Offers advocacy via support, advice and information to people experiencing mental health problems and their carers. Priority is given to African, African-Caribbean and Asian people. Support groups meets regularly for social and educational activities. Information given to any enquirer about black and general mental health issues. Advocacy provided to African-Caribbean, African and Asian people in Leicester and Leicestershire. Hindi and Gujarati spoken. Disabled Toilets available.

Meet at: 40, Chandos Street, LEICESTER, LE2 1BL
When: Mon to Thu, 9am - 5.30pm, Fri 9am to 5pm
Contact: Pamela Campbell, Project Director, 40, Chandos Street, LEICESTER, LE2 1BL
Tel: 0116 247 1525 - Fax: 0116 255 3625
Email: akwaaba@akwaabaayeh.com

Ansaar is a Leicester-based community project, specifically set up for people with Learning Disabilities and their Carers. The project was set up in January 2003 after concern was raised regarding the cultural and social difficulties, faced by people with learning disabilities, their carers and families. Gujarati, Urdu and Hindi spoken. Meeting place has disabled access and toilets.

Meet at: 112, Melbourne Road, LEICESTER, LE2 0DS
When: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm
Contact: Rehana Sidat, 112, Melbourne Road, LEICESTER, LE2 0DS
Tel: 0116 2621000
Email: info@ansaar.org

Community Hall for members. Also letting to outsiders. Seating capacity for 165. Licenced Bar. Social and Religious

Meet at: Serbian Club, Grafton House 7-13, Saxby Street, LEICESTER, LE2 0ND
When: daily for club members 10am to 11pm providing b&b for members and outside
Contact: Mr Susha, Manager, Serbian Club, Grafton House 7-13, Saxby Street, LEICESTER, LE2 0ND
Tel: 0116 254 0350 - Fax: 0116 254 6514

Deals with house repair problems of elderly owner occupiers and adaptions for people with disabilities to enable them to remain in own homes. Gives welfare benefit advice. Leaflets available in 4 Asian languages. Offers practical help - obtaining estimates, filling in forms for grants etc. Hindi and Gujarati spoken

Meet at: Care & Repair (Leicester) Ltd, 61, Evington Road, LEICESTER, LE2 1QG
When: Contact: Monday - Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm.
Contact: Sallyann Robinson, Director, Care & Repair (Leicester) Ltd, 61, Evington Road, LEICESTER, LE2 1QG
Tel: 0116 254 1121 - Fax: 0116 254 1124
Email: admin@carerepairleic.org.uk

Provides sheltered housing for the elderly and afffordable rented housing for families who are in housing need. Contact Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Disabled access to office. Translation in any language available. No charge.

Meet at: East Midlands Housing Association Ltd, 1, Fern Bank, LEICESTER, LE5 3HD
Contact: David Palfreman, Area Housing Manager, East Midlands Housing Association Ltd, 1, Fern Bank, LEICESTER, LE5 3HD
Tel: 0116 253 2511/01530 839091 - Fax: 0116 261 7306
Email: enquiries@emha.org