Mental Health of Refugees

AWWG in partnership with five Refugee Women’s Organisations have developed a network of effective, relevant and integrated health and support services for refugee women in London to enable them to improve their mental health and general well-being. This project not only seeks to support services for refugee women which meet their identified needs, it also facilitates access to mainstream health and social care servicesincluding counselling support.

Improving Women's Health through the African and Refugee Women's Well-Being and Empowerment Project

Our aim is to:

• Raise awareness of �mental health� problems in the African and refugee communities on issues such as anxiety, isolation, depression etc.
• Promote the �mental health�, stability and holistic well-being of African and refugee women.
• Provide community education through culturally sensitive workshops, seminars and training. Offer social and emotional support.
• Offer social and emotional support.
• Offer advice & guidance in a culturally sensitive environment.

For more information please contact AWWG by calling: 020 8885 5822, Fax: 020 8801 5266 or visit us at: R/o 594 High Road Tottenham, London N17 9TA UK.