# Scottish Asian Counselling Services

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052798
- **Known as:** SACS
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Sept. 6, 2023
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052798


## Contact

- **Address:** 5 Jean Armour Drive, Kilmarnock
- **Postcode:** KA1 2SD
- **Website:** www.scottishasiancounsellingservices.org



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of health&#x27;,&#x27;the promotion of equality and diversity&#x27;

**What the charity does:** The advancement of equality and diversity, and mental health well-being in Scotland, from people from all backgrounds particularly amongst members of the South Asian community, BIPOC groups, and underprivileged members, through the provision of accessible psychological interventions and educational opportunities creating awareness amongst communities. The advancement of education to address the needs of these groups by providing a facility to train and supervise our therapists to establish cultural competence to remove barriers and increase access to mental health support for services users and the community. The organisation of counselling for people affected by structural inequalities, racism, fear, stigma, and discrimination by providing psychoeducation workshops, groups, and individual sessions.

**Objectives:** The advancement of equality and diversity, and mental health well-being in Scotland, from people from all backgrounds particularly amongst members of the South Asian community, BIPOC groups, and underprivileged members, through the provision of accessible psychological interventions and educational opportunities creating awareness amongst communities. The advancement of education to address the needs of these groups by providing a facility to train and supervise our therapists to establish cultural competence to remove barriers and increase access to mental health support for services users and the community.  The organisation of counselling for people affected by structural inequalities, racism, fear, stigma, and discrimination by providing psychoeducation workshops, groups, and individual sessions.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** East Ayrshire
- **Geographical spread:** More than one local authority area in Scotland






