Mental health can be affected if you have been treated differently or unfairly because of your race or ethnicity. The CWP Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team have listed support options for race and ethnicity-protected characteristics. There is also advice for young people who have experienced racism. 

Black Minds Matter UK

The aim of Black Minds Matter is to ensure that black people in the UK can access mental health support. The organisation does this by helping black people and families across the nation to find professional mental health services. 

Visit the Black Minds Matter UK website.

Language Line Solutions

Language Line Solutions is an organisation that can provide translation and interpretation services over the telephone to organisations and services.

Visit the Language Line Solutions website.

Mind

Young Black Men is a programme through which works specifically with young Black men aged between 11 and 30 years old. 

Visit the Mind website.

Aashna

Aashna+ is an affordable therapy service providing long-term therapy for individuals diverse in culture, social background religion sexuality, age, gender, disability and other diversity, who struggle to access culturally sensitive therapy.

Visit the Aashna website.

Bayo

Bayo is a space to find collectives, organisations and services from across the UK that offer mental health and wellbeing support to the Black community. 

Visit the Bayo website.

Boloh Helpline

Boloh Helpline is a helpline and webchat for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic children, young people, parents or carers affected by the pandemic. They offer emotional support and practical advice.  Call them on 0800 151 2605.

Visit the Boloh Helpline website.

Muslim Community Helpine

The Muslim Community Helpline provides listening and emotional support for members of the Muslim community.

Visit the Muslim Community Helpline website.

Young Minds

Being treated differently or unfairly because of your race, skin colour or ethnicity can really impact your mental health. It’s not okay, and it’s fine to feel upset about it. Young Minds provide advice on support after you've experienced racism. 

Visit the Young Minds website.