West Midlands

Child Documents

ABplus: ABplus offers these services: Drop-in centre for people living with or affected by HIV. Peer support, individual support, therapies (reflexology, massage). Advice and information on treatment options, weekly CAB session. Counselling. Advice and support for African asylum seekers on immigration and debt issues.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/30215/
Stratford upon Avon and District CAB: Stratford upon Avon and District CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer, employment and housing rights, money and debt. Outreach services at The Grange, Coventry Road, Southam Tuesday 10am-3pm, Glebe House, Priory Road, Alcester Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-1pm, Parish Council Office, Wellesbourne Wednesday 10am-1pm - all by appointment.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/7298/
ICAP - Immigrant Counselling and Psychotherapy: ICAP - Immigrant Counselling and Psychotherapy offers these services: Psychotherapy service catering mainly, but not exclusively, to people of Irish origin. Offers long term weekly therapy. One-to-one and group counselling. No set fees, individuals pay what they can afford. Offices also in Birmingham.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/19521/
Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service: Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service offers these services: Bereavement counselling for people living or working in Solihull. Monthly drop-in peer support group where those who have been bereaved can meet as a group and share experiences. Educational service, talks and workshops for health and other professionals around death and bereavement.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/325/
British Red Cross - Home from Hospital Service (Worcestershire): British Red Cross - Home from Hospital Service (Worcestershire) offers these services: Support service and befriending for 4 weeks for patients newly discharged from hospital. Care provided by local volunteers, which includes practical help and short-term loan of an emergency alarm. Please note, nursing/personal care not provided.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/942/
T3 Young Person's Substance Misuse Service: T3 Young Person's Substance Misuse Service offers these services: Services for young people aged 10-19 wanting to reduce or abstain from alcohol or drugs. Mainly provides one-to-one structured support, with some group work. Mobile service, offering appointments at the office, in local schools, youth centres and venues frequented by young people. Drug awareness and harm minimisation education. Joint work with a support service for families.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/30041/
Staffordshire Buddies: Staffordshire Buddies offers these services: Range of services for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in Staffordshire. Support, information, advice and advocacy. 2 weekly drop-in sessions with complementary therapies, activities, HIV counsellor and nurse. Trained volunteers offer individual support and practical help, including home visits/
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/30057/
CRASAC - Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre: CRASAC - Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre offers these services: Telephone and face- to-face counselling for women and girls (11+) who have been raped or sexually assaulted at any time in their lives. Offer support, information and advice.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/11112/
Terrence Higgins Trust - Wolverhampton: Terrence Higgins Trust - Wolverhampton offers these services: Advice, information and counselling for people living with HIV/AIDS. Casework in community care, debt, housing and welfare benefits. Support with appeals, complaints and referrals. Treatment information. Health services for the African communities, including culturally sensitive counselling. Buddying service. Range of health promotion services for gay men.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/22685/
Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation: Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation offers these services: Support services for African Caribbean people with mental health problems and their families and carers. Outreach support. Counselling. Drop-in with groups and activities. Employment support and retention service. User forum.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/21494/
IMPACT Alcohol Advisory Services - Shropshire: IMPACT Alcohol Advisory Services - Shropshire offers these services: Advice, information, assessment and counselling service for people concerned about alcohol use. Individual, couple and family counselling. Referrals to detox. Alcohol education programmes for clients on Youth Offending Orders. Training for other professionals in alcohol awareness/education.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/29254/
Terrence Higgins Trust - Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin: Terrence Higgins Trust - Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin offers these services: Services for people affected by HIV/AIDS. Counselling, support and prevention, including services for gay and bisexual men. Lesbian and gay youth group. Health and HIV prevention for people from African communities. Sexual health screening clinic Tues 1pm-3pm. Additional drop-in services in Ludlow, Bridgnorth and Oswestry.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/28537/
Wardlow Road Refugee Resource Centre: Wardlow Road Refugee Resource Centre offers these services: Advice and information for refugees and people who are newcomers to the UK. Advice on housing and welfare benefits, signposting to Birmingham Council services. Connexions employment advice service. Nurses and male outreach health advice worker Thursday, Friday 9am-1pm. Community meeting rooms and training rooms (free for community groups).
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/26493/
Ashram Reducing Domestic Violence Project: Ashram Reducing Domestic Violence Project offers these services: Floating support service for South Asian women aged 16-65 who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. Women are visited weekly and offered culturally and linguistically sensitive support around tenancy sustainment, debt and benefits, budgeting, daily living skills, personal safety awareness and signposting to other agencies.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/25062/
base K/S Youth Advice & Support: base K/S Youth Advice & Support offers these services: Information and advice for young people age 11-25 on a range of issues, including benefits, debt, alcohol, drugs, education, training, accommodation, health and sexual health. Free pregnancy and chlamydia testing, free condoms. Support with stopping smoking. Connexions personal adviser available. Counsellor Thursday, Friday 3pm-6pm. Drop-in for young parents/parents to be Friday 11am-4pm.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/30166/
Dar Ul-Uloom Islamia: Dar Ul-Uloom Islamia offers these services: Range of services for the local community, with services targeted at the Asian community. Advice and assistance with immigration and housing. Information and advice on employment, careers, education and training. Day care for Asian adults with mental health problems. Local learning partnership with East Birmingham and City colleges. Funeral services. Supplementary school.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/14934/
Cruse Bereavement Care - Rugby: Cruse Bereavement Care - Rugby offers these services: Support and counselling for anyone who has been bereaved. One-to-one support through home visits. Social group.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/28696/
APAS - Alcohol Problems Advisory Service (Nottingham): APAS - Alcohol Problems Advisory Service (Nottingham) offers these services: Information, advice and counselling for adults and young people with alcohol, drug and gambling problems, their families and friends. Counselling for individuals, couples and in small groups. Assessment. Day care programme for people who have to abstain. Referrals to detox and primary treatment units. Services in Mansfield, Newark, Worksop, Retford, Ollerton and Loughborough.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/10081/
Terrence Higgins Trust - Midlands (Coventry): Terrence Higgins Trust - Midlands (Coventry) offers these services: Advice, information, counselling, and individual support for people infected with or affected by HIV. SOS - Street Outreach Services on 024 7663 4634. Drop-in service. Training, campaigning.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2073/
West Midlands Discrimination Advisory Service (WMDAS): West Midlands Discrimination Advisory Service (WMDAS) offers these services: Advice and casework for people who have experienced racial discrimination that comes within the scope of the Race Relations Act 1976 (as amended). Service only available by referral from other agencies.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/24642/
Birmingham Asylum Seekers Health Outreach Team: Birmingham Asylum Seekers Health Outreach Team offers these services: Advice and information for asylum seekers and refugees to help them access healthcare. Information on how the NHS operates. Promote healthy lifestyle through education.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/26528/
Barnardo's - Worcestershire Short Breaks Project: Barnardo's - Worcestershire Short Breaks Project offers these services: Service for children and young people aged 0-18 who have a substantial and permanent disability. Short breaks service with host families who provide overnight care for disabled children in the host family's home. Sitting service and home support. Befriending. Day care and group work for older children and teenagers.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/24606/
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust PALS: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust PALS offers these services: Information and advice on local NHS services for patients, their families and carers. Support in resolving questions or concerns about NHS treatment and in using the NHS complaints procedure. Referrals to Independent Complaints Advocacy Services (ICAS). Signposting to other local or national support agencies. A network of PALS covers all NHS and Primary Care Trusts.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/23445/
Pathway Project: Pathway Project offers these services: 24 hour helpline offering advice, support, information and counselling for women who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence. Self-help and support groups. Run 3 women's refuges, floating support and specialist support, children's and parenting services. Crisis and advocacy worker.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/12005/
North Staffordshire Carers Association: North Staffordshire Carers Association offers these services: Information, advice and support for carers. Support for young carers. Weekly drop-in sessions. Carers information packs and a quarterly newsletter.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/3315/
Victim Support East Birmingham: Victim Support East Birmingham offers these services: Emotional and practical support and advice for people in the East Birmingham area who have been victims of crime. Trained volunteers provide advice, information. Also assist with compensation claims, liaise with other agencies and accompany people to court.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/813/
Victim Support Staffordshire - South East Staffs Branch: Victim Support Staffordshire - South East Staffs Branch offers these services: Advice, information, practical and emotional support for people who have been victims of crime.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/24967/
Relate - Shropshire and Herefordshire: Relate - Shropshire and Herefordshire offers these services: Counselling for adults experiencing relationship problems, provided in 9 towns across the area. Clients are asked to make a payment for counselling - the amount depends on income. Relateen counselling service for children and young people. Also provide pyschosexual therapy and education and training services.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/11/
Age Concern - Coventry: Age Concern - Coventry offers these services: Information, advice and advocacy service for older people (50+) and their carers. Advice on benefits, care and retirement options. Learning disability project. Gardening project. Ageing Well project. Craft and leisure workshops. Wheelchair hire. Insurance services, will writing, funeral plans.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/16/
Skills for Work: Skills for Work offers these services: Advice and information for adults aged 18+ who are looking for work or training. Job search assistance, careers guidance and training. Also offer advice on debt, welfare benefits and financial matters. Drop-in Tuesday 10am-3pm. Outreach surgeries by appointment at South Aston Church Monday 1pm-3.30pm and Perry Barr Jobcentre Wednesday 1pm-3.30pm.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/188/
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre: Birmingham Asian Resource Centre offers these services: Advice and information for the Asian community on benefits, immigration and nationality, family, consumer and housing problems. Representation at appeals. Home visits. Specialist advice and counselling for older Asian people and Asian women. Immigration and asylum session Wednesdays 3pm - 5pm.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/226/
St James Community Support and Advice Centre: St James Community Support and Advice Centre offers these services: Information and advice for the local community, particularly around benefits, immigration, nationality, debt, housing problems and legal issues. Help with filling in forms and making phone calls.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/397/
Birmingham TUC Centre for the Unemployed: Birmingham TUC Centre for the Unemployed offers these services: Advice and resource centre for people who are unemployed or on low wages in Birmingham. Advice on training, job search and careers guidance, benefits and employment rights. Representation at social security appeals tribunals and employment tribunals.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/437/
Tyseley and Greet Employment Resource Centre: Tyseley and Greet Employment Resource Centre offers these services: Advice and guidance on employment, training and further education. Information on job vacancies. Free internet access and use of phone to apply for local jobs or training. CV service, help with interview skills, filling in application forms, writing covering lettters. Weekly job centre advice surgery, job fairs and liaison with local employers.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/463/
Islamic Resource Centre: Islamic Resource Centre offers these services: Advice and information on employment, education and training for the local community. Information on job vacancies, benefits, help with CVs and translation and interpreting services. Access to computers and the internet. CAB sessions Fridays by appointment. City council housing department advice sessions Thursday afternoons. Women only session Tuesdays 10am - 12.30pm.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/572/
Headway Worcester Trust: Headway Worcester Trust offers these services: Advice, information and a day centre for adults with acquired brain injury. Day centre provides a place to relax, learn different skills and meet other people. Clients charged for day care, including transport costs, after financial assessment by Social Services. Charge for private or out of area clients £32 a day. Sheltered housing in South Worcestershire.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/659/
St Barnabas Family Centre: St Barnabas Family Centre offers these services: Multi-cultural community centre. Out of school hours childcare Monday - Friday 3.15pm - 6pm. Day care for older people who are housebound or disabled Monday -Friday 9.30am-3.30pm (Wed & Fri Asian elders only). Lunch club for over 50s Thursday 12 noon - 2pm. ESOL classes Monday and Thursday 9.15am - 11.45am. Stay & play club Tues 12.45pm - 2.45pm.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/789/
Connect West Midlands: Connect West Midlands offers these services: Support for anyone affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use. Telephone helpline, advice and drug education. One-to-one and group support. Also run a parents programme of structured support and education for parents of young people who are not attending school or who are involved in offending behaviour.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/939/
Asian Blind Association - Coventry: Asian Blind Association - Coventry offers these services: Self-help group providing advice, information, counselling and support for Asian people with visual impairments and their carers. Also arrange social events and holidays.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/1137/
JSJS Employment Resource Centre: JSJS Employment Resource Centre offers these services: Advice, information and training for unemployed people from minority ethnic communities, particularly the Bangladeshi community. Assistance with employment opportunities, CVs, applications, interview techniques and finding employment. English language and computer classes, ESOL teacher training and business administration training to NVQ levels 1 and 2, basic food and hygiene course.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/1270/
All Saints Haque Centre: All Saints Haque Centre offers these services: Information and advice on a range of topics including welfare benefits and immigration/asylum issues for the local community. Housing advice. Legal advice session 6.30pm - 7.30pm Mondays. Drop-in for Asian elders. IT training, including ECDL.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/1470/
Gosford Asian Group: Gosford Asian Group offers these services: Day care provision 3 days a week offering personal care, a hot meal, transport, activities and relaxation periods, for Asian elders with high dependency levels (attenders need to be assessed by social services). Drop-in for mobile older people.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/1613/
Saltley and Nechells Law Centre: Saltley and Nechells Law Centre offers these services: Legal information and advice, including casework, advocacy and court/tribunal representation in welfare rights, debt, housing and employment rights.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/1629/
Coventry Muslim Community Association: Coventry Muslim Community Association offers these services: Advice and information on welfare rights, housing, immigration and nationality law. Individual support sessions and advice on education, training, employment opportunities. Run various classes, sports and craft activities (some for women only), English language support and health promotion surgeries. Creche facilities. Full day nursery.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/1689/
B-MAG (Birmingham Money Advice and Grants): B-MAG (Birmingham Money Advice and Grants) offers these services: Specialist advice in debt, welfare benefits, community care and debt law.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/1738/
Stepping Stones Family Support Project: Stepping Stones Family Support Project offers these services: Family support service for the local community. Sessional activities include pre-school groups, women's group, parenting skills group. Individual and outreach support for parents. Befriending and advocacy service. Crisis support for families in need. Help for 5-13 year olds with emotional, behavioural or educational problems and their families. Family centre at 395-397 Coventry Road, Small Heath.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2108/
Wolverhampton Addiction Services: Wolverhampton Addiction Services offers these services: Information, support, individual counselling, group work, medical assessments for people aged 18+ with alcohol or drug problems. Detox programmes, treatment and support. Auricular acupuncture. Needle exchange. Access to inpatient treatment and rehab. Drop-in service for young people (under 18) at Base 25, 01902 572041). Services for women & families where a parent has substance misuse issues.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2296/
Sahil Project: Sahil Project offers these services: Project for Asian women who are experiencing stress, isolation and depression. One-to-one and therapeutic sessions with qualified counsellors. Provide a befriending service through a group of volunteers. Also run daily drop-in sessions and make referrals to other agencies. Support groups, complementary therapies, head massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, information on women's health topics.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2334/
NCH - Cornerstone Family Centre: NCH - Cornerstone Family Centre offers these services: Service for families and children with social, emotional or practical problems. Counselling for parents and children, support when family breakdown is imminent. Parents' group on children's behaviour. Children's domestic violence and adoption preparation groups, support for sexually abused children. Social services assessments. Women's confidence group.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2459/
Guideposts Carers Support Service: Guideposts Carers Support Service offers these services: Advice and information for people providing care or assistance at home for a relative, friend or neighbour who is frail, has a disability, long term illness or a child with special needs. Support is available on a one-to-one basis or through support groups. Information factsheets for carers, covering local and national services and resources.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2589/
Citizens Advice Shropshire - Oswestry CAB: Citizens Advice Shropshire - Oswestry CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including housing rights, welfare rights and benefits, money and debt, consumer rights and employment rights. Home visits by appointment. Extension service at Fulwood House, Library Building, Victoria Street, Ellesmere.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2620/
Newcastle under Lyme and Kidsgrove CAB: Newcastle under Lyme and Kidsgrove CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including disability, housing rights, welfare rights and benefits, money and debt, consumer rights and employment rights.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2643/
Birmingham City Centre CAB: Birmingham City Centre CAB offers these services: Advice and information on range of issues, including housing rights, welfare rights and benefits, money and debt, consumer and employment rights, legal issues, tax, divorce and separation, childcare, immigration, health, bereavement. Solicitors Mon, Weds, Fri for advice on personal injury, probate, family and housing issues, litigation, immigration. Emergency advice appts 3pm-4pm (not Weds).
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2704/
Stoke on Trent CAB: Stoke on Trent CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including housing rights, benefits, disability, money and debt, consumer rights, immigration and nationality. Casework on racial discrimination and harassment.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2708/
Bridgnorth and District CAB: Bridgnorth and District CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including housing rights, welfare rights and benefits, money and debt, consumer rights and employment rights. Casework on disability and mental health issues. Advice sessions at medical centres in Broseley, Ditton, Priors and Albrighton. Carers project offering telephone advice, home visiting service.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2768/
Brecon Advice Centre: Brecon Advice Centre offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits, consumer, employment, housing and money and debt.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2783/
Solihull CAB: Solihull CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including housing rights, welfare rights and benefits, money and debt, consumer rights and employment rights.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2792/
Walsall CAB: Walsall CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including housing rights, welfare rights and benefits, money and debt, consumer rights and employment rights. Outreach services at Aldridge, Blakenhall, Brownhills, Darlaston, Willenhall, Blaxwich, NHS Walk-in Centre.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2797/
Wolverhampton CAB: Wolverhampton CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including housing rights, welfare rights and benefits, immigration, money and debt, legal advice, consumer rights and employment rights. Extension service at Pendeford - phone for details.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/2827/
Malvern Hills District CAB: Malvern Hills District CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money/debt. Extension sessions at Upton upon Severn Library Friday 10-12 noon open door; 34 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells Tuesday and Thursday 10am-3pm phone. Money advice by appointment.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/7780/
Sandwell District CAB - Smethwick: Sandwell District CAB - Smethwick offers these services: Advice, information and advocacy on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money and debt. Telephone advice line Mon, Tues 9.30am-1.30pm, Weds 9.30am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm, Fri 9.30am-2.30pm.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/8587/
Coventry Panahghar - Asian Women's Organisation: Coventry Panahghar - Asian Women's Organisation offers these services: Emergency accommodation, advice, counselling, support for Asian women who are homeless because of domestic violence or abuse within the home. Support groups for women, girls, young women. Leicester project for young women 16-25 who may be escaping forced marriage or other family problems. Outreach services, home visits. Emergency out of hours phone service. 24 hour telephone helpline.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/9233/
Sandwell District CAB - Cradley Heath: Sandwell District CAB - Cradley Heath offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money and debt. Telephone advice line Monday and Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm, Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm and Thursday 9.30am - 2.30pm.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/9242/
Coventry CAB: Coventry CAB offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money and debt. Representation at social security appeal tribunals and county court. Outreach services.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/9250/
Sandwell District CAB - Oldbury: Sandwell District CAB - Oldbury offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money and debt. Representation at appeals and tribunals. Appointments Wednesday am, phone or visit for details. Outreach services - phone for details. Telephone advice line Mon, Tues 9.30am-1.30pm, Weds 9.30am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm, Fri 9.30am-2.30pm.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/9258/
Severnside Housing: Severnside Housing offers these services: Assessment of priority need under the Housing Act. Can provide temporary accommodation for those assessed as in priority need - those with children or pregnant, vulnerable because of age (60+), disability or at risk from violence. Also offers general housing advice and information to private and council tenants and homeless people. Emergency out of hours phone 01743 360945.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/10065/
Wolverhampton Voluntary Sector Council: Wolverhampton Voluntary Sector Council offers these services: Supports, promotes and develops local voluntary action and services. Offers information on a wide range of local voluntary organisations, community and self-help groups. Works with voluntary and community groups to build capacity.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/10563/
Walsall Bangladeshi Progressive Society: Walsall Bangladeshi Progressive Society offers these services: Advice and information for the Bangladeshi community on a range of issues, including welfare rights and benefits, housing, health, education. Mother tongue and ESOL classes, boys and girls clubs.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/12242/
Satkaar Asian Elders Day Care Services: Satkaar Asian Elders Day Care Services offers these services: Day centre providing advice, information, day care, domiciliary services and a lunch club for elderly Asian people. Can make home visits.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/12243/
Coventry Bangladesh Centre: Coventry Bangladesh Centre offers these services: Advice, information, support and training for the Bangladeshi community and the wider community. Advice on benefits, employment, housing. English language classes. Training courses in computing, sewing, food hygiene etc. Support with job search - CV preparation, interview techniques. Social and cultural activities.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/12500/
UK Asian Women's Centre: UK Asian Women's Centre offers these services: Advice for Asian women on employment, benefits, health, education and training. Help with job search, application forms and CVs. Training in English, basic computing and dressmaking. Projects for women with mental health problems. Translation and interpreting. Transport for elders day centre and lunch club Thursday and Friday 10am - 3pm.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/12575/
Elderly Persons Social Centre: Elderly Persons Social Centre offers these services: Drop-in centre for elderly and disabled people from minority ethnic communities (mainly people from the Indian sub-continent). Information and advice on benefits, welfare rights, housing, crime prevention, disability and health, education, training and employment. TV, games, newspapers and books in Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati and other languages.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/12581/
Women's Help Centre: Women's Help Centre offers these services: Training in job search, careers guidance, office skills, computers, childcare and fashion design. Advice and information on benefits, housing, domestic violence, legal and employment rights. Individual counselling. English language classes, free creche for children over two and a half years old. Translation and interpreting in Asian languages.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/12595/
Solihull and East Birmingham Crossroads (East Birmingham): Solihull and East Birmingham Crossroads (East Birmingham) offers these services: Care attendants provide respite care to people with an illness or any form of disability in their own homes. Attendants give practical help and personal care, enabling the carer to take a break for a few hours a week.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/12898/
Home-Start Stafford and District: Home-Start Stafford and District offers these services: Regular support and befriending for families with at least one child under 5, who are experiencing stress or difficulties. Families are visited at home by trained volunteers, who have parenting experience.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/12900/
Jobcentre Plus - Kidderminster: Jobcentre Plus - Kidderminster offers these services: Combined jobsearch and benefits service for people of working age. Personal advisers assist with jobsearch activities and benefits claims. Access to Jobpoint terminals for information on job vacancies. Part of the Department for Work and Pensions' Jobcentre Plus network.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/13501/
Community Action - Malvern and District: Community Action - Malvern and District offers these services: Supports, promotes and develops local voluntary groups and organisations. Information on local voluntary organisations, community, self-help groups and volunteering. Community car service offering older and disabled people lifts to medical appointments. Shoparound service offers older people, disabled and isolated people the opportunity to shop and visit places of interest. Minibus hire.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/14142/
Sandwell District CAB - West Bromwich: Sandwell District CAB - West Bromwich offers these services: Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits and welfare rights, consumer issues, employment and housing rights, legal issues, money and debt. Representation in court or at tribunals. Outreach service for residents of Greets Green - phone 0121 580 2783 for appointments. Telephone advice line.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/14183/
South Staffs Healthcare NHS Trust - Addictions Service: South Staffs Healthcare NHS Trust - Addictions Service offers these services: Health care, treatment and support for people with drug and alcohol problems. Provides in-patient detox.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/15907/
Bangladesh Multipurpose Centre: Bangladesh Multipurpose Centre offers these services: Centre for the local Bangladeshi community. Advice and information on benefits, education, training, employment, health and housing rights. Careers guidance. Advocacy. Internet access. Youth club Tues evenings, Sat mornings. Homework club. Family support. Children's supplementary school at weekends. Creche facilities. Interpreting service for centre users. Self-defence classes Tues, Sat.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/15949/
Sandycroft Centre: Sandycroft Centre offers these services: Family support and learning opportunities for families in Redditch. Nursery, after school club, homework club. Multi-cultural resource centre for early years providers.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/16798/
Race Equality Sandwell: Race Equality Sandwell offers these services: Promotes equality of opportunity for black and ethnic minority communities in the Sandwell Council area. Acts to improve race relations and equal opportunities and to challenge unlawful discrimination.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/17014/
Princess Royal Trust - Coventry Carers Centre: Princess Royal Trust - Coventry Carers Centre offers these services: Information, advice and support for carers. Services include drop-in centre, advocacy, home visits, carers support groups, young carers worker, Asian and African Caribbean workers, mental health worker, social events, training courses and newsletter. Drop-in Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am -1pm. Appointments can be made for the afternoon.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/18377/
Confederation of Bangladesh Organisations (CBO): Confederation of Bangladesh Organisations (CBO) offers these services: Services primarily for Bangladeshi people in Sandwell. Information on welfare rights, immigration and nationality, housing, education and training. Community development initiatives aimed at eradicating deprivation and disadvantage.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/19451/
Freshwinds: Freshwinds offers these services: Support for people with life threatening health conditions. Advice, advocacy and employment service, representation, counselling. Weekly CAB advice. HIV one-to-one and group support. Specialist African Caribbean sexual health and HIV support/awareness. Complementary therapies, medical information/monitoring by resident doctors.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/19534/
Age Concern - Birmingham: Age Concern - Birmingham offers these services: Information and advice for older people on welfare benefits, grant applications, debt, residential and domiciliary care. Day care services. Befriending. Gardening and housework service directory. Home visits for people unable to access the office. Insurance advice Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm. Will making service. Conference facilities. Pension advice for people of all ages, phone 0845 868 6502.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/19828/
Warwickshire County Council - Trading Standards: Warwickshire County Council - Trading Standards offers these services: Advice and casework for the general public on a range of consumer issues.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/20102/
Coventry City Council - Benefits Advice Line: Coventry City Council - Benefits Advice Line offers these services: Telephone advice for the general public on welfare benefits.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/20282/
Age Concern - Perry Barr: Age Concern - Perry Barr offers these services: Advice and information for older people on consumer issues, community care, money and debt, housing rights, mental health, welfare benefits. Day centre 4 days a week by social services referral. Handyperson scheme for residents of North Birmingham PCT area. Befriending scheme for Oscott, Handsworth and Perry Barr. Phone service Mon, Fri 9.30am-3pm, Tues, Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, Weds 9.30am-1.30pm.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/20708/
Terrence Higgins Trust - Birmingham: Terrence Higgins Trust - Birmingham offers these services: Advice, information, counselling, pre and post-test counselling and individual support for people with HIV. Advice and support on living well with HIV. Gay men's and African health promotion service. Buddy support, peer support groups. Welfare benefits advice. Debt counselling.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/20735/
Birmingham Mediation Service: Birmingham Mediation Service offers these services: Community mediation and conflict resolution. Mediation with homeless people. Clients must be resident in Birmingham City area.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/21003/
Worcestershire Racial Equality Council: Worcestershire Racial Equality Council offers these services: Promotes equality of opportunity, the elimination of racial discrimination and good race relations. Advice for people experiencing discrimination in employment and other areas. Office also at 6 Mount Pleasant, Redditch B97 4jb, tel 01527 582970.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/21395/
Sandwell Asian Family Support Service: Sandwell Asian Family Support Service offers these services: Care and support services for children and young adults (aged 0-30) from the South Asian communities with a disability or life threatening condition. Care at home. After school club. Group for young adults with disabilities. Support for parents and carers and support with welfare benefits. Advice and advocacy.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/21578/
ASHA: ASHA offers these services: Advice and support for the local community on a range of subjects, including welfare rights, housing, education, employment, debt and family issues.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/21786/
Law Leisure and Learning: Law Leisure and Learning offers these services: Range of services for the local community. Community mediation service, mainly for neighbours in dispute. Jobsearch advice and support. Training in ESOL, basic skills (literacy and numeracy) and ICT. Youth club.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/21838/
Dyslexia Action - Derby: Dyslexia Action - Derby offers these services: Advice on issues relating to dyslexia. Consultations, educational psychologist assessments, specialist teaching for all ages, talks and courses for parents and teachers. Charges made for tuition and course assessments arranged with independent educational psychologists.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/21996/
Bangladeshi Islamic Centre: Bangladeshi Islamic Centre offers these services: Advice and information for the local Bangladeshi community on health, housing, education, welfare rights, employment and training. Interpreting and translating service. Youth activities, homework club, women only swimming sessions, exercise sessions, lunch club, holiday play schemes, health workshops. Youth outreach worker, women's development worker, men's health advice worker.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/22291/
Walsall Money Advice Project: Walsall Money Advice Project offers these services: Telephone advice on welfare benefits and debt. Home visits for clients.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/23175/
Birmingham and Black Country ICAS: Birmingham and Black Country ICAS offers these services: Independent Complaints Advocacy Services (ICAS) advise people who wish to pursue complaints about the NHS (hospitals, GPs, health centres, ambulance services, dentists, opticians, pharmacists). Advocacy service to help complainants voice their concerns and use the complaints system. Home visits can be arranged.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/23924/
Herefordshire Women's Aid: Herefordshire Women's Aid offers these services: Advice, advocacy, support and assistance for women and their children experiencing domestic violence. 24 hour helpline. Refuge accommodation. Children's services. Outreach and floating support.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/24295/
Impact Alcohol Advisory Services - Telford and Wrekin: Impact Alcohol Advisory Services - Telford and Wrekin offers these services: Services for adults aged 18+ experiencing problems with alcohol. Advice and information, assessment, individual counselling. Referral to detox. Services for people from minority communities, offering face-to-face and telephone counselling. Couple and family counselling.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/24296/
Local Government Ombudsman - London: Local Government Ombudsman - London offers these services: Local Government Ombudsman service. Investigates complaints about maladministration causing injustice to individuals. Investigates complaints about local authorities and other authorities covering issues including education, housing, planning, social services. A list of authorities covered can be found on the website. Advice Line provides information and advice on making a complaint.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/24302/
CHEC Healthshop: CHEC Healthshop offers these services: Health promotion service providing information, signposting and advice for the public and professionals on all health related matters. Library of leaflets, books, training packs and videos.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/24317/
Local Government Ombudsman - York: Local Government Ombudsman - York offers these services: Local Government Ombudsman service. Investigates complaints about maladministration causing injustice to individuals. Investigates complaints about local authorities and other authorities covering issues including education, housing, social services, environmental health. A list of authorities covered can be found on the website. Advice Line provides information and advice on making a complaint.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/24340/
WAITS (Women Acting In Today's Society): WAITS (Women Acting In Today's Society) offers these services: Advocacy, training and support for women experiencing or escaping from domestic violence. Advocacy service includes accompanying women to DWP, solicitors, housing offices, refuges. One-to-one and group support. Training and empowerment workshops in assertiveness, self-esteem, budgeting. Counselling. Chinese women's support and development service. Advice on setting up community groups.
http://www.multikulti.org.uk/agencies/english/west-midlands/24447/