older, living in, or whose GP is in Rochdale, Heywood or Middleton and is not accessing counselling/therapy elsewhere but they are unable to offer counselling to people affected with PTSD. Their Wellbeing Co-ordinator for New and Emerging Communities supports a range of different communities and population groups, including: Asylum Seekers and Refugees who are provided with advice and guidance to access a range of legal, housing, health and wellbeing services."

"Mind in Salford is an independent, user focused charity providing vital services to make a positive difference to the wellbeing and mental health of local people. Welfare Rights & Debt Advice We provide free, independent, impartial and confidential advice for adults in Salford who are registered with a Salford GP and who have a mental health condition. Free Mondfulness Drop-in Sessions: We run both in person and online mindfulness sessions for people who are interested in giving mindfulness a go. All sessions are suitable for mindfulness beginners and experts alike! The teacher will guide you through the practices. No experience needed, and you don’t need to bring anything with you, just a willingness to give it a go. Advocacy: At the Advocacy Hub, we provide both statutory and non-statutory advocacy. We provide: Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) to eligible clients in Salford (including Care Act Carers Advocacy). Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) in Meadowbrook, Woodlands and Prestwich Hospitals and associated services. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) in Salford. Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy (ICA) in Salford"

"Stockport Mind is an independent mental health charity that offers friendly, accessible support and information to promote wellbeing in the community. Set up by a group of volunteers in 1971, we are affiliated to national Mind, one of the leading mental health charities in England and Wales. Mind Stockport and District offer a range of services to those struggling with mental health issues in the borough including a Choir, Art sessions, Carer Support and and Information and Signposting helpline - We will listen to anyone who contacts us. If you are looking for a particular kind of support, we will help to direct you to the most appropriate service, whether that is provided by us or another organisation."

We engage with local adults and families offering meals, food and support. We hold the Ashton foodbank at our Centre. We also work with families running a mentoring project with local volunteers.

We provide free and confidential sexual health services. This includes information and advice on all types of contraception, STI testing and treatment. Our service is confidential, non-judgemental and for people of all ages, genders, and orientations.

We are a charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Our 'HopeLine' service advisors want to work with you to understand why thoughts of suicide might be present, and provide a safe space to talk through anything happenining in you rlife that could be impacting on your or anyone else's ability to stay safe. Our HopeLine service is available through call, text or email. We also offer a range of tools on our website, such as a suicide safety plan, information, and guideance.

"Taught classes, with some one to one tuition, including ESOL and digital skills. Also host the Refugees and Mentors work club. Well-being courses and activities - have an activites programme that runs throughout the year including - Gardening, arts and crafts, choir, mum and baby group, perinatal mental health and well being, dance, yoga Various volunteer roles, majority filled by refugees/migrants"

On a break until October 2022. For LGBTQI people of color in Manchester. The group is a space for socializing, discussions, activism, community organizing and ensuring a presence and that LGBTQI people of color’s voices are heard in Manchester.

"The Refugee Council receives direct referrals from the Home Office each time a looked after unaccompanied minor who is seeking asylum. The Refugee Council’s Children’s Panel provides advice and support to separated (unaccompanied) children and young people seeking asylum. The Children’s Panel is funded by the Home Office but we are a fully independent organisation and provide independent advice. The Children's Advisor, can offer; Advice about the asylum process and related matters to separated children and professionals involved. All Children’s Advisors are registered with the OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) at Level 1. Advocacy for the young person in the form of acting as appropriate/responsible adult during meetings and interviews (e.g LAC reviews, Home office interviews, age assessments). Referrals to other services (e.g immigrations/welfare solicitors, Red Cross family tracing, social clubs). A means of linking up different professionals involved in the care and support of separated asylum seeking children and young people."

"The Refugee Council receives direct referrals from the Home Office each time a looked after unaccompanied minor who is seeking asylum. The Refugee Council’s Children’s Panel provides advice and support to separated (unaccompanied) children and young people seeking asylum. The Children’s Panel is funded by the Home Office but we are a fully independent organisation and provide independent advice. The Children's Advisor, can offer; Advice about the asylum process and related matters to separated children and professionals involved. All Children’s Advisors are registered with the OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) at Level 1. Advocacy for the young person in the form of acting as appropriate/responsible adult during meetings and interviews (e.g LAC reviews, Home office interviews, age assessments). Referrals to other services (e.g immigrations/welfare solicitors, Red Cross family tracing, social clubs). A means of linking up different professionals involved in the care and support of separated asylum seeking children and young people."

Our NHS funded first-language mental health service is designed to support refugees and asylum-seekers in temporary hotel accommodation in Greater Manchester. We understand that refugees may experience various mental health challenges due to the stressful and traumatic experiences they have encountered in their home countries and during their journey to seek asylum. Our service is designed to provide a safe and confidential space for refugees to express their concerns, receive counselling, and access mental health resources. Our team of mental health professionals and multilingual community leaders is trained to work with refugees from diverse cultural backgrounds and understand the unique challenges that they may face. We provide a range of services, including individual counselling, group therapy, and psychoeducation sessions to address mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and adjustment difficulties. We also provide referrals to mainstream mental health services if needed. Our services are offered in a non-judgmental, supportive, and respectful manner, taking into consideration the cultural and linguistic needs of service users. We are committed to providing accessible mental health care to refugees and asylum-seekers in GM hotels, and we work closely with hotel staff, NHS colleagues and other organisations to ensure that our services are easily accessible and culturally sensitive.

"Refugee Women Connect is a women-only charity set up to support women asylum-seekers, refugees and survivors of trafficking. We work together to build a safe life in the UK for all women in the asylum seeker and refugee community. We primarily offer support through our women only drop-ins. At the drop-ins there are refreshments, including a meal, opportunities to meet other women, get help and support from staff, volunteers and some other organisations that attend the drop-in. Children are always welcome and we have toys for them to play with. Women can get one-to-one casework and emotional support, find out more about the asylum process and life in the UK and get information about specialist services that could be useful to them. Women can request for someone to go with them to an important appointment, such as a hospital appointment or court. If their support needs are complex we may be able to offer them additional one-to-one support outside of drop-in. We are also launching a new mental health programme, where women can access support groups, one-to-one emotional support, arts and crafts, and various well-being activities."

"The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in stockport and the surrounding areas through the provision of providing free meals, shelter, warmth, companionship and signposting to other support services. The relief of persons suffering from drug or alcohol abuse or similar problems and refugees and those seeking asylum by providing therapy in connection therewith or by sharing with them the christian faith, principles and values and advancing their education so as to better enable them to cope with the business of life and promote their mental and physical rehabilitation and the relief of unemployment by the provision of vocational and skills training, advice and support. Support for mental Health including self-support groups, reduce stress courses and one to one support delivered by a trained mental health nurse Behnam is the first point of contact when Iranian asylum seekers arrive in Stockport and he is contacted by the local authority, Stockport Homes, Job Centre, local churches etc. He will have an initial meeting with them to assess their needs and then will signpost them to the relevant support services. Run a twice weekly workshop for female asylum seekers to learn how to sew using sewing machines. The main aim of the group is to prevemt social isolation and mental health issues and create community. Works closely with Stockport Homes to help asylum seekers / refugees navigate the housing system. Also supports refugees with employment advice, housing advice, benefit advice and translation services. Works closely with another charity ‘The Olive Branch’ which offers mental health and well-being support plus opportunities for volunteering.

We provide free and confidential sexual health services. This includes information and advice on all types of contraception, STI testing and treatment. Our service is confidential, non-judgemental and for people of all ages, genders, and orientations.

"We are commited to suicide prevention. We support people not only for the moment of crises, but to prevent the crisis. We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And we encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives. We offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need. You can contact our service by telephone call, email, letter or self-help app.

"Sheba Arts CIC is an artist and female-led organisation established in 2018 in response to the challenges of misrepresentation, or lack of representation of people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the arts and culture. As the only migrant arts organisation in Manchester, we platform, co-create, and develop projects with people from different backgrounds. We promote social cohesion through cultural and arts programmes. Run regular calendar of workshops such as poetry, dance, sketching and an annual festival for those from migrant backgrounds. Sheba Arts Youth Programme ​Launched in April 2022 at Niamos, our Youth Creatives Programme brought together young people aged 16-22 from different backgrounds including Iran, Iraq, Somali, Kazakhstan, and Nigeria to explore different art forms including painting, sculpting, and writing. the workshops are held every Thursday 4-6 pm."

A Healthy Living Centre offering Free Activities, Courses and Events for Salford People with the aim of giving communities the opportunity to access Healthier and Happier Lives. Range of services and facilities offered include free counselling, fitness and health activities, social opportunities, Woodland Wellbeing Walks, Gardening Sessions, History Walks, Saturday Socials and Exercise Sessions, language, arts and crafts, community cafe, volunteering opportunities and more. They also offer services to help with a range of health topics, such as quitting smoking, and taking control of your health in a variety of ways. Please visit website to find out more.

Services for victims of rape or sexual assault, we are here to help you, to help the person recover from both the physical and emotional effects of the assault. Services include immediate crisis support, medcial exam, pregnancy advice, sexual health screening and counselling

"We support and advocate for Ethnic Communities within Stockport including Refugees. Support with 1-1 advocacy, housing, Health, Employment Benefits. Culturally apprpropraite foodbank Activity based work, e.g. Sewing Club, Children activities, Volunteer Training, Drama, Women’s Group, Choir Black Mens group Conversational English session. Immigration Surgery

"Our service offers support to Male survivors of sexual trauma; rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We work with men (including those with trans identities/ non binary identities- assigned male or female at birth, we are inclusive and would gladly support anyone who feels like their experience pertains to our work) offering 1-to-1 therapy and also group and community activities towards their healing from sexual trauma. We also have an in-house ISVA service (independent sexual violence advisor) who support clients from reporting offences to the police all the way through criminal investigations and court processes. We also run a drop in every Monday 2-6pm, for survivors to meet, chill and get familiar with our service/ space. This is held at : Survivors Manchester: Unit 8 Brewery Yard, Deva City Office Park, Trinity Way, Salford, M3 7BB. We also offer 1-to-1 therapy to secondary beneficiaries, so those who are supporting men who are getting support for their trauma within our service (ie: partners, family members etc)."

"Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind provide a variety of services for our clients. We pride ourself on finding new and effective ways to help people with their mental wellbeing in the way which best suits them: Current service provision includes counselling, guided well-being and a well-being hub and programme of activites. Further details can be found here: https://www.togmind.org/services "

"We provide a service for asylum seekers, destitute asylum seekers and refugees/adults. Wednesdays and Fridays are face to face casework sessions via an appointment only. I can be contacted on this email or on my DP mobile - 07421352829. Our drop in session runs every Wednesday's from 10am till 3pm. Free vegetarian hot meals for lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits are served throughout the day. We have activities, art session, English classes. We have a clothes room and a food bank for our destitute asylum seekers however we are currently providing a food parcels for asylum seekers too at the moment."

Have a dedicated community support team who can help you fill in forms, write appeals and apply for benefits. Also have emergency food and clothing packs available. Run English, Maths, Science, ESOL, Cookery and History lessons, and offer volunteering opportunites in their kitchen.

"The Sudanese Community of Bolton is a voluntary organisation, Its main aim is to help vulnerable people from black ethnic backgrounds and refugees from Sudan. The Sudanese Community in Bolton was established in 2005. Our main aim is to aid refugees and those seeking asylum in their transition into a new life in a different country. We do this by offering information, advice and guidance , as well as helping members with social, cultural, psychological and communication issues. We also offer educational and recreational programs. Day to day activity Members of the community can use the recreational facilities at our centre such as our table tennis and pool tables, and a community football team, as well as connect with others of similar backgrounds. Classes and events The Community hosts Eid prayers and gatherings at both Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Also we host Quran lessons for kids with plans to re-open our weekend supplementary school. Trips and events The Community also hosts trips for its members."

"Wai Yin Society has been supporting, empowering and working in partnership with Chinese individuals and families for more than 30 years. Founded in 1988 by a group of community-minded Chinese women, Wai Yin has become one of the largest Chinese Community centres in the UK, sustaining its operations through commissions and contracts with mainstream organisations. As the Society has grown, we have developed a range of employment, education and community services for Chinese men and women and for other ethnic minority groups, including Somali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian and many European nationalities. Services include: Education, Training and Employment Support Women and Parenting Project Youth Services Older People Services Mental Health Support Crisis Support Services Food Bank Services Macmillan Cancer Support General Advice Volunteering Services Hate Crime Reporting Police Drop-in"

"The charity was established in 2009 to support French speaking asylum seekers and refugees living in the Greater Manchester especially in Salford. The charity now has a wider remit of helping the local community in Salford and surrounding areas such as Cheetwood, Cheetham Hill. We support people who are in the transition points of their lives: Asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and second generation of British citizens. Most of our activities aim to alleviate isolation and depression, including emotional wellbeing, social, physical and recreational activities. It currently operates a variety of projects including, drop in sessions to provide general information, advice and advocacy services, volunteering programme, mentoring, Homework club and after schools’ club. We also provide social and recreational activities for older members of the community. The problems we deal with include: unemployment, homelessness or vulnerable housed, mental health, discrimination, social and economic deprivation, loneliness and isolation. Our helpline (07427672139) offers practical support over the phone or online to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. It’s a confidential service for those aged 12 and over and opens from 6 am to 10pm 7 day a week. Call if you want someone to talk to. We love to listen and we will help you through this difficult time. our volunteers speak French, Lingala and Portuguese."

Information and guidance on a range of issues for young people, including but not limited to univsersity eligibility and accessibility. We provide advice via telephone and email.

"West African Development (WAD) provides Pre-Entry ESOL classes, introducing basic entry level to learning English, building confidence skills and developing understanding in reading, writing and speaking needed for life in the UK. They also offer budgeting and Life in the UK courses. In addition, WAD also provides volunteering opportunities, housing support, help with form filling, referrals to further advice and guidance, digital skills support, and opportunities to take part in their African heritage workshops and programmes. From the requests from our community member to be involve in other activities and the positive idea of some members who experienced stress and finding difficulties leaving kids and young people with no activities during a school holiday. The majority of our community memberships are facing the same problem due to financial hardship parent cannot afford taking children away during the holiday time and also working parent during the school holiday find it difficult to leave children alone with no activities. West African Development (WAD)organize a special holiday activities program and provide children and youth with activities like: Arts and Craft, Hair weaving, Drumming and Dancing, Sport and Football and Trips. West African Development (WAD) together with the Worker’s Education Association offers an accredited Community Interpreter’s course which recognize and accredit bi-lingual skills, increasing basic skill levels in the Community and giving people confidence to progress to further study and employment. WAD also providing a translation service to support people who have English as a second language. This service will enable more people to successfully complete training courses and increasing their chances in life."

Hate crime support

"Yaran supports members of the Middle Eastern and, in particular, the Iranian community in Manchester with a wide range of psychological needs and social disadvantage who wish to integrate and strengthen their confidence and self esteem. They offer a range of well-being support such as one on one counselling, advocacy, peer support groups and activities for Iranians and other Farsi speakers. Our Psychological service provides one-to-one and group counselling/psychotherapy for Middle Eastern, in particular Farsi speaking residents, across Greater Manchester including new immigrants, families and couples who need urgent help and support in health and well-being. The Advocacy service assist people from Middle Eastern background and covers improving their confidence, developing their basic skills in learning English, understanding the world of work, and guidance in seeking jobs and self employment. Services also include solving debt, education and more. Our workshops, community-based programmes and professionally led self-help groups are for those in the community experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues alongside a spectrum of life issues too. Run a rolling programme of classes and activities including Life in the UK and ESOL"

counselling, advocacy, form-filling, and signposting

"Arts and theatre venue in Hulme, with a range of activities, shows and events for children and families. Regular Activities – We have a year-round programme of family activities whatever your age, background or interest. Whether you’re visiting Z-arts for something to do with your children, an after school activity or activities for them and their grandparents, there is a creative activity for us all! Why not come along to one of our Free Family Fun days? Every season we have a free day for the whole family to enjoy which includes storytelling, arts, crafts films and lots more. Look out for details on our website, call in and speak to our box office staff, or check the brochure for more info. Family Art Stars takes place every Saturday for families who want to learn together and grow together."