Sharing Voices
Sharing Voices delivers a range of range of services for individuals from black and ethnic minority communities dealing with mental distress
Our services are tailored to provide a holistic approach that is culturally and spiritually appropriate to aid recovery and facilitate long term resilience:
One to One and Home Visits - We provide a one to one service, and home visits for all our clients. We assess client needs and provide relevant support based on those needs. This includes listening and providing emotional support, providing advice and guidance, signposting and befriending.
Group sessions - offer a comfortable setting and an opportunity to talk to, and share experiences with other individuals going through similar situations. A wide range of activities are offered during group sessions, such as learning about personal wellbeing and health related issues, arts and crafts, social activities, physical exercise, trips and visits to places of interest and many other activities based on member choices.
Befriending - we provide a befriending service to support individuals who may have lost their confidence or feel socially isolated due to mental distress. This includes providing a friendly service to encourage wellbeing and participation in social activities.
Young People and Schools - sharing voices delivers a range of service for younger people from 13-24 years of age. We actively work within schools, colleges and universities to provide advice and consultancy, group sessions and also one to one support for younger people.
Older People and Dementia - the older peoples service delivers support for individuals from the age of 50 years. In addition to providing support for mental health difficulties such as Depression and Anxiety, the older peoples service also delivers support for individuals diagnosed with Dementia. We are actively working with other organisations to encourage services and centres (including faith centres) to become dementia friendly.
In case of a mental health crisis, please contact First Response on 08009521181. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.