# African Lanarkshire For Mental Health

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC045937
- **Known as:** AfLMH
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Aug. 26, 2015
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045937


## Contact

- **Address:** Jerviston Community  Centre , Coalhall Avenue, Motherwell
- **Postcode:** ML1 4BU
- **Website:** www.africanlanformentalhealth@org



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of public participation in sport&#x27;,&#x27;the promotion of equality and diversity&#x27;,&#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** African Lanarkshire for Mental Health is committed to closing the mental health gap within the African community living in Lanarkshire. We aim to raise awareness, promote understanding, and improve access to culturally sensitive mental health support. Our mission is to challenge stigma and discrimination, empower individuals and families to seek help, and create a community where mental wellbeing is valued and supported. Deliver workshops, campaigns, and community events to increase understanding of mental health within the African community.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;Children or young people&#x27;,&#x27;Older People&#x27;,&#x27;People with disabilities or health problems&#x27;,&#x27;People with a particular ethnic or racial origin&#x27;,&#x27;Other defined groups&#x27;,&#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;,&#x27;Other charities or voluntary bodies&#x27;

**Objectives:** The organisation&#x27;s purposes are: 4.1 To relieve those in need by reason of ill-health through the provision of advocacy, training and support for African people in Lanarkshire who experience mental health issues as well as for African people in other parts of the UK and oversees. 4.2 To promote equality and diversity by raising awareness of mental health issues and reducing stigma around them among the African community and wider society in Lanarkshire through the provision of information and event organisation. 4.3 To organise recreational activities and provide recreational facilities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the people of African origin in Lanarkshire who have mental-health issues or are at risk of developing mental-health conditions. This will include, arts and crafts activities, sport activities and nature outings.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** North Lanarkshire
- **Geographical spread:** UK and overseas






