We are challenging the mental health inequalities and stigma experienced by Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) people in Croydon. 

Croydon is a growing and increasingly diverse community. We believe mental health services must reflect this diversity and respond directly to the specific needs of local, young BME people. 

To achieve this, we are calling for: 

• Mental health services and treatments that are appropriate and responsive to the needs of young BME people. 

• An end to the unfair treatment experienced by BME people within mental health services and primary healthcare. 

• Genuine community involvement in the planning of mental health services. 

• A complete reduction of mental health stigma within BME communities. 

• Better sharing of information and good practice across all services.

• Custody Suite Service 
  We provide immediate counselling and wellbeing support to young people arrested for incidents directly or indirectly related to serious youth violence. 
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• CHRIS Service 
  This initiative delivers dedicated youth violence support. Our team of outreach counsellors and mental health practitioners works with young people aged 14-25 in Croydon who are affected by violence. 
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• Trim 'N' Grin 
  Our engagement sessions offer free haircuts to young people during half-term and summer holidays, providing a relaxed space for connection and conversation. 
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