Black People's Mental Health Association (BPMHA)

BPMHA supports and empowers black and minority ethnic people with mental health problems. They seek to raise awareness about important mental health issues in their community, and provides a forum for black and minority ethnic people to meet and discuss their personal mental health needs.

BPMHA is a voluntary organisation managed by a management committee made up of volunteers. There are three support workers (one male) who provide the following:

• Individual support of clients through care plans
• Outreach: Home, Hospital
• Initiating and running daily activities
• Empowering clients in developing independent living skills and identifying suitable training for work and personal development.
• Monitoring clients welfare and liaising regularly with Mental Health team, CP's, GP's in regards to their care.

Referral required and eligibility

Referrals can be made by anyone who is concerned about the mental health of an individual.

This service is suitable for

• Those with mental health needs
• Black and other ethnic minorities