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For WCHG tenants / members

Services include:

• One-to-One Support Over The Phone

• Email Alerts - Regular notifications with jobs, training and advice, including exclusive job opportunities for members only.

• Interview Coaching/ Skills

• Virtual Job Club - To assist with CVs, application forms, cover letters, job hunting, computer access or training and any other practical needs.

• Work experience placements (for school and college students)

• Finding an apprenticeship

• Experiencing a Workplace Safari at WCHG, which is a whistle-stop tour of our offices to showcase the breadth of roles available, followed by a workshop

How to access:

If you'd like to register for support and opportunity bulletins, please complete our Real Opportunities form and a member of the team will contact you. You can also email us:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C3IZ9XFA7EiFomJ2Ht3szRwRxA8opdlKnHfmUY_gQA1UM0k2T005VFRISzNNVEswREpaSTUxNk43SS4u

About us

Yaran Northwest CIC is a professional, community-led mental health organisation supporting Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities across Greater Manchester. Established in 2014, Yaran specialises in culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services, with particular expertise in supporting Middle Eastern and South Asian communities – including Iranian, Afghan, Arab, Kurdish, Turkish, and Urdu-speaking residents.

Our mission is to reduce health inequalities, break down barriers to accessing support, and empower people to build resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging. All our bilingual therapists are UK-qualified and members of professional bodies, including the BACP.

Services we provide:

Psychological therapies

• One-to-one and group counselling/psychotherapy (trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, bilingual).

• Support for refugees, asylum seekers, new migrants, families, couples, and individuals with mild to severe mental health challenges.

• Delivered in Farsi, Dari, Urdu, Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish, and English.

Advocacy and integration support

• Help with navigating health and social services, housing, education, and employment pathways.

• Confidence-building, digital inclusion, and guidance in seeking jobs or self-employment.

Peer support & community programmes

• Professionally led self-help groups, workshops, and community-based programmes addressing issues such as anxiety, isolation, domestic challenges, and recovery.

• Psychoeducation groups focusing on well-being, resilience, and coping strategies.

Learning & activities

• Rolling programme of classes: ESOL, Life in the UK, digital skills, art and dance therapy, and wellbeing circles.

• Creative and cultural projects that celebrate heritage and strengthen community belonging.

How to access:

You can self-refer or be referred by a professional. Complete our referral form here: https://www.yarannorthwest.com/?page_id=895

Or contact us directly by phone or email.

Yes Manchester is a charity that supports individuals and groups in Manchester, helping them start and grow their own businesses.

Service includes:

• Offers free access to more than 50 internet enabled workstations where customers can apply for work, develop skills and receive coaching and mentoring in the use of digital equipment from their volunteer ‘Digital Champions’.

• They offer a bespoke assessment tool which helps customers to understand why getting back to work is difficult and then work with them to develop an action plan to address the issues identified.

• Help customers to build CVs, search for jobs and complete applications, as well as referring them to long-standing partners to get help with debt, health, relationship issues.

How to access:

In order to self-refer or to refer a client please use this form: https://yesmanchester-forms.caseworkerconnectonline.org/

Contact the team via phone or email for more information or to book an appointment.

Yes Manchester is a charity that supports individuals and groups in Manchester, helping them start and grow their own businesses.

Service includes:

• Offers free access to more than 50 internet enabled workstations where customers can apply for work, develop skills and receive coaching and mentoring in the use of digital equipment from their volunteer ‘Digital Champions’.

• They offer a bespoke assessment tool which helps customers to understand why getting back to work is difficult and then work with them to develop an action plan to address the issues identified.

• Help customers to build CVs, search for jobs and complete applications, as well as referring them to long-standing partners to get help with debt, health, relationship issues.

How to access:

In order to self-refer or to refer a client please use this form: https://yesmanchester-forms.caseworkerconnectonline.org/

Contact the team via phone or email for more information or to book an appointment.

Yes Manchester is a charity that supports individuals and groups in Manchester, helping them start and grow their own businesses.

Services Include:

• Offers free access to more than 50 internet enabled workstations where customers can apply for work, develop skills and receive coaching and mentoring in the use of digital equipment from their volunteer ‘Digital Champions’.

• They offer a bespoke assessment tool which helps customers to understand why getting back to work is difficult and then work with them to develop an action plan to address the issues identified.

• Help customers to build CVs, search for jobs and complete applications, as well as referring them to long-standing partners to get help with debt, health, relationship issues.

How to access:

In order to self-refer or to refer a client please use this form: https://yesmanchester-forms.caseworkerconnectonline.org/

Contact the team via phone or email for more information or to book an appointment.

Yes Manchester is a charity that supports individuals and groups in Manchester, helping them start and grow their own businesses.

Service includes:

• Offers free access to more than 50 internet enabled workstations where customers can apply for work, develop skills and receive coaching and mentoring in the use of digital equipment from their volunteer ‘Digital Champions’.

• They offer a bespoke assessment tool which helps customers to understand why getting back to work is difficult and then work with them to develop an action plan to address the issues identified.

• Help customers to build CVs, search for jobs and complete applications, as well as referring them to long-standing partners to get help with debt, health, relationship issues.

How to access:

In order to self-refer or to refer a client please use this form: https://yesmanchester-forms.caseworkerconnectonline.org/

Contact the team via phone or email for more information or to book an appointment.

Did you know you can support asylum seekers improve their mental health by using our video resources.  Topics include stress, sleep, and many more.  You can complete the form using this link https://forms.office.com/e/48CUYhBbF5

We will then be able to send a personalised response with details of the videos that meet your needs.

You can also check out the full range of videos here. https://www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/helpful-resources-for-refugees-and-people-seeking-safety

This service is available nationwide.

Families that learn together, grow together. We are very excited to continue our Family Art Stars sessions every Saturday!

Come down, muck in and make some art as a family, spending quality time and learning new techniques. No skill is required, just enthusiasm!

Limited capacity, booking in advance is essential. Adults MUST accompany children, which means adults need to book a place for themselves too!

This session is led by Janine or Andy:

How to access:

Book Here- https://www.z-arts.org/events/family-art-stars/#show-times

Please drop your child/children off at the classroom door, you will need to have your e-ticket barcode ready to be scanned to register your child/children to the session. These e-tickets are sent via e-mail when you book onto a class.

Free for Bright Sparks Members

For more information about Bright Sparks membership view here: https://www.z-arts.org/bright-sparks-membership/