| Asian Mental Health Helpline - Rethink |    |
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0808 800 2073
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www.rethink.org
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Covers Kent, Bexley and Crawley
The Asian Mental Health Helpline offers a culturally sensitive listening ear and information service,staffed by volunteers who can speak a variety of Asian languages and are fully trained in cultural competence and awareness.
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Monday and Wednesday 4pm -7pm
Tuesday and Thursday 12 noon - 3pm
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| Asylum Aid | |
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020 7377 5123
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info@asylumaid.org.uk
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www.asylumaid.org.uk
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Advice and assistance to refugees on their applications for asylum in the UK, conducting appeals against refusal or asylum, providing advice on related areas such as welfare rights and housing.
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| Asylum Support Appeals project (ASAP) |  |
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0845 603 3884
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www.asaproject.org
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Access to free competent legal advice and representation concerning asylum support appeals at the Asylum Support Tribunal against decisions by the UK Border Agency decisions to stop or refuse support.
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| Black & Minority Ethnic Community Partnership | |
Wayland House61 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JD |
0300 303 1171
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Works with BME community groups and organisations, individuals and their families in Brighton and Hove.
Projects include:
BME Mental Health Community Development Project
Promotion of Employment Opportunities for BME individuals
Access to culturally appropriate services in all areas
Community training and resource centre
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| Brighton & Hove Refugee Forum | |
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01273 292572
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A partnership of statutory and voluntary organisations, which support refugees and asylum seekers.
The forum has produced a short directory of local specialist services working with refugees and asylum seekers in Brighton & Hove. (see council website)
For further details about the Refugee Forum, or general enquiries about refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable people from abroad who may need services, contact the council's Community Safety Manager for Refugees and Migrants on (01273) 292572.
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| Brighton and Hove Black History | |
Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton |
01273 234835
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info@black-history.org.uk
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Challenges racism by raising awareness of the multi-cultural history of Britain, particularly in Brighton and Hove.
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| Brighton and Hove Black Women’s Group |  |
C/O Brighton Women’s Centre, 72 High Street, Brighton, BN2 1RP |
01273 698036
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blackwomensgroupbh@tiscali.co.uk
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Works to meet the needs of Black women, their families and communities by promoting anti-discriminatory practice; providing advice and advocacy; capacity building Black organisations and staging cultural activities such as Black History Season.
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| Brighton and Hove Chinese Society | |
Room 100, Mitre House, 149 Western Road, Brighton |
01273 721723
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Aims to serve Chinese people and to preserve and promote Chinese culture by arranging cultural events and workshops.
Enhancing Chinese Community’s relationship with other like groups
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| Brighton and Hove Interfaith Contact Group | |
PO Box 2882, Brighton, BN1 1 PU |
01273 421 021
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admin@ifcg.co.uk
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Promotes and develops dialogue and friendship between faith communities in Brighton and Hove.
Resource for other groups and organisations in Brighton and Hove on interfaith and faith matters.
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| Brighton and Hove Jewish Community Foundation | |
Ralli Hall, 81 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TH |
01273 202254
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Manage the Jewish Community Centre and run the Jewish Day Centre, for senior citizens.
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| Brighton and Hove Muslim Forum | |
PO Box 432, Brighton, BN1 6NU |
08713 109986
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info@bmht.org.uk
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Aims to serve the religious, social and cultural needs of the Brighton and Hove Muslim Community.
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| Brighton and Hove Muslim Women's Group | |
C/O Community Base113 Queens Road, Brighton |
bhmwg@yahoo.co.uk
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Group of women from diverse cultures and origins.
Help develop Muslim women’s knowledge and confidence and encourage networking between them,
Contribute to and/or organise social activities, primarily for local Muslims and secondly for the community at large,
Offer opportunities for the community at large to raise their awareness about Islam and/or Muslims,
Regular and flexible “meet and learn” circles,
Regular social gatherings (coffee mornings, mothers and toddlers, religious celebrations, picnics, excursions,etc.),
Newsletter,
Signposting,
Support for new Muslims,
Agency reporting racist and Islamophobic incidents,
Qur’aan reading lessons
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| Centre for Armenian Information and Advice | |
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020 8992 4621
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info@caia.org.uk
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www.caia.org.uk
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Provides direct and indirect assistance to the most disadvantaged sections of London’s Armenian community, in particular refugees. Undertake casework for individuals and families to enable them to gain their various rights.
Operate afternoon clubs for senior citizens and an Armenian language pre school, youth club half term and summer vacation projects for children 3-13. organising English language classes for adults who cannot speak English.
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| Ethiopian Community Centre in the UK | |
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020 8801 9224
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post@eccuk.org
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www.eccuk.org
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Information and guidance on health, immigration and housing issues for Ethiopian asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.
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| Ethiopian Women’s Group - Threshold | |
14 St George’s Place, Brighton, BN1 4GB |
01273 622 886
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threshold@bht.org.uk
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Interpreters and crèche available.
Threshold also offers a women only, free counselling service.
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Fridays - Please call for details
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| Ethnic Minorities Representatives Council | |
8 Caburn Road, Hove, BN3 6EF |
01273 722438
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imamsajid@gmail.com
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Helps people who are unable to express themselves in English or understand the English language.
Represents a wide range of minority ethnic groups and networks from the B&H area, and 58 languages and cultural groups, throughout Sussex.
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| Ethnic Minority Acheivement Service - EMAS |  |
Tilbury HouseFlorence Place, Brighton, BN1 7GU |
01273 507367
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emasadmin@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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Support pupils who have English as an additional language in schools across Brighton and Hove.
Team of specialist teachers, bilingual classroom assistants, Home/School liaison officers and Nursery Liaison workers.
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| Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group | |
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01293 434350
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gdwg@gatwickdetainees.freeserve.co.u
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www.gdwg.org.uk
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To care for and support any of the 150 asylum seekers detained at Tinsley House at Gatwick who request help. Visit and befriending, listening, caring and meeting small practical needs.
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| Immigration Legal Service |  |
Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG |
01273 234755
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01273 234736
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advice@bht.org.uk
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A specialist team of solicitors and advisors, who provide specialist advice and representation on behalf of those whose legal entitlement to remain in the UK is uncertain and those seeking asylum in this country
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| MACSS | |
Operates from the One Stop Shop at: 47 New England StreetBrighton, BN1 4GQ |
Advice and support with claiming benefits, budgeting, debts and other issues for people granted refugee status or leave to remain.
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Fridays, between 11am - 2pm
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| Medical foundation for the care of victims of torture | |
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0207 697 7777
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www.torturecare.org.uk
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Supports survivors of torture including the writing of medical reports to back up asylum claims
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| Mediterranean Resorces Network ( MERNET) | |
Community Base113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG |
01273 234040
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info@mernet.org
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Provide support and information to individuals from the Mediterranean countries and their neighbourhood countries.
Gather Information about the needs of people from the Mediterranean countries and their neighbourhood countries, living in Brighton and Hove, and campaign for civil justice.
Organise multi-cultural events.
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| Migrant Advisory and Advocacy Service | |
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020 8571 7950
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Information, advice, advocacy services on immigration and nationality issues, asylum and refugee law, welfare benefits and housing rights. Also representations at tribunals
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| Migrant English Project | |
The Cowley Club, 12 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JA |
01273 696104
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Free English lessons and drop-in conversation for asylum seekers and refugees. Information, support and advice. Children welcome.
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Every Monday, 1pm-3.30pm
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| Migrant Helpline | |
Operates from the One Stop Shop at: 47 New England StreetBrighton, BN1 4GQ |
Telephone advice: 07786 193 138 or 01424 461 225
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www.migranthelpline.org.uk
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Support and advice for asylum seekers and refugees, including access to the UK Border Agency, benefits, immigration, etc.
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Fridays, between 11am- 3pm
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0207 834 6650
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info@migrants.org.uk
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Advise and information service, education, training, English and computing courses, volunteering, social and childcare.
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| MOSAIC Black & Mixed Parentage Family Group |  |
Community Base113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG |
01273 234017
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01273 234018
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info@mosaicbrighton.org.uk
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www.mosaicbrighton.org.uk
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Community-based organisation of Black and mixed parentage families and individuals providing safe, anti-racist and culturally diverse environments. Activities include: bring-a-dish social events, under-5s club, newsletter, advocacy etc.
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Monday to Friday 10 - 4pm
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| National Migrant Helpline | |
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01304 203977
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dover@migranthelpline.org
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www.migranthelpline.org.uk
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Provides advice and support to newly arrived assylum seekers to help them access support from The National Asylum Support Service.
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| No Resource to Public Funds Officer | |
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01273 294 640
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NRPF@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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In some cases, the Local Authority may have responsibility to accommodate and support an asylum seeker, refused asylum seeker or someone with insecure immigration status. They will need to be assessed to establish whether they have a community care need.
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| One O’Clock Club | |
Several locations, including Tarner and Moulsecoomb, |
01273 294 111 (Donna) 01273 295803 (Steph)
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A group for parents who have English as an additional language.
Parents must either have a child aged 0-4 or be expecting a baby.
The group offers toys for children to play with, art and craft activities, a chance to meet other parents.
Information and advice about:
Benefits
Housing
Health
Pre-school and nursery services
English language courses
Help with local services and speech and language.
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| One Stop Shop for Refugees and Asylum Seekers | |
Clarendon Centre, 47 New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GQ |
Contact Hanan Mansi- 0300 303 1171
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hanan@bmecp.org.uk
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Drop-in organised by BMECP. Information about:
Housing
Debt
Bill payment
Health
Immigration and legal matters
Racial Harassment
Education
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Every Friday 11am - 4pm
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| Partnership Community Safety Team |    |
162 North Street, Brighton, BN1 1EA |
01273 294646
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communitysafety@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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www.safeinthecity.net
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Advice and support for victims of anti-social behaviour, racism, homophobia, transphobia and domestic violence.
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Drop in Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am - 1pm.
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Self -referral
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15 New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF |
01273 720200
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info@pathwaystohealth.org.uk
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www.pathwaystohealth.org.uk
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A community health project offering ear acupuncture on a drop-in basis in community venues in Brighton & Hove. For people with and/or affected by mental health, drug and alcohol issues, and HIV/Hepatitis.
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Please call to confirm clinic times.
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Self referral
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| Pathways to Independence BandBazi (Farsi:Trapeze) | |
Young Peoples Centre, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE |
01273 245584
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For young people aged 11-25, with a focus on young refugees and asylum seekers.
Award-winning Brighton-based multicultural performing arts company and charity that gives a voice to disenfranchised groups, and challenges stereotypes through its productions, education workshops and community projects.
Provides workshops for community and school groups in trapeze, circus skills, drama and creative writing.
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| Refugee & Asylum Seekers Project (RASP) | |
Community Base113 Queens Road, Brighton |
01273 234779
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07500271887
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rasp@bhvolunteers.org.uk
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Befriending scheme for young refugees and asylum seekers (aged 16-25) to facilitate transition into the local community, focusing on integration and building a local network of support.
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| Refugee Action | |
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020 7654 7700
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www.refugee-action.org.uk
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Assisting refugees in condition of need, hardship and distress, advice and support to asylum seekers who are dispersed without choice to the North West, East Midlands, South Central and South West Home office regions.
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| Refugee and Migrant Justice (formerly the Refugee Legal Centre) | |
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Hastings: 01424 432 679 London office: 020 77803220
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www.refugee-legal-centre.org.uk
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Offers legal advice for people going through the asylum process. RMJ have offices throughout the UK.
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| Refugee Arrivals Project | |
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0208 607 6888
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Elizabeth.little@refugee-arrivals.or
g.uk
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www.refugee-arrivals.org.uk
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Assistance and support services to new applicant asylum seekers and refugees.
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020 7820 3000
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info@refugeecouncil.org.uk
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www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
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Practical advice given, promoting refugees rights in UK and abroad. Provides vocational training courses, English as a second language, support and orientation into UK work culture and job search methods, employment preparation courses, advice and guidance.
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| Refugee Legal Centre | |
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020 7378 6242
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rlc@refugee-legal-centre.org.uk
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www.refugee-legal-centre.org.uk
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Providing legal advice and representation free of charge to asylum seekers and refugees
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020 7820 3606
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Providing counselling/psychotherapy to refugees and asylum seekers. Adressing unmet mental health needs of especially vulnerable groups such as elderly refugees and children
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020 7272 2565
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info@refugeetherapy.org.uk
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www.refugeetherapy.org.uk
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Councelling, pschotherapy, and associated treatment for children, adolescents and young refugee asylum seekers and their families.
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| Rethink Asian Language Mental Healthline | |
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0808 800 2073
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Free, confidential, telephone-based information and support for anybody from the Asian communities who is affected by issues of mental health. Volunteer operators speak English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and Gujarati
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Monday & Wednesday: 4pm - 7pm. Tuesday & Thursday: 12noon - 3pm
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| RISE (formerly Women's Refuge Project) |  |
PO Box 889Brighton, BN2 1GH |
01273 622822
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0751 502 7094 (Events Organiser)
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info@womensrefuge.org.uk
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www.rise.org.uk
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Rise offers advice,advocacy,support and crisis accommodation for women,children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
We run specialist training courses on domestic abuse awareness for professionals and preventative education in schools.
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Monday to Thursday 9-5pm Friday 9-4.30pm
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All social care professionals can make a referral direct. Individuals can self refer. Refuge accommodation is mainly arranged through the council
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0800 085 6087
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www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
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Helpline offering advice, information and signposting for refugees and asylum seekers and for agencies working with them
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| Sussex Interpreting Services | |
Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG |
01273 702005
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01273 234787
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info@sussexinterpreting.org.uk
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www.sussexinterpreting.org.uk
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We ensure equality of access to publicly funded services thrrough maximum meaningful communication across barriers of language, culture,knowledge and status for people with language needs within Black and Minority Ethnic, Refugee, Asylum Seeker and Migrant communities.
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Interpreters can be provided 24 hours-please note interpreters are not based in the office.
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Clients may self refer to request interpreters at their appointments by phoning and leaving a message in their own language. Service providers may book interpreters online through the website or using booking forms
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| Sussex Muslim Society | |
8 Caburn RoadHove, BN3 6EF |
01273 722438
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imamsajid@gmail.com
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Aims to serve Muslims in their religious, cultural, educational and social area; to promote better understanding among different communities.
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| The Iranian Association | |
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020 8748 6682
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info@iranian-association.org.uk
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www.iranian-association.org.uk
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To provide advice and counselling with regard to matters of immigration, seeing political asylum, and settlement in the UK. Running IT, numeracy and ESOL courses for members of the Iranian community. Advice on health and women’s issues and an interpretation service.
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| Voices in Exile | |
The Basement55 Upper North Street, Brighton, BN1 3FH |
01273 328598
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bvie@hotmail.co.uk
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www.brightonvoicesinexile.org
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BVIE supports people throughout the asylum process; help people accessing services and can accompany people to appointments. It also provides destitute asylum seekers with food, toiletries and financial support.
Also weekly group meetings and monthly women’s group meeting.
3rd Saturday of every month: Coffee Shop at the Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton.
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| Wah Sum Helpline ( Chinese Mental Health Association) | |
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0845 122 8660
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www.cmha.org.uk
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A confidential helpline run by trained bilingual workers and volunteers. Offers emotional support,mental health information and advice,service signposting and referrals.
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Monday - Friday 4pm - 6pm
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| Young People's Asylum Service | |
1st Floor, Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton, BN1 1JP |
01273 295788
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01273 295787
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A specialist team providing assistance to unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people in Brighton & Hove. Following an assessment, they may be able to help with:
accommodation
money for living
advice and support
access to legal advice
Can provide an interpreter for appointments, if necessary.
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Visits:
Every week day 9am -12.30pm - 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Phone:
Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm
Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
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