Support for Black and Global Majority Communities

Being Black, from the Global Majority can come with unique challenges, particularly around mental health, identity, and experiencing racism. Support is available, although there is understanding that this needs to improve.

Mental Health Support

Specialist Support Services

• Black Minds Matter UK: Mental health support specifically for Black communities

• The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)

• Muslim Community Helpline

• Muslim Youth Helpline

• Black Thrive

• Aashna

• BAMEStream Bereavement Support

• Bayo

• BLAM

• Inside Out Wellbeing

• Jami

• Southeast and East Asian Centre (SEEAC)

• Taraki

Anti-Racism Support & Reporting

Reporting Racism

• Report Hate: 0141 204 2272 (Scotland)

• Stop Hate UK: 0800 138 1625

• Tell MAMA (Islamophobia): 0800 456 1226

• Community Security Trust (CST) for antisemitism: 0800 032 3263

• Report It: Online reporting system

Support Organisations

• CRER (Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights) Scotland

• Show Racism the Red Card Scotland

• Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI)

• The Monitoring Group: 020 7582 7438

Additional Resources

Legal Support

• Race Equality First

• EHRC (Equality and Human Rights Commission)

• Rights of Women

• The Law Society's Black and Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division

This guide aims to provide support and resources for the Black and Global Majority communities. While comprehensive, it should be noted that this list is not exhaustive, and new organisations and services are continually developing. If you've experienced racism or discrimination, it's important to reach out for support and report incidents when you feel able to do so.