FikaWelie
Caribbean and African Mental Health CIC "Culture Does Matter"
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Projects
Medicine Support Service
Helping You Feel Confident and Supported with Your Medication
At FikaWelie Caribbean and African Mental Health CIC, we understand that taking medication for your mental health can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming.
That’s why our Medicine Management Support Service is here to help you better understand your prescribed medicines and feel more confident managing them.
We work closely with mental health professionals, your family, and carers to make sure you always feel listened to and supported.
We want you to have the information and support you need to make choices that help you feel better and keep you on the path to recovery.
We also provide physical health check-ups that follow NHS mental health guidelines, because we know that looking after your body is just as important as looking after your mind.
Our service is built on trust, respect, and understanding your unique journey. Whether you’re just starting medication, have questions, or want extra support, FikaWelie is here to guide you every step of the way with care and cultural understanding you can rely on.
Understanding Mental Health
Training on Common Mental Health Problems
Understanding mental health is essential for fostering a supportive and informed environment. Our professional training session provides an insightful overview of common mental health issues affecting adults, equipping you with the knowledge and practical tools to navigate these challenges.
Topics covered include:
- Anxiety, depression, self-harm, impact of trauma, suicide, bullying, and identity.
- Recognising how individuals may express these concerns
- Signposting and providing appropriate support
- Safety, safeguarding, and confidentiality
This training is designed to enhance awareness, encourage compassionate responses, and empower participants to engage with mental health concerns confidently and effectively.
Contact us to learn more.
Living Life to The Full
Living Life to The Full – A Free 6-Week Course to Support Your Well-being
Feeling overwhelmed, low, or stuck in a rut? You’re not alone, and support is here.
Join us at Reddish North Community Centre for an in-person 6-week course designed to help you take back control of your mental well-being. Whether you're a parent juggling responsibilities, a student feeling the pressure, or someone trying to manage the ups and downs of daily life, this course offers practical tools to help you feel better.
Let’s take small, meaningful steps toward a more balanced and hopeful life together.
🧠 What You'll Explore Each Week:
✅ Week 1: Understanding Your Feelings
✅ Week 2: Doing Things That Make You Feel Better
✅ Week 3: Looking at Things Differently
✅ Week 4: How to Fix Almost Everything
✅ Week 5: Building Inner Confidence
✅ Week 6: The Things You Do That Help
💬 What You’ll Get:
✨ A safe, supportive space to reflect✨ Tools you can start using straight away✨ Confidence to face life’s challenges✨ Time for you to focus on your mental health and well-being
No experience needed just bring yourself.Spaces are limited, so book your free place now.
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Our Partnership
Fikawelie Mental Health CIC
Empower Consultancy
African and Caribbean Mental Health Service (ACMHS)
Our programme will deliver culturally appropriate mental health interventions in Manchester and Trafford.
We aim to offer our unique programme to the South Asian, African, or Caribbean communities, focusing on individuals experiencing severe mental illness this also includes individuals from a dual heritage background.
What’s on Offer
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Medication management delivered by FikaWelie focuses on individuals experiencing severe mental health issues.
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Person-Centered Counselling or CBT,
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Mindfulness,
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Basic IT skills,
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Math's
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English
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Resilience building
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Health and fitness gym providing personal training
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Swimming or any other leisure pursuits.
We will also offer clients opportunities to access culturally sensitive activities such as art, poetry, music, sewing, and lots of other activities.
Our programme aim is to improve the structural inequalities in mental health services, we will offer ethnic matching based on inheritance values and personality traits when it comes to 1 to one sessions.
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Some people need to take medicines to help them feel better or stay healthy. But sometimes, they might not know how to use their medicines the right way. CWP Medicine Support Service is here to help.
Our Advance Nurse Practitioner (AMP) will advise patients on:
- Where to keep their medicines so they don't get spoiled or lost
- How to throw away their medicines when they don't need them anymore
- What their medicines do and why they need to take them
- What might happen if they take too much or too little of their medicines
- When and how to take their medicines, such as with food or water
- How to check if their medicines are working well for them
Our AMP want to make sure that people get the best results from their medicines and stay safe. We are always ready to answer any questions that people might have about their medicines.
Disclaimer We do not prescribe, alter or change medication.
Get in touch by email: medication@thecwp.org.uk or call 0161 226 9562
Words of Wellness: 12-Week Creative Arts Journey
Join FikaWelie's 'Words of Wellness', a 12-week creative storytelling, creative arts, and wellbeing programme.
About the Course:
"Words of Wellness" is a FREE 12-week program for everyone that utilises creative writing, storytelling, and cultural reflection to support the mental well-being of global majority communities in Stockport, although everyone is welcome.
Each 2-hour session is crafted to foster a safe, inclusive environment for expression, healing, and empowerment.
Course Structure:
Week 1: Introduction & Safe Space Creation
Week 2: The Power of Storytelling
Week 3: Exploring Identity
Week 4: Writing Through Emotions
Week 5: Celebrating Culture
Week 6: Mindfulness in Words
Week 7: Overcoming Challenges
Week 8: Letters to the Future
Week 9: Resilience Through Writing
Week 10: Spoken Word and Sharing
Week 11: Shaping Narratives
Week 12: Reflection & Celebration
Key Features:
Trauma-informed practice facilitators use approaches that acknowledge, respect, and gently respond to the impact of trauma
Drop-in sessions: attend as many as you like
Focus on heritage, culture, and trauma
Facilitated by experienced professionals
Well-being tips, mindfulness exercises, and art and design
Who Should Attend:
Adults aged 18 and above from Caribbean, African, South Asian, and other Global Majority backgrounds residing in Stockport and the surrounding areas.
In partnership with Live Well Stockport.
