Although COVID-19 can affect anyone, there is clear evidence that it affects people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups disproportionately.
Gloucestershire County Council is working together with communities, groups and services to find out about the experience of COVID-19 in Gloucestershire BAME communities. Find out more here
The Mental Health Foundation research highlights how the mental health of BAME communities is important because people from these communities often face individual and societal challenges that can affect access to healthcare and overall mental and physical health here
Alternatively, take a look at the services listed below…
Honour Thy Women is a Gloucestershire community outreach programme supporting women, and those who identify as women, over the age of 20 against Domestic Abuse. They offer judgment-free peer mentor support, creative & wellbeing workshops and resources to...
The largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK.
Southall Black Sisters specialise in domestic and gender related violence, including forced marriage and ‘honour-based’ abuse.
Future Me Gloucestershire is for young people, about young people and by young people and aim to represent and connect with other young people so they can share their views and experiences of growing up in this county.
Dad Matters is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire and provides support for dads with children under 3, including antenatal groups and perinatal mental health support groups.
Mothers in Mind is a peer support drop in group for mums struggling with their mental health and is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire.
A free service offering mental health support and advice on depression, anxieties, phobias, PTSD, OCD and much more.
Gloucestershire Constabulary’s (police) website provides a range of advice and resources on where to get help, how to report crimes and tips and advice.
The National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support, advocacy and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that aims to give people the power to speak up and stop crime anonymously.
Specialist Wellbeing Support phoneline for health and care workers
Round the clock one-to-one support by call or text from trained volunteers for frontline workers, plus resources, tips and ideas to look after your mental health.
Sharing Voices is a charity based in Bradford that aims to reduce mental health and related inequalities for BAME communities.
Black Thrive is an organisation that aims to end the stigma associated with mental health and address mental health inequalities experienced by Lambeth’s Black communities.
Mind is a mental health support charity and offers a way of finding out what’s available in your area, such as specific BAME groups.
Inclusion Gloucestershire is a user-led self-advocacy organisation for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or mental ill health.
Gloucestershire Counselling Services is a charity offering a range of counselling in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area for individuals, couples, children and families, schools and other services.
GayGlos is a charity which provides support services, education and engagement for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community.
Winston’s Wish is a national childhood bereavement charity which provides practical and emotional support for children, young people and those who care for them after the death of a parent or sibling.
Sunflowers Suicide Support provides bereavement support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
The teams offer advice and support when you feel you require an increased level of care, due to your mental health or due to emotional and psychological distress.
Independence Trust provides a range of services aimed at supporting you in strengthening your emotional and physical wellbeing and promoting better attitudes to mental and physical health
Young Gloucestershire (YG) is a charity that supports young people who are facing very difficult times.
Alexandra Wellbeing House offers a preventative approach for adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and to those who may be at risk of mental health admission, crisis and/or relapse.
Tic+ is a Gloucestershire-based charity which provides confidential counselling, support and care for young people and their families.
Previously named CYPS, provides specialist NHS mental health services for children and young people, their families and carers who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties, from birth to their 18th birthday. Find out more about the...
Honour Thy Women is a Gloucestershire community outreach programme supporting women, and those who identify as women, over the age of 20 against Domestic Abuse. They offer judgment-free peer mentor support, creative & wellbeing workshops and resources to...
The largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK.
Southall Black Sisters specialise in domestic and gender related violence, including forced marriage and ‘honour-based’ abuse.
Future Me Gloucestershire is for young people, about young people and by young people and aim to represent and connect with other young people so they can share their views and experiences of growing up in this county.
Dad Matters is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire and provides support for dads with children under 3, including antenatal groups and perinatal mental health support groups.
Mothers in Mind is a peer support drop in group for mums struggling with their mental health and is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire.
A free service offering mental health support and advice on depression, anxieties, phobias, PTSD, OCD and much more.
Gloucestershire Constabulary’s (police) website provides a range of advice and resources on where to get help, how to report crimes and tips and advice.
The National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support, advocacy and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that aims to give people the power to speak up and stop crime anonymously.
Specialist Wellbeing Support phoneline for health and care workers
Round the clock one-to-one support by call or text from trained volunteers for frontline workers, plus resources, tips and ideas to look after your mental health.
Sharing Voices is a charity based in Bradford that aims to reduce mental health and related inequalities for BAME communities.
Black Thrive is an organisation that aims to end the stigma associated with mental health and address mental health inequalities experienced by Lambeth’s Black communities.
Mind is a mental health support charity and offers a way of finding out what’s available in your area, such as specific BAME groups.
Inclusion Gloucestershire is a user-led self-advocacy organisation for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or mental ill health.
Gloucestershire Counselling Services is a charity offering a range of counselling in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area for individuals, couples, children and families, schools and other services.
GayGlos is a charity which provides support services, education and engagement for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community.
Winston’s Wish is a national childhood bereavement charity which provides practical and emotional support for children, young people and those who care for them after the death of a parent or sibling.
Sunflowers Suicide Support provides bereavement support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
The teams offer advice and support when you feel you require an increased level of care, due to your mental health or due to emotional and psychological distress.
Independence Trust provides a range of services aimed at supporting you in strengthening your emotional and physical wellbeing and promoting better attitudes to mental and physical health
Young Gloucestershire (YG) is a charity that supports young people who are facing very difficult times.
Alexandra Wellbeing House offers a preventative approach for adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and to those who may be at risk of mental health admission, crisis and/or relapse.
Tic+ is a Gloucestershire-based charity which provides confidential counselling, support and care for young people and their families.
Previously named CYPS, provides specialist NHS mental health services for children and young people, their families and carers who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties, from birth to their 18th birthday. Find out more about the...
It can be hard to know where to turn when we’re struggling with our mental health but support is available, from NHS and council-commissioned services to local and national charities. Many services are free, confidential, and you can access them yourself without a referral from a professional.
Find out what support is available to you.
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
More information about additional support that is available for older people locally and nationally.
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
If you think you or your partner may be experiencing mental health difficulties, you can get expert help
The past year has been a particularly challenging time for everyone but whatever you’re worried about, please reach out for support – help is available
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch to let us know what mental health support information would be useful to you at this time
