The Community Development Workers' vision is that Black, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BMER) communities in Barnet should have equal access to health and wellbeing services.
Chinese Oral History Project
Chinese Gambling Project
Gambling is a large problem in the Chinese community and CMHA trains up volunteers to offer support to people with a gambling addiction. 'Take a chance' is a short film promoting this project, click the picture above to view the film.
Our Art Gallery
FUFU Badges A selection of FUFU badges designed and produced by members of the Yao Yao Social Group.
Our Products
Translated Mental Health Leaflets With their kind permission, we have translated a set of 33 comprehensive mental health leaflets originally produced by MIND into Chinese language.
TV Documentary and Video - Mental Health Trio 'The Chinese Community' A 30-min TV documentary co-produced by the Chinese Channel TVB Satellite Europe and CMHA. The programme highlighted all major mental health issues affecting the Chinese community. Videos were produced in English, Cantonese & Mandarin.
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CMHA Social Enterprise - our online shop in ebay
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Mental health issues are a stigma in any society and none more so than in traditional Chinese society. Mental health problems know no bounds and can affect people from all walks of life; social, economic and racial backgrounds are no barrier to common afflictions such as depression due to the stresses that modern day life can bring.
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My gambling is out of control. I just lost £5000 in one go. I am in serious debt. I am trapped in a vicious circle and there is no way out........
The highly publicized suicides of Hong Kong superstarActor / Singer Leslie Cheung and highly successful Asian American Writer, Iris Chang, have brought mental health issues to the forefront of many Chinese people's thoughts. If you are currently suffering from any mental health issues, remember, you are not alone.
The Chinese Mental Health Association (CMHA) specializes in providing community based mental health assistance and support to the ever growing Chinese community in the United Kingdom. From its inception in 1992, CMHA has been at the forefront of ground breaking progress in community mental health development, innovation and most importantly, education, all in an attempt to assist those in need.
Chinese whispers. At CMHA; don't whisper. Talk!
Chinese culture has many aspects, nuances and beliefs such as the concept of 'face' and 'pride' which prevents people of Chinese descent from accessing help and advice; CMHA wants to break this cycle of ignorance and end the stigmas that prevent people from seeking help.
CMHA is fortunate that its management committee, medical advisers and staff team, collectively have a wealth of expertise in all areas of mental health issues. CMHA is also efficiently run by a dynamic and more importantly, caring, set of individuals for whom no case or problem is too large. A dedicated set of volunteers also selflessly contribute their skills and time on a regular basis; their constant efforts have made CMHA the success that it is.
25-Dec-2009
Launch of Employment Project
Our innovative project working to help Chinese in UK to gain and retain employment, also to provide them with emotional support.
We provide service users free and professional help by:
Arrange and provide job counselling or advice, provide in-house employment related training program, help individuals to develop new skills for the workplace, i.e. time management, professionalism, communication etc, help individuals to overcome personal barriers to work, i.e. successful interview,
confidence building, positive thinking etc
We also provide individual and group interventions, guidance and support, help individuals to achieve employment goals and to set up links with local employers according to these goals and aspirations.
We work with the work placement candidates to support their needs, also support and motivate individuals into and maintaining employment on an on-going basis.
Looking for job? We are recruiting service users! Please call CMHA 020 7613 1008 contact the project coordinator Khim or e-mail khim@cmha.org.uk
Oral History Project - Media Update!
One of the biggest youth educational websites in the Asia Pacific has introduced CMHA's Oral History Project for younger generations!
Chris Lau, Senior Writer at iCUBED.us magazine reviewed the project and raised cultural and heritage topics for youths globally to think about. Link below to explore more: iCUBED.us magazine
8-Jun-2009
British 10K Run
CMHA (www.cmha.org.uk) is making an appearance for the third time in this year's British 10K run set for Sunday 12th July 2009.
Support please go to http://www.justgiving.com/cmha2009
All funds provided will support amongst many things:
U.K. National Youth Volunteer Project
Counseling services and a national helpline
Gambling advice
Legal advice to migrants and refugees
2-May-2009
CMHA webcam counselling has been launched!
This new feature has widened access to counselling for the Chinese community outside London
If you would like to receive our webcam counselling, please download the Skype here first Download Skype then add CMHA (account name: Wah Sum Association - CMHA) into your account, and call our coordinator Susan Shing-Williams in advance on 02076131008 for an initial assessment.
Please note that this is not a 24-hour online service, and therapy session is by appointment only
1-May-2009
CMHA LONDON MARATHON RESULT
CHRIS LAU 4 HOURS 7 MINUTES!
CMHA are proud to announce that their runner Chris Lau (No 33284) completed the London Marathon in 4 Hours 7 minutes! Chris has so far raised over £1700! With more donations to come, CMHA hope to hit their target of £2000 and possibly more! Well done Chris and thank you to all those who have supported this fundraising event!
If you still wish to donate, please click here: Justgiving
16-Mar-2009
CMHA (www.cmha.org.uk) is making an appearance for the first time in this year's Flora London Marathon (FLM) set for Sunday 26th April 2009.
Support please go to http://www.justgiving.com/cmhaflora2009
Our volunteer Chris Lau is running for CMHA whom provide amongst many things:
Counseling services and a national helpline
Gambling advice
Legal advice to migrants and refugees
From Chris:
"Once upon a time I could not run 200m without huffing and puffing! Luckily once upon a time was a while ago so I have decided to run that tough 200 metres again ! And then another 41,800 metres!"
12-Mar-2009
Welcome to join us for fabulous Karaoke Competition on 19.April.2009!
No matter you are singing King or Queen, or just enjoy listening to great songs, we would like to hear from you!
CMHA is organising Fundraising Charity Dinner Night for all the Chinese young people in London, U.K. (Sunday 5pm to 9pm, 19.April.2009), plenty of the good singers, lucky raffle draw, VIP singers and mouth-watering dinner are here waiting for you! It’s a great chance to networking, and does something good for the community. It would be great to have you around! email: perry@cmha.org.uk for registration form
The book describes the evolution of the Chinese Mental Health Association; the only community based organisation dealing solely with the mental health needs of the Chinese community in Britain. It charts the journey of the voluntary sector organisation from a small London Borough based service, to a regional and ultimately a nationwide body. The publication commemorates 10 years of growth and expansion of the Chinese Mental Health Association since the first national publication describing the nature of mental health issues facing the Chinese community in Britain.
You are more than welcome to request this book for free, but it would be greatly appreciated if you could make the suggested donation of £10 per copy to help sustain our charity and voluntary work. Please call or email for details on 020 7613 1008 or info@cmha.org.uk
For a PDF image of the book cover, please click here ( PDF format, size: 628kb)
1-Aug-2008
Counselling fee charge
Our counselling service has started a payment scheme in July 2008. The payment structure is based on the financial income of the client. Payment is from a minimum of £7 to a maximum of £40 per session. Such fee is set out to cover our administrative cost and not for profit making purpose. For the details, please free feel to contact us.
19-May-2008
CHINA EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
TO DONATE TOWARDS TO THE CHINESE EARTHQUAKE APPEAL, PLEASE GO TO THIS REDCROSS LINK
DONATE
8-May-2008
Chinese Youth Volunteering Project - Discover and Learn!
Chinese Youth Volunteering Project is looking for young people aged 16-25 to join this exciting project where you can learn more about yourself and gain accreditation!
This youth project is run by CMHA (Chinese Mental Health Association), aiming to provide learning opportunities to young Chinese people aged 16 to 25 through volunteering and community work.
Volunteers will also have an opportunity to receive accreditation such as U.K. National Youth Volunteer Certificate or V50 award.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Joseph Chen on 020 7613 1008 or email joseph@cmha.org.uk
For more information please click on "Our Services",then "National Youth Volunteer Project".
27-Mar-2008
'The Concept and Function of Counselling' - A Chinese leaflet (in both traditional and simplified version) is produced in association with the London Heads of University Counselling Services (LHUCS) is now available for order. This leaflet is particularly useful for Chinese students to understand the concept and function of counselling. For more details please email wahsum@cmha.org.uk.
18-Jan-2008
Chinese GamCare Project
Is gambling ruining your life, yet you can’t walk away? Are you spending time and gambling amounts that you can no longer afford? Is someone else’s gambling harming you and those around you?
We provide face to face, telephone, internet counselling or outreach support for anyone who is experiencing gambling problems. The service is confidential and in your own language (i.e. Cantonese, Mandarin or English).
“The Chinese Gamcare Project is not solely aimed at stopping problem or pathological gamblers, or to bring their gambling under control. This project aims to improve health and social aspects of everyone who is in need of support services in or to maximise their potential to enjoy a productive life.”
For more information or referral, please call the “Chinese GamCare Helpline” on 020 7613 1008 or contact Perry Fung via email perry@cmha.org.uk
This Project is organised in partnership with GamCare and funded by the Responsibility in Gambling Trust (RIGT)
For more information, please download chinese poster ( PDF format, size: 702kb) and chinese leaflet ( PDF format, size: 395kb).
Welcome Information Booklet for Chinese Mental Health In-Patients (1-Nov-2007)
CMHA is delighted to announce the publication of “Welcome Information Booklet for Chinese Mental Health In-Patients”. This booklet has been funded by The Goldsmiths’ Company, The Mrs. Smith & Mount Trust and the Mercers’ Company, with assistance from the East London and The City Mental Health NHS Trust.
This 28pages booklet is designed to assist Chinese mental health inpatients during their stay on mental health wards in the UK.
As you are aware, admission to a mental health ward is a stressful and difficult time, which can be compounded by language barriers. This booklet aims to help Chinese inpatients understand the hospital environment, terms such a CPA (Care Plan Approach), the roles of different staff members who are there to help them, and patients’ rights and responsibilities while on the ward in Chinese language. Also we have included an 11pages basic translation chart for simple communication. You can download a sample version of the booklet from CMHA website.
For more information or to order a full version of the booklet please call 0207 613 1008 or Email Order
For more information, please download the following file(s): Welcom Pack (Sample Version) ( PDF format, size: 895kb)
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