Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC043604

Status

Active

Registered

Nov. 28, 2012

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

MCASS is a registered charity we deliver outreach support to families who are impacted and are struggling with daily challenging situations with drug and alcohol misuse and related issues affecting the whole family unit from the Black Minority Ethnic Communities (BME) in the Greater Glasgow areas. Family Life Matters project supports families, using a tailored person-centred approach and provides toolkits to families by building healthier conversations and be a better supportive home. Focusing on promoting reduction, prevention and recovery including signposting and referrals to alcohol and drugs partnerships and other community partners for addition support. This also includes family mediation, empowering family members to use their voice learn how to be actively, positively involved in their loved one’s recovery and have a better understanding of misuse and have tools to cope, connect better and build their resilience.

Objectives: 4.1 To advance health by establishing a community based counselling, advice and support centre offering a dedicated, professional accessible support and guidance to those with addictions or their families primarily aimed at minority communities. 4.2 To provide a social support service for the relief of those in need to assist with recovery from addiction. 4.3 To advance education by raising awareness of alcohol, drugs and gambling issues and educate about addiction and related issues and providing support to existing services through training and adopting strategies for recognising and screening for addiction issues. 4.4 To promote equality and diversity by supporting and aiming to eradicate cultural barriers through the delivery of these services.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

Glasgow City

Geographical spread

More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Nearby

• Ramh 0.1 mi
• Pals of the Privies(SCIO) 0.2 mi
• The New Tannahill Centre Limited 0.2 mi
• Pachedu Multi Cultural Hub Ltd 0.2 mi
• Renfrewshire Community Transport 0.2 mi

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