Health & wellbeing hub
At the New Testament Assembly Church, Tooting
Anyone who is struggling can visit one of the Wandsworth Ethnicity and Mental Health Improvement Project (EMHIP) health and wellbeing hubs, for a warm welcome, a cup of tea and the chance to talk about what’s on their mind. The first hub to feature in the campaign is at New Testament Assembly Church, Tooting. Watch our film featuring Bishop Delroy Powell from the church and look out for more on the campaign:
THE ETHNICITY AND MENTAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ( EMHIP) IS A COLLECTIVE ENDEAVOUR TO REDUCE INEQUALITIES IN HOW BLACK AND ASIAN PEOPLE IN SOUTH LONDON ACCESS AND EXPERIENCE MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND THEIR HEALTH OUTCOMES.
The Hub is a hospitable safe space to relax and have a conversation about any life challenges our guests may be experiencing. We work together to identify the support you need, and walk with you for as long as you would like us to. Services provided at the Hub:
– Mental health and wellbeing clinics Physical health & wellbeing checks (including diabetes and heart disease risk)
– Healthy lifestyle sessions (including smoking cessation, weight management)
– Advice and advocacy in areas such as debt, housing, welfare benefits and drugs & alcohol dependency.
– Couples and family support
– Explore education, training and employment support
– Support your on-going recovery by offering you help that suits your needs
– Enhance your social life and sense of belonging by linking you up to culturally appropriate local services
– Connecting local groups and services together in a Hub and Spoke model