The Brave Project C.I.C offers a range of accessible, culturally competent services for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) young men (aged 13-30) and their guardians/carers. Our person-centered approach uses creative and holistic tools to support social, emotional, and mental health needs.
What We Offer:
- Mentoring & Coaching Programmes: Personalised support for individuals and families, including help with benefits, debt, training, employment, volunteering, and overall wellbeing. Group and one-to-one sessions empower participants to set goals, discover strengths, and overcome challenges. Special programmes are available for men in custody, focusing on personal development, suicide prevention, and reducing reoffending risk.
- Suicide Prevention Workshops: The “You Know My Name, Not My Story” workshop creates a safe space for open discussion, self-awareness, and stigma reduction. It covers mental health topics and provides resources for seeking help. The associated podcast shares personal experiences and offers valuable information.
- Non-Clinical Art Therapy: Safe, creative sessions for self-expression, stress reduction, emotional release, and self-reflection.
- Bespoke Workshops: Tailored for schools, colleges, organisations, or workplaces, addressing mental health and wellbeing. Both online and in-person options are available.
- Signposting Information: Accessible resources and connections to relevant support services for BAME boys and young men at higher risk of suicide or affected by it.
- Consultancy: Packages to foster systematic change, cultural competence, and equality in mental health support for BAME young people and families.
How to Access:
- Single point of access and self-referral form available online.
- Open to BAME young men and their parents/guardians. Organisations can also refer.
- Workshops and programmes are delivered by trauma-trained, mental health qualified staff.
Important: The Brave Project C.I.C is not an emergency mental health service. Free mental health service opportunities are limited and selective, and there may be a waiting period. For emergencies, call 999 or go to A&E.
Contact us if you have questions about eligibility or the referral process: info@thebraveproject.org.uk
Service access criteria:
BAME boys and young men
Categories:
Advocacy
Activities for children and young people
Advice for young people
Family support groups and organisations
Connecting with others
Preventative services for children and young people
Information and advice
Mental health
Support with employment
Youth support
Additional needs catered for:
Hearing impairment friendly
Learning difficulty friendly
Non English speaking friendly
Waiting list (weeks):
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