What we do

Talking Therapies (read more 1)  Click here for leaflet

A multi-skilled Mental Health Team providing Primary health care within a Stepped Care Model (see weblink) for people aged 18 and above, registered with a Manchester GP experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, postnatal depression, social anxiety and phobias, stress reaction and other psychological problems.

Talking Therapies Team Manager
CBT/ High-Intensity Therapist (post vacant)
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners
Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
CBT Counsellor

A primary care mental health service delivering a range of psychosocial interventions to clients presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties at steps two and three.

ACMHS is one of a small group of third sector organisations commissioned to deliver high and low-intensity Talking Therapies in the community.

Interventions include:
Assessment
Self-help materials
CBT interventions (read more)
Counselling, couples, family (read more)

Severe and Enduring Mental Health (read more)   Click here for leaflet

ACMHS provides culturally sensitive services to African and African Caribbean people experiencing severe and enduring mental health conditions within Manchester and surrounding areas eg: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other psychological problems.

Mental Health Practitioner

Support for service users and their families includes hospital visiting, advice on Mental Health Act, medication, diagnosis, benefits and housing.

If you require any support, please complete the Initial referral form. (Click here to download)

Counselling: person centred
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Person centred counselling is offered by volunteer qualified or trainee counsellors for individuals who require long term therapy (20 – 30 sessions, which can be reviewed).

This therapy can be used for a range of issues, such as;

  • Anxiety, stress and depression
  • Bereavement
  • Low self-esteem
  • Relationship problems

* Please be advised that due to the nature of our services, all counsellors must be of African or African Caribbean origin (Click link to go to website on Equality Act 2010 re:  genuine occupational qualification) https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/discrimination-at-work/what-doesn-t-count-as-discrimination-at-work/discrimination-at-work-occupational-requirements/

 

Cultural Wellbeing Programme (CWP)
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African and Caribbean Mental Health Services, BHA for Equality, Empower Consultants CIC and Fikawelie Caribbean and African Mental Health Unit CIC have formed a partnership to deliver culturally appropriate mental health interventions in Manchester and Trafford for people of:

  • South Asian
  • Black African
  • Caribbean
  • Dual heritage
  • Individuals who are experiencing severe mental illness and on medication

Mental health interventions include:

  • Therapy (counselling)
  • Education
  • Health and fitness
  • Medication management

For more information contact enquiries@thecwp.org.uk

Carers Counselling Helpline
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Helpline counselling service available for carers, but all are welcome.

Available Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am – 2pm
Contact:  07762851182 (leave a message/text)

 

Carers Link Worker
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In partnership with African Caribbean Care Group (ACCG) and Carers Manchester we are providing advice, guidance and support to improve services for Manchester’s unwaged carers.

The carers also attend a structured group meeting on the 1st Thursday of every month, 11.30am – 1pm at the Windrush Millennium Centre.

Support is provided to carers and their families living in Manchester ie: information/advice, discussion groups, practical help, short respite breaks, alternative treatments, or go to the theatre, cinema, restaurant and various events of interest.

For further information contact the Carers Co-ordinator on 0161 226-9562.

If you require any support from these services, please complete the initial referral form (see download page).  Alternatively, contact the Administrator on 0161 226-9562 or admin@acmhs-blackmentalhealth.org.uk

Drop-ins

ACMHS provides social activities throughout the week to enable service users to reduce isolation, meet new friends and learn new experiences.

Women’s Group: A weekly group is held every Tuesdays, 1-3pm at the Windrush Millennium Centre giving women a space to share experiences in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.

Activities: Advice, information, discussion, support, trips.
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Positive Vibrations Music Workshop: Music workshops are held Tuesday – Friday, between 9.30am – 4pm in Units 17 & 18 at the Windrush Millennium Centre (see Facebook) click to visit Facebook page.

Activities: Karaoke, music tuition, song writing and online music group.
Recording studio and rehearsal space also available.
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Training ie: ACMHS provides training on race and mental health, cultural awareness and mental well-being as and when required.  (Click to download).

Student placements: – We provide placements and training for students ie: social work, counsellors, medical, nurses, community/youth workers, NHS professionals, community and statutory organisations, occupational therapists and short term secondments for health and social care professionals.

Please contact the Administrator on admin@acmhs-blackmentalhealth.org.uk for further information or complete the form.

Other Services

In partnership with Gaddum Centre, ACMHS is providing culturally appropriate advocacy for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities for inpatients and young people.

Contact:  0161 834 6069 or email info@gaddum.org.uk for further information.

* Please be advised that due to the nature of our services, all counsellors must be of African or African Caribbean origin (Click link to go to website on Equality Act 2010 re:  genuine occupational qualification) https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/discrimination-at-work/what-doesn-t-count-as-discrimination-at-work/discrimination-at-work-occupational-requirements/

Please contact the Administrator on admin@acmhs-blackmentalhealth.org.uk for further information or complete the Initial Contact form for Volunteer or Placement.