If you are experiencing mental ill-health and are looking for support, please start by talking to your doctor. Your doctor may refer you to specialist support.
There are a number of organisations and projects that specialise in offering mental health support to asylum seekers, refugees and migrant workers.
National Organisations
Boloh
Boloh works with asylum seekers across the UK, supporting their mental health and wellbeing. Call Boloh for free on 0800 151 2605 Staff speak different languages and have access to interpreters. Monday to Friday 10am – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 3pm or talk to Boloh on webchat by visiting Boloh – the Black and Asian family Helpline | Helplines (barnardos.org.uk)
Migrant Right’s Network
a national network offering advice and guidance on Mental Health, on what support is available and how to access it. https://migrantsrights.org.uk/resources/know-your-rights/mental-health/
In Devon
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
offers guidance and a range of different links for anyone experiencing mental ill-health.https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/about/corporate-information/citizens-in-waiting
Talkworks
part of the Devon partnership trust, has a small number of therapists trained to deliver a trauma focused therapy called Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) which is an evidence based treatment for refugees or asylum seekers https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/
Livewell SW
offers a specialist service for anyone living in the Plymouth area, dedicated to supporting the health and mental health needs of asylum seekers and those who have sought refuge in the UK. https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/project/asylum-seekers-refugees-mental-health-team
Ubuntu Counselling
offer a holistic counselling service for Black and Minority Ethnic Communities in Devon
Community Environmental Educational Therapy CIC (CEETCIC)
We support the health of young people and adults in Devon through community, art, activity, environmental, and wellbeing projects, to help our people and our planet.
We believe that immersing ourselves in nature, learning how to help our planet, being part of our communities, and being active are valuable ways of supporting skills, friendships, confidence, happiness, and self-esteem.
We work with schools, refugees, and over 55s.
Email: sarah@ceetcic.com
Website: www.ceetcic.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEETCIC/