The African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) is a charity that was initially set up due to concerns raised by the Wolverhampton Rastafarian Progressive Association, about the disproportionate number of African Caribbean’s suffering, or being at risk of, mental ill health in the local community.
The ACCI has been based in the heart of Wolverhampton community for over 30 years, but also also continues to raise its profile nationally.
The ACCI collaborates with a wide range of organisations, including statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies at local, regional and national levels, in order to influence and improve specialist, as well as mainstream, service delivery to members.
The organisation also works in partnership with service users, local authorities, health providers and the local community. This ensures that the services provided remain service-user focused and relevant.
The services provided by ACCI include:
- Supported accommodation
- Day resource facilities
- Carers support group
- Therapeutic & holistic counselling service
- Housing advice, welfare rights, life skills/emotional support
- Hot drinks and snacks are also available
The centre is staffed by experienced and dedicated day centre officers, who provide support, encouragement and motivatation to members throughout their journey to recovery.
ACCI prioritises support to our members to ensure they have secure and appropriate accommodation that promotes safety, stability and well-being and works in partnership with other service providers to this end.
You can find out more by getting in touch with them throght the contact details listed on this page, or by visiting their website or facebook page.
