The Advocacy Project has been operational since 22nd February 1993. The Project has developed since those early days and continues to provide independent advocacy to service users of the Mary Seacole House (Our sister organisation) and local black community experiencing mental ill health. Using a "formal model" of advocacy the Advocacy Project is independent of any agencies, and its constitution reflects the importance of maintaining its autonomy.



GRANBY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH GROUP
The organisation endeavours to address the needs of our culturally diverse communities within the Liverpool area, along with providing a 'Community based' service which supports and encourages black people to challenge inappropriate practices and treatment within the mental health system.

Developing the confidence of black people experiencing mental distress to know their rights in other areas such as legal representation, housing and welfare benefits.

Promotion of self Advocacy to empower individuals to challenge treatments / practices they find unacceptable and to develop a network of self advocacy within the community.

Providing training to both mental health service users and staff members on our Peer Advocacy Traing Programme with certification.

Representation at Managers Appeal, ECC Meetings, Ward Rounds, Mental Health Review Tribunals (MHRT) under the guidelines of the Mental Health Act (1983).

Act as appropriate adult at police stations.

Accessing second medical opinion (Trans-Cultural Psychiatry)

Promotion of user participation/employment within mental health service provisions.

Consultation and training provider to other agencies involved in mental health care.