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We have collated a list of organisations that can offer support to people affected by racism.

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YoungMinds offers information, support and advice for children and young people on mental health, wellbeing, racism and self-harm.

Help for concerned parents of those under 25 is offered by phone.

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258.

Phone: 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm)
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BBC - Information and Support: Racism and Racist Hate Crime

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YoungMinds offers information, support and advice for children and young people on mental health, wellbeing, racism and self-harm. Help for concerned parents of those under 25 is offered by phone. YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258. Phone: 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm) Visit the YoungMinds website

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What can you do when confronted with hate crime?

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Practical tips from SARI (Stand Against Racism & Inequality) and Bristol Hate Crime & Discrimination Services (BHCDS) that anyone can use in response to hate crimes.

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In light of the recent racist and Islamophobic incidents across the UK, it is crucial to respond to hate crimes swiftly and firmly. Taking immediate action can help prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of our communities. Below are practical tips from SARI (Stand Against Racism & Inequality) and Bristol Hate Crime & Discrimination Services (BHCDS).

Please share these guidelines with your friends, family, colleagues, and anyone who could benefit from this

1. Recognise It
Hate crimes or incidents are offences targeted at a person or their property due to hostility or prejudice against their:
Disability
Gender
Race or ethnicity
Religion or belief
Sexual orientation
Transgender identity
Victims do not have to belong to the group targeted by the hostility; anyone can be a victim of a hate crime. These crimes can occur against a person or property. If an incident is perceived to be motivated by hate, it should be reported, recorded, and investigated. We can help with this!

2. Always Take It Seriously
Even seemingly minor incidents can have a profound and lasting impact. If left unchecked, these situations can escalate. It's essential to report all hate-motivated incidents, regardless of the offender's circumstances, such as being under the influence or having mental health issues. There is no justification for hate-related abuse.

3. Be Safe
Your safety is paramount. Do not take actions that may endanger you or others. If it is safe to do so, speak out or record the incident, then report it as soon as possible. In emergencies, call the police immediately.

4. Record Anything You See
Document all relevant details, including the date, time, description of the offenders, vehicle registration numbers, and any witness information. This will assist in the investigation.

5. Film It
If safe, use your mobile phone to record incidents. This footage can provide crucial evidence for police or other relevant authorities.

6. Report It
Reporting helps identify where hate crimes are happening, to whom, and in what form. This information is vital for preventing future incidents. You don't have to be the victim to report something that has happened to.

Report to the police, SARI/BHCDS, or other appropriate authorities such as employers, schools, landlords, or local councils. Report to us here

7. Consider Giving Evidence
If you are able, your testimony can be invaluable in holding perpetrators accountable. Support will be available throughout the process, whether you choose to go to court or not.

8. Support us to reach more people
Spreading the word about our work as a charity is crucial. By liking, sharing, and promoting our efforts, you help us reach more people. It's much easier for us to support those in need when they are aware of the services we offer.

In an emergency, always call the police on 999. For non-emergencies, contact the police on 101.

By standing together and taking these actions, we can make our communities safer and more inclusive. Let us remain vigilant and supportive of one another during these challenging times.
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Our caller reported daily racist abuse from a local group of youths in her neighbourhood. She has lived in the UK for many years. Incidents included: numerous damage to her car; threats of arson; several burglaries and burning of possessions; damage to front door with paint; physical attacks resulting in injury and constant verbal abuse. The Stop Hate UK helpline team made a referral to the police and following joint and co-ordinated action from local support agencies, ensured our caller could easily access additional support, guidance and information to them in their area. Our helpline team also ensured the caller was successfully and safely relocated.

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The Clearing House manage applications for Clinical Psychology training in the UK.

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The Cefnogi Mentoring scheme is jointly run by the North Wales Clinical Psychology programme based at Bangor University and the South Wales Doctoral Training programme in Clinical Psychology based at Cardiff University.

It aims to provide mentoring support for aspiring Clinical Psychologists from the global majority/an ethnic minority background (in terms of UK demographics).

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Support from Victim Support for people who are experiencing, or have experienced, hate crime. Support is free, independent, and confidential to help people cope and recover from the impact of crime.

You can also report hate crimes directly to their specially trained staff via this webpage.

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Impact of Hate Crime

If you have been a victim of hate crime you may feel many emotions that you are not sure how to deal with.
These could be:
Emotional - Uncontrollable crying, agitation, restlessness, shame, fear, nightmares, numbness, guilt, frustration and hopelessness

Behavioural - deterioration in personal relationships, paranoid-like guardedness, avoidance, isolation, detachment and loss of identity.

You may also have physical injuries or financial losses as a result of the crime. For example, there may have been an assault, or your property may have been damaged.

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The Cefnogi mentoring scheme is jointly facilitated by the South and North Wales Clinical Psychology Training Programmes.

This scheme is for individuals who identify as being from the global majority/an ethnic minority background (in terms of UK demographics) who are interested in applying for clinical psychology training in Wales.

The scheme is open to those who meet the minimum requirements for Clinical Psychology training in Wales. Please see the Clearing House entries for the Welsh training courses for more information about their entry requirements. We require Home Fees Status and can therefore only offer mentorship to individuals who already have this.

The scheme aims to help eligible candidates build their confidence and relevant skills/experience for the process of applying for clinical psychology training. This will involve a limited number of regular sessions with a mentor (such as a qualified or trainee clinical psychologist) to help them think about clinical training.

Mentees are expected to provide feedback on their experiences of the mentoring scheme to support ongoing development of the scheme.

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What are the eligibility criteria for the Cefnogi Mentoring scheme?

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What are the eligibility criteria for the Cefnogi Mentoring scheme?

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This mentoring scheme is for people who:

- identify as being from the global majority/an ethnic minority background (in terms of UK demographics),

- have already completed a degree conferring graduate basis for chartership (GBC) with the BPS,

- meet the minimum academic requirements for one of the Welsh DClinPsy programmes (see Clearing House website for details: https://www.clearing-house.org.uk/), and

- have Home Fees Status as this is a requirement for applicants to the Welsh Clinical Psychology Training Programmes.

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The scheme provides you with up to 6 mentoring sessions with your mentor. The exact dates and times of these sessions will be negotiated between you and your mentor.

We would encourage you to have an introductory session with your mentor as soon as possible to think about what you hope to get from the mentoring relationship.

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What can I discuss in my mentoring sessions?

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What can I discuss in my mentoring sessions?

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The Cefnogi Mentoring scheme is designed to support you to develop personally and professionally. Many people find it helpful to reflect on how experiences in their personal lives, as well as experiences they have gained through work, impacts on their practice.

Many people find it helpful to have a mentoring session before submitting their Clinical Psychology application form. Your mentor may be able to review your form and provide feedback, but this cannot be guaranteed. Please discuss this with them if you would like them to review your application form.

Your mentor may be able to provide support for interview preparation if this is appropriate, but this cannot be guaranteed. Please discuss this with them if you would like them to provide support for interview preparation.

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Every year, the British Psychological Society (BPS) survey current trainees on Clinical Psychology training courses in the UK. They use the information to create the Alternative Handbook. This aims to provide a flavour of what it is really like to be a trainee clinical psychologist on the different training courses.

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How do I apply for mentoring with the Cefnogi Mentoring scheme?

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How do I apply for mentoring with the Cefnogi Mentoring scheme?

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When the scheme opens you will need to complete an application survey for the Cefnogi Mentoring scheme. A link to this survey will be shared in the 'How to apply' section of this padlet.

The opening and closing dates for applications for mentoring will also be shared in the 'How to apply' section of this padlet.

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Can you let me know when the mentoring scheme opens this year?

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Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to contact people individually to let them know when the mentoring scheme opens.

We will post updates here, on the Clinical Psychology training programme social media pages, and via other avenues (such as local supervisors, pre-training groups, and clinical psychology online forums). We encourage you to check these places regularly for updates about the scheme.

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Unfortunately we are not able to operate a waiting list for people who are interested in applying for mentoring.

If you are keen to access mentoring via the Cefnogi scheme we encourage you to check this padlet regularly as updates about the opening and closing dates for applications for mentoring will be shared here.

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I've applied for mentoring. What happens next?

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I've applied for mentoring. What happens next?

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After the closing date everyone who has completed the Cefnogi application survey will be contacted to confirm they would still like to access mentoring through the Cefnogi Mentoring scheme. We will contact you by email. Please check your junk/spam mailbox regularly as our emails are sometimes identified as junk mail.

Once we have received confirmation that you are still interested in mentoring, we will aim to match you with a mentor.

We try to match you with a mentor who meets any preferences you have told us about. However, this is not always possible and depends on the availability of mentors.

We aim to match everyone who has confirmed they would still like to access mentoring via the Cefnogi mentoring scheme within a three weeks of receiving your confirmation.

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Will I definitely be matched with a mentor?

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Applications for Cefnogi (2027) are now open. If you are eligible you can complete the application here: https://cardiffunipsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cumJQHKUXrRzHMh

Mae ceisiadau ar gyfer Cefnogi (2027) bellach ar agor. Os ydych yn gymwys, gallwch gwblhau'r cais yma:

https://cardiffunipsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cumJQHKUXrRzHMh

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The scheme organisers will provide updates here, on the Clinical Psychology training programme social media pages, and via other avenues (such as local supervisors, pre-training groups, and clinical psychology online forums).

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1. When the scheme opens you will be able to access a link to a survey to apply for mentoring. This survey asks for your contact details, and asks a number of questions to ensure you are eligible for mentoring through the scheme. You will also be asked if you have any relevant preferences for mentor characteristics.

2. When applications for the mentoring scheme close, the organisers of the scheme will contact you via the email address provided to check if you are still interested in being matched with a mentor. Please check your spam/junk email folders for this email once the advertised closing date has passed if you do not appear to have received an email.

3. Once everyone who has applied for mentoring has had a chance to confirm if they are still interested in accessing mentoring, the scheme organisers will match you with a mentor. We aim to match you according to any stated preferences, but unfortunately cannot guarantee this due to availability of mentors.

4. The scheme organisers will contact you with details of your mentor. You are responsible for contacting your mentor to arrange an initial meeting.

5. During the initial meeting you will complete a contract with your mentor to set out expectations of both parties. You can discuss with your mentor what you would like to get out of mentoring, and practicalities such as when and how often you will meet.

Please be aware that mentors are trainee or qualified Clinical Psychologists. They are therefore often very busy so it is common for there to be a delay before they are able to reply to emails. It may be difficult to arrange time for mentoring sessions at short notice.

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The Cefnogi mentoring scheme usually opens in the summer.

We operate 2 closing dates:

The first closing date (usually early September) allows people who have applied for mentoring to be matched with a mentor sooner. We hope this will allow those who would like to apply for Clinical Psychology training early (and benefit from the reduced fee offered by Clearing House) time to meet with their mentor before the early Clearing House deadline.

The final closing date (usually early October) allows people who apply for mentoring later to have time to meet with their mentor before the final Clearing House deadline for applications for Clinical Psychology training.

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Feedback is very important to allow the scheme organisers to evaluate the impact of mentoring, and to continue to improve the scheme.

You may be sent feedback surveys during the year. We really appreciate and value feedback about the scheme from mentees. We are grateful for your time completing the feedback surveys.

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I’ve been matched with a mentor! Now what?

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I’ve been matched with a mentor! Now what?

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You will receive an email informing you that you have been matched with a mentor, and providing you with their email address.

It is your responsibility to contact your mentor to arrange a mutually convenient time to meet for mentoring.

If you have not contacted your mentor by the date in your introductory email we will assume you no longer wish to access mentoring. Depending on demand, your mentor may be assigned to another mentee. This would mean they are no longer able to offer mentoring sessions to you.

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Being treated differently or unfairly because of our race, skin colour or ethnicity can negatively affect our mental health.

Racism can happen anywhere. It can happen at school, at work, or at home; it can happen online or offline, and it can even happen within families and relationships. Sometimes racist abuse is obvious - verbal abuse about the way someone looks, stereotypes about how someone might behave, or physical violence and bullying, for example. Sometimes racism is part of the structures and systems that we live in. And sometimes racism is 'subtle' and difficult for other people to notice.

The important thing is how you see the situation and how it makes you feel.

We can spend a lot of time wondering whether we have been badly or unfairly treated because of our skin colour, race or ethnicity, or for some other reason, and it's not always totally clear. This can make us feel confused or even foolish for talking about our experiences, especially if the people we are talking to have never had to ask themselves these sorts of questions.

Sometimes, even when we are convinced we have experienced racist treatment, people around us might try to tell us we've got it wrong. This can feel very lonely and isolating. But remember, you are not alone and your feelings are valid.

It's also valid if you feel that experiencing racism 'indirectly' has an effect on your mental health. Sometimes the things going on around us, to people just like us, can feel like they have happened to us and make us feel personally attacked, helpless, or like our lives don't matter.

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You might also be affected by:

racism directed towards your family and loved ones

constant negative headlines about a group you identify with or a country you have ties with

harmful representation, misrepresentation or no representation in the media

noticing worrying patterns of behaviour from the institutions you interact with (whether at your doctor's surgery, at school, at work)

reading statistics that show unfairness and inequality across the justice, health and education system

people dismissing how you feel, telling you you're overreacting, or denying there is a problem

your culture, community or religion being stereotyped or misunderstood by those around you

feeling like people treat you differently because of your personal or racial identity

An increasing amount of people from diaspora communities in the UK are experiencing disordered eating, and our unique experience of having to juggle our 'home' culture with our life in the West is hardly spoken about in discussions around mental healthcare. Stigma and racial discrimination in healthcare has meant that people of colour aren't able to seek out or access the right treatment.

Kari, 24

How can experiencing racism affect my mental health?

Your experiences of being treated differently from others because of your skin colour, race or ethnicity can mean that you live with constant fear or anxiety. You might start to avoid doing the same things that other people simply do without thinking about.

Some examples of this can include:

speaking in another language, or with an accent, in public

using public transport or going to certain public places alone where you could be a minority

using your real name on a job application

worrying about interacting with the police

worrying about wearing the clothes you want to wear

hiding parts of your identity, like your religion or culture

sharing your worldview and taking part in topical discussions

visiting places, or going on holiday to places, where racism has been reported

Young Black people are also at risk of being treated as an adult when they are not. Adultification is when children of minority groups are treated by adults as being "more mature than they actually are." This can cause a lot of problems for boys and girls within the Black community.

Jade, 23

Racism and religious discrimination

You might also have experienced people treating you differently or discriminating against you because of your religion - this is called religious discrimination. Although race and religion are different things, they often intersect, meaning that sometimes it can be impossible to separate your racial identity and your religious identity. This might mean that you experience religious discrimination alongside racism.

Some examples of religious discrimination can include:

not having particular cultural or religious needs respected in the office or in school, such as needing to take time to pray or to observe religious holidays

feeling peer pressured to take part in certain activities that don't align with your religious values, such as going to the pub and/or drinking alcohol

people making offensive comments or jokes about your religion or religious beliefs

not being allowed to wear items of religious clothing in the workplace or at school, such as a hijab

not being hired for a job or accepted into a school because of your religious beliefs or identity

being treated unfairly or 'differently' by teachers, friends or colleagues, because of your religion

Your religion is a deeply personal thing and being treated unfairly because of it can be very distressing. You might even feel like you have to hide it sometimes because you're worried about how people might react or what they might say. But remember that religious discrimination is never okay, and you deserve to feel proud of who you are.

You can find out more about religious discrimination and your rights on the Citizens Advice website.

Racism, directly or indirectly, touches every person of colour and has an effect on our mental health.

Sian, 19

Tips to help if racism is affecting your mental health

Here are some things you can do if racism is affecting your mental health.

Speak to someone you trustabout how you are feeling, like a family member, faith leader or a friend. Talking about how you feel can often be the first step to getting help and finding support. It might feel difficult to talk about how you are feeling or to revisit personal experiences of racism. Take your time and only share what you want to. Sometimes you might find it hard to talk to your family about how you're feeling because you're worried about how they may react. But it's important to remember that there are other people you can speak to who can help and support you. We have a range of helplines you can use for free listed at the bottom of this page.

You might find it helpful to talk to someone of a similar race, ethnicity or religion to you. The Black, African and Asian therapy network have a directory of specialist Black and minority ethnic (BME) counsellors or therapists. You can visit our page on therapy and counselling to find out more.

You should speak to your GP if you:

are experiencing flashbacks or intrusive thoughts about a traumatic

incident or think you might have PTSD

have a continuously low mood, depression or low self-esteem

are feeling numb or empty inside

experience changes to your sleeping or eating habits

experience any changes to your mood and behaviour that feel out of the ordinary

are feeling worried or are anxious a lot of the time

If you feel worried about speaking with your GP about your mental health, check out the DocReady website for advice on how to have these challenging conversations. It will help you understand what to expect and how to plan what you're going to say.

For more information and advice, see our guide on speaking to your GP.

How to speak to your GP

Blogs on racism and mental health

Read our blogs written by young people on racism and mental health.

Reporting a hate crime

Any crime motivated by hostility or prejudice towards someone because of their race or ethnicity is a 'hate crime'. Anybody can report a hate crime - whether they are the victim, someone who witnessed the crime, or someone the victim has told about the crime or incident.

You can report a hate crime online, via theTrue Vision website.

If you're experiencing racism online, reporting it is perfectly reasonable and the right thing to do because racial discrimination is illegal.

Luke, 15

What to do if you think a mental health professional is being racist

If you need help and support with making a complaint, you can contact your local NHS Complaints Advocacy service. This is a free and confidential service, independent from the NHS.

Contact your local council to find out who the advocacy provider is in your area.

How you can raise a complaint:

Get help now

See below for a list of organisations and helpline services that have information to support you.

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Cardiff based organisation working towards the principle of equality and creating a fair and just society.

They aim to provide support, advice, leadership and an influential voice for people who face discrimination, hate crime and disadvantage.

They run a Healthy Minds Project - a mental health support project delivered across South Wales for Black and Ethnic Minority people aged 18 and over. More information here: https://raceequalityfirst.org/counselling-mental-health-support/

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A society where all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race or any other personal characteristic they may possess.

To provide support, advice, leadership and an influential voice for people who face discrimination, harassment, hate crime and disadvantage.

To work towards the elimination of racial discrimination.

To promote equality of opportunity across all protected characteristics within the Equality Act 2010.

To promote good relations between persons of different racial groups.

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The UK's leading independent race equality think tank. They work for racial justice in Britain.

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Runnymede is the UK's leading independent race equality thinktank.

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Established in 2010, the Race Council Cymru is the overarching body established by ethnic minority grassroots communities in Wales to bring key organisations together to combat racial prejudice, race discrimination, harassment, victimisation, abuse and violence.

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Diverse Cymru's vision is to help create a nation without prejudice or discrimination, where every person is equal and diversity is celebrated. Their mission is to eliminate discrimination and inequality.

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Consultancy

We provide one-to-one consultancy on any aspect of reaching diverse communities; engaging and involving diverse people; building equality into policies and practice; building equality into projects and activities; Equality Impact Assessment; and related equality and diversity topics. We are still providing consultancy during lockdown - contact us for more information.

Training

Diverse Cymru employs experts in their fields to provide a range of bespoke, high quality training for your organisation. The list of training sessions is provided for illustrative purposes and can be adapted to suit your requirements.

For further information or to book a course:

Email Ele Hicks on: ele.hicks@diverse.cymru
Call us on: or 07826 516617
Write to us at: Ele Hicks, Diverse Cymru, Alexandra House, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1JD.

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Equality for All Diverse Cymru's vision is to help create a nation without prejudice or discrimination, where every person is equal and diversity is celebrated, and our mission is to eliminate discrimination and inequality. Diverse Cymru was created in 2011 through a merger between Cardiff and Vale Coalition of

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Black Minds Matter UK is a charity connecting Black individuals and families with free, one-to-one, culturally appropriate talking therapy delivered by qualified and accredited Black therapists.

They have a resources page here: https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/resources

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That's what we offer.

That's what you deserve.

Black Minds Matter UK is a fully registered charity connecting Black individuals and families with free therapy by qualified and accredited Black therapists.

We've teamed up with a collective of Black therapists, who work tirelessly alongside us to remove stigma and redefine mental health experiences for Black individuals.

We take pride in offering a safety net of culturally relevant mental health support and have grown a community of people who value equality in mental health care. Together, we are demanding better resources and treatment for Black people and acknowledging that the status quo is simply not good enough. Empowering Black individuals with support and safe spaces, every step of the way.

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Black Minds Matter UK is a fully registered charity connecting Black individuals and families with free therapy by qualified and accredited Black therapists. We've teamed up with a collective of Black therapists, who work tirelessly alongside us to remove stigma and redefine mental health experiences for Black individuals.

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Protect Black Women is an organisation with a mission to be part of an empathetic and empowering support system for Black women in the UK facing racial trauma, misogynoir, discrimination, and adversity.

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The Protect Black Women initiative is pleased to announce its partnership withHeadstrong Counselling, the leading counselling service in the UK. Through our collaboration, eligible Black women across the UK who seek support through our initiative will be provided a complimentary initial assessment and counselling support. This partnership underscores our commitment to offering comprehensive support and empowering Black women with the resources they need to thrive.

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A support system for Black women in the UK facing racial trauma, misogynoir, discrimination, and adversity.

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The Empowerment Group is a charity that supports people of Black African and Caribbean heritage (aged 14 and over) in the UK facing mental health challenges.

They provide free online 1:1 culturally appropriate therapy.

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The Empowerment Group is an award winning registered charity in England and Wales. The Empowerment Group supports people of Black African and Caribbean heritage aged 18 and over in the UK facing mental health challenges. This is achieved through free and heavily subsidised online 1:1 culturally appropriate therapy.

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The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network

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The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network

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"the UK’s largest independent organisation to specialise in working psychologically, informed by an understanding of intersectionality, with people who identify as Black, African, Asian and Caribbean. Our primary focus and area of expertise is to support people from these heritages. However, we are open to other People of Colour who are affected by oppression due to the colour of their skin and global white power."

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Celebrating Diverse Practice: Spirit, Mind and Body

Tickets are now available.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Angel Abitha Chi - knowing who we are on a spirit and soul level

Amal Wartalska - socially inflicted trauma and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Stephen Abdullah Maynard and Sabnum Dharamsi - classical and contemporary perspectives on the Self in Islamic Counselling

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The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network

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Celebrating Diverse Practice: Spirit, Mind and Body Tickets are now available.

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Southeast and East Asian Centre (SEEAC) is a community organisation by and for migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum from Southeast and East Asia and people of these heritages living in the UK.

They provide community support services on issues around welfare, immigration, employment, healthcare access, racism and discrimination, mental health, gender-based violence and exploitation.

They provide mental health support, such as one-to-one counselling and peer group activities, to Southeast and East Asian communities in the UK. More information here: https://www.seeac.org.uk/mental-health-support

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The Muslim Community Helpline is a confidential, non-judgemental listening and emotional support service.

It is a national organisation for women, men, youth and children in the Muslim community in the UK.

Languages Spoken: Arabic, Monday mornings.

Mon-Thur, Asian languages (Urdu, Punjabi, Gujrati) & English.

Fridays, English.

NEW: Arabic on Mondays, 10-12

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The Muslim Community Helpline is a confidential, non-judgemental listening and emotional support service. Pleased to endorse the Apartheid-Free Communities campaign and the Commitment to Kindness.

COMING SOON! The Helpline is pleased to announce that there will be an Imam on board whose role will be to give emotional and psychological support. NOTE: Fiqh or Fatwa advice WILL NOT be available from the Imam.

The Muslim Community Helpline is a national organisation for women, men, youth and children which was launched in 2007. We began our work as the nationwide Muslim Women's Helpline (1987) but changed status to reflect the growing number of calls from all members of the community. We are here to help and support, whatever your needs, and have trained volunteers with many years of experience on hand, five days a week. We aim to provide a listening and emotional support service for members of the community in the United Kingdom

Service Hours: Monday to Friday: 10 am to 1 pm (core hours). Extended service: Mondays 1 pm to 3 pm, Fridays 1-4 pm NEW: Tues: 5-6 pm or Wed: 5-6+ pm, dedicated one to one with male counsellor (call a mobile; pre-booking required which is done by emailing) & Fridays (1 pm to 4 pm). CONTACT NUMBERS: 0208 908 6715 OR 0208 904 8193. Email: ess4m@btinternet.com PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY INFORMATION SENT TO US IS SEEN AND DELETED. WE DO NOT RETAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CALLERS
Languages Spoken: Asian languages (Urdu, Punjabi, Gujrati) & English, Mon-Thurs English on Fridays. Arabic possible by appointment

"I didn't know who to turn to. I didn't feel that people had understood my mental health issues. I was having panic attacks, anxiety and was diagnosed by my GP and consultant psychiatrist as having Chronic Anxiety Disorder. I had little trust and faith in the Muslim community and struggled to find someone to talk to and felt it was easy to talk to a volunteer at the Helpline.

I was worried about the stigma and reaction to my problems if I told my family or someone in the community. I got a lot of emotional support and help to become more independent and manage my anxiety more effectively on a daily basis. I was able to trust more in people after to speaking to the Helpline volunteer.

I'm now feeling more happy, confident and positive just knowing the Helpline is there. Talking to the same people has really helped, especially when I had some really difficult dilemmas. I just want to say thank you to everyone for the tremendous support you gave me to move on positively in life. I managed to achieve my ultimate goal, which was to go to university. You played a really positive role in getting me to achieve my degree through some really difficult times."

- "Khalil" (not his real name)

PROUD TO BE AN APARTHEID-FREE ZONE (pending application)

The Apartheid Free Zones campaign promotes the creation of spaces of proactive solidarity with the Palestinian people. Inspired by the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, the Apartheid Free Zones (AFZ) campaign seeks to cut links of complicity in Israeli violations of Palestinian human rights, especially those related to the UN-defined crime of apartheid. Spaces can be conceptual or physical. MCH encourages others to join the movement for AFZs across the world. Information Toolkit here MCH is against discrimination and inequality.

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The Muslim Community Helpline is a confidential, non-judgemental listening and emotional support service. Pleased to endorse the Apartheid-Free Communities campaign and the Commitment to Kindness. COMING SOON! The Helpline is pleased to announce that there will be an Imam on board whose role will be to give emotional and psychological support.

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Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN)

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Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN)

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The MCAPN is an independent network providing resources to the public, alongside services and resources to its members.

The MCAPN is not a Professional Body, Membership Body, or Accredited Register.

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The Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network is the online home for Muslim Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists and Counselling Psychologists worldwide.

Established in 2013 as a LinkedIn Group, the MCAPN has addressed the need from mental health practitioners who are looking to network with fellow professionals, inform best practice or reach out to clients and supervisees via our online Counselling Directory listing.

The MCAPN website will share our knowledge on mental health to raise awareness and educate our Muslim communities, helping to break down barriers and stigma around mental health and support more clients to access therapy/counselling/therapeutic support.

MCAPN works in collaboration with other organisations to host and present national conferences, develop counselling projects and publish books & resources on mental health and counselling in Muslim communities.

For Members we offer networking and supportive CPD events, Online Mentoring Scheme, Therapist Directory, Online Networking Events and access to Resources as well as being involved in our collaboration projects with partner organisations (access via our Network Members Area ). To join the MCAPN and receive member benefits, please see our Members Area or email us onadmin@mcapn.co.uk

To find a Muslim Counsellor, Therapist or Counselling Psychologist, across the UK or online, you can search our Counselling Directory , which is an online Directory of private, qualified and registered professional Muslim counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists, including BACP Accredited Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Listed practitioners offer a variety of therapeutic modalities including Islamic Counselling, Psychodynamic, Person-centred, Humanistic, CBT and Solution-focused. Clinicians can work with individuals, couples, families or children. There is also the choice of face to face or online counselling via Skype / telephone / email.

To find a Muslim Supervisor, locally or online, if you are a trainee or qualified Counsellor or Psychotherapist, you can also search on our Counselling Directory .

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Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network | Muslim Counsellor Islamic Counselling Services UK Online Leicester London Birmingham Manchester | Muslim Counselling CPD Network Membership Forum Group

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The Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network is the online home for Muslim Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists and Counselling Psychologists worldwide. Established in 2013 as a LinkedIn Group, the MCAPN has addressed the need from mental health practitioners who are looking to network with fellow professionals, inform best practice or reach out to clients and supervisees via our online Counselling Directory listing.

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Nafsiyat is a charity offering intercultural therapy in over 20 languages to people from diverse cultural communities.

They also deliver training workshops on cultural competency to organisations all over the UK.

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Nafsiyat offers short-term intercultural therapy to people from diverse backgrounds who live in Islington, Enfield, Camden and Haringey. We provide therapy in over 20 languages.

Registered Charity number: 287819

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Nafsiyat offers short-term intercultural therapy to people from diverse backgrounds who live in Islington, Enfield, Camden and Haringey. We provide therapy in over 20 languages. Registered Charity number: 287819

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SARI - Stand Against Racism & Inequality

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SARI - Stand Against Racism & Inequality

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SARI provides free and confidential support for anyone who is a victim of hate crime across Avon & Somerset.

They have useful resources that anyone can access here: https://saricharity.org.uk/resources/

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SARI - Stand Against Racism & Inequality

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SARI provides free and confidential support for anyone who is a victim of hate crime. Everyone has the right to live without fear or hate.

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BPS - Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism

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BPS - Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism

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Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism | BPS

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The paper is ambitious in its scope and is presented as a working document that will be added to as the pandemic unfolds further. The 10 protected characteristics in the Equality Act are considered, including individuals who are at high risk of physical complications or fatality related to Covid-19 and those caring for and/or living with someone physically at high risk from Covid-19.

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I applied for mentoring last year. Do I need to apply for mentoring again this year?

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I applied for mentoring last year. Do I need to apply for mentoring again this year?

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Yes. You will need to complete a new application for mentoring each year.

We are unable to carry applications for mentoring forward to another year as people's circumstances may change for many reasons meaning they do not wish to access mentoring again the following year.

If you have not had all your mentoring sessions with your mentor you can discuss with them if they are able to continue to offer you sessions until you reach the maximum number. This will be at the mentor's discretion.

If you have received the maximum number of mentoring sessions and would like to access more mentoring you will need to complete a new application for mentoring.

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I've received mentoring through the Cefnogi scheme before. Can I apply for mentoring again?

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I've received mentoring through the Cefnogi scheme before. Can I apply for mentoring again?

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Yes! You are welcome to apply for mentoring with the Cefnogi scheme even if you have received mentoring via this scheme before.

We cannot guarantee you will be matched with a mentor as this depends on how many people apply for mentoring each year and the availability of mentors.

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I've had mentoring through the Cefnogi scheme before. Can I be matched with the same mentor if I apply again?

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I've had mentoring through the Cefnogi scheme before. Can I be matched with the same mentor if I apply again?

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We will do our best to match you with the same mentor if you tell us you would like this. However, we cannot guarantee you will be matched with the same mentor as the availability of mentors can change.

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Can you help me prepare for an interview?

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Can you help me prepare for an interview?

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Interview preparation is something that can be offered as part of the Cefnogi mentoring scheme. It is important to discuss this when you are matched with a mentor so they know this is something you would like their support with.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer interview preparation sessions outside of an existing mentoring relationship.

If you would like support with interview preparation, please apply for mentoring by completing the application survey.

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What happens if I don’t get on with my mentor?

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What happens if I don’t get on with my mentor?

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If there are any difficulties in the mentoring relationship, please contact the South Wales programme on dclinpsy@cardiff.ac.uk .

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Race Equality Matters is "A UK-wide collaboration of thousands of organisations and millions of employees creating change to achieve Race Equality in our workplaces."

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Ambition: A UK wide collaboration of thousands of organisations and millions of employees creating change to achieve Race Equality in our workplaces.

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#MyNameIs is a campaign run by Race Equality Matters to highlight the importance of correctly pronouncing people's names.

"The aim is to:

Get people’s names right, which creates the opportunity for people to feel wanted, to feel like they belong, and to be treated with respect.

Ensure the meaning, heritage, and identity behind our names are not taken away."

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#MyNameIs is a simple solution to normalise phonetic spelling in your email signature, meetings, name badges and more. Discover your phonetic name with the Fuh-Net-Ic Tool and download the guide for ‘7 simple tips to get it right’ in your organisation.