The Mary Seacole House
Mental Health Services in Liverpool, Merseyside
Mary Seacole House is a mental health drop in day centre primarily for the black and minority ethnic communities of Liverpool 8, although open to all, providing advice and support in emotional and practical matters. The Centre was set up in 1991 to cover the requirements of the local community and has charitable status. Mary Seacole house was primarily set up to understand the requirements of the black and racial minorities.
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The Mary Seacole House
read moreMary Seacole House opened its doors in January 1991. The organisation is located in the heart of the community it primarily serves and operates from two centres in Toxteth which is in the Princess Park Ward of Liverpool. The organisation was set up to provide support services to local primarily BAMER people who are experiencing mental illness. Our service users are mainly drawn from this area, but we also deliver services to BAMER people from across Merseyside. The organisation is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.
Services Overview
read moreOur service is also used by Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool University, University of Central Lancashire and Liverpool Community College for student placements, Race and Mental Health training, and talks to students about black mental health issues. MSH liaises with key people i.e. community leaders within the BAMER communities. We work closely with workers within GP surgeries and health centres, mental health teams, local psychiatric hospitals, various housing agencies/housing officers, supported accommodation, police, crisis team, asylum seekers agencies, community development workers, community organisations, drug and alcohol services, community transport, other statutory and voluntary mental health services.