Well-being for teenagers
diverse teenage faces
The Mosaic Project is a group project, which aims to promote the mental well-being of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) young people in the North Locality of Edinburgh. The group is co-facilitated by Multi-Cultural Family Base and The Junction, offering a service for BAME young people in S2-S6 who identify as experiencing poor mental health, and feel that their cultural needs are not being met by mainstream mental health services or youth agencies.
The Project is funded by the City of Edinburgh Council.
"When we unite in purpose, we are greater than the sum of our parts"
The Mosaic Project is run by youth/group workers at MCFB in collaboration with The Junction. The group meets weekly and is a relaxed and informal opportunity to focus on strategies to combat stress and anxiety. It is a safe and comfortable space where young people's voices and views are at the centre.
The weekly group is run on a drop-in basis. We share a snack and have a catch-up before sharing experiences and thoughts, looking at ways to achieve wellbeing through self-help strategies. We sometimes invite yoga and meditation instructors or visiting local organisations involved in physical and mental health.
If you think you or someone you know might benefit from the group, please read the criteria below or download the information leaflet and pass this on. You are also welcome to just come along to one of our sessions to check it out for yourself, or contact us to find out more. It can take time to gain confidence in a group so please come even if you do not feel comfortable contributing much in the beginning. We look forward to seeing you!
If you would like to attend the group and travel is a barrier, we have some funding for escorted travel and/or taxis.
CRITERIA:
WHO? Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) young people in S2-S6, in North Edinburgh
WHAT? Group promoting mental wellbeing
WHEN? Mondays 6-8pm
WHERE? The Junction drop-in space, 82-86 Great Junction Street (green door), Leith
Contact Hannah Kearns for more information on this project. If you are a young person and want to find out more, you can text or call us on 07741742227
