SEND IASS
SEND IASS offers impartial information and support to children and young people and their families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) This often includes EHCP’s, processes and rights. We have previously offered a Black Country wide ‘listening ear Wednesday’
Sandwell Visually Impaired – SEE (Support, Empowerment & Experience)
Sandwell Visually Impaired (SVI) is a user led, not for profit, charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). They aim to make living in Sandwell better for people with sight loss. They offer a variety of services including advocacy, information, group support and befriending to support & improve mental health. In particular, they offer a men’s mental health
Reflexions (Mental Health Support Teams)
The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) for some schools (Reflexions) is an early identification and intervention service which provides mental health support in educational settings to children and young people who are of an appropriate age to attend reception through to Year 13. Reflexions has three core functions: to deliver evidence-based interventions for mild-to-moderate mental
Proud Baggies
Proud Baggies is the Official West Bromwich Albion Supporters’ Group for all LGBTQ+ fans, their families, friends and allies, who provide space and time together through football training sessions and LGBTQ+ & Allies Football team
Oldbury United
Oldbury United deliver a first-class community football provision and maintain high standards of attainment both on and off the field of play. We are more than a football club, through our volunteering, coaching, mentoring and education programmes we develop role models and leaders for the future. We work with young people aged 12-25 years from
NHS West Midlands Gambling Harms Service
Gambling treatment programmes delivered either virtually or at the clinic, as well as a digital programme which can be accessed 24/7. Our service also offers additional interventions for specific problems experienced by individuals, and support and advice to family members and carers. The West Midlands Gambling Harms Clinic is a free and confidential service open
Murray Hall Community Trust
Murray Hall offers a number of different projects to support children and young people in need of support using a range of therapeutic and counselling techniques to offer a bespoke therapeutic service. This is managed by the Creative Therapeutic Service. We offer 1-to-1 and group counselling support in school, online and face-to-face at our Tipton
Millennium Centre, Friar Park – LGBTQ+ Peer Network
The Active LGBTQ+ project delivers physical activities for LGBTQ+ individuals of any age who live in Sandwell. The activities will be flexible, to meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring that there is every opportunity for all to take part in the project, and fostering social connections. The project will carry out the following
Kaleidoscope: Carers Wellbeing – Allies in Adult Mental Health
Coffee & Chat sessions are available for people aged 18+ years old who care for loved ones and friends. The sessions aim to connect people with others in a non-judgement environment
Family Hub Peer Support Services
Family Hubs have grown to include outreach peer support to support families access to services. The peer support services provide support to all families in Sandwell including families who may feel isolated and find it hard to access the services they need, we will offer a listening ear and practical guidance to increase families confidence