Leveraging 23 Years of Experience in Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing
- Overview
We implement projects focused on raising awareness of mental health, the arts, and well-being sessions. - Who We Are
We offer training in cultural competence related to mental health, dementia, and BAME communities for NHS staff, Memory Services, Social Services, and Manchester University. - Vision Statement
The Multicultural Resource Centre aims to foster community cohesion and promote racial harmony. - Mission Statement
We are committed to providing information, support, and resources to BAME communities in a culturally sensitive manner. Additionally, we develop monitoring mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of these services.
Engaging Communities Through Poetry and Innovative Support
- At the Multicultural Resource Centre, we organize poetry festivals and live poetry readings to engage and inspire our community. Our projects are delivered by a management committee and a dedicated team of freelance session workers, supported by paid staff and volunteers. However, following the national lockdown, we have postponed all in-person sessions and workshops, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure everyone’s safety.
- In response, we’ve adopted digital and innovative approaches to provide swift, responsive, and reassuring support to the communities we serve. Throughout lockdown, we’ve collaborated with local community groups, and feedback has shown that our bilingual approach and teletherapy have yielded highly positive outcomes. Understanding the challenges of staying connected, motivated, and engaged during these unprecedented times, we’ve aimed to offer clients creative outlets to help them feel connected and keep their minds calm and relaxed.
- We deliver sessions to seven other organizations across Greater Manchester, and we are currently working with South Asian LGBT individuals, asylum seekers, and refugees. We provide vital services, including information on COVID-19 updates and access to food banks.
Abdul Shakoor
Abdul Shakoor serves as the Dementia, Autism, Mental Health, Vaccine, Link Worker with an impressive 35 years of experience in the field. His extensive expertise lies in bridging the gap between dementia and autism care, ensuring that individuals facing these unique challenges receive the comprehensive support they need.
Throughout his career, Abdul has been at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative programs tailored to the specific needs of neurodiverse individuals. His work at MCRC is characterized by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those with dementia and autism, as well as their families.
Abdul’s approach is both compassionate and evidence-based, combining a wealth of practical experience with the latest research in the field. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing the organization’s mission to create inclusive, supportive environments where all individuals can thrive.
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