What is 1+1? It is a collaborative Stronger Together Initiative - an early intervention bilingual Mental Health Support project being piloted in three areas across N. Ireland: Dungannon (Portuguese/ English) Ballymena/ Ballymoney (Polish / English) Belfast (Chinese/ English)
Who will help?
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Individuals in the minority ethnic community experiencing depression, including those ‘selfmedicating’ with alcohol, prescription or recreational drugs.
How will it help me?
Do you feel stressed, worried, sad, lonely, unwell? Do you use medicine, alcohol, drugs to help you feel better? Are things getting a little bit out of your control?
YOU ARE NOT ALONE One in every four people feel like this at some time. Do you know that you can get help and support to manage and overcome your problems? Are you unsure how or where to find this support? Are you unsure that you want anyone to know you are suffering this stress?
YOU ARE NOT ALONE Many people are afraid to seek help in case they are frowned upon, ridiculed, stigmatised or they simply don’t know where to start… …Start Here and contact: 1+1
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
www.strongertogetherni.org
Your 1+1 support worker will help you to talk through your problem; find the support you need and be your consistent support throughout the journey to recovery of your emotional wellbeing.
Where will I find 1+1 for more information or support? Ballymena/Ballymoney Magdalena Wytrykusz-McKee Building Communities Resource Centre / Inter-Ethnic Forum Unit 22 & 23, 2 Riade Ave BT53 7LH P: 028 276 65068 / 028 256 43605 Email: bmementalhealth@theresourcecen tre.org Belfast Tin Wai Chan Chinese Resource Centre (NI) 1 Stranmillis Embankment BT7 1GB P: 028 902 88277 Email:
[email protected] Dungannon Virginia Salvador STEP 12 Beechvalley Way BT70 1BS P: 028 877 50211 Email:
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