About us
ACCI is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. The organisation was established in 1987 because of growing community concern regarding the disproportionate number of African Caribbeans suffering from mental ill health. Over the years ACCI has worked in partnership with a range of statutory, third sector and private agencies to:
- Develop and deliver a range of culturally appropriate services to individuals and families experiencing or recovering from mental ill health; and
- Influence mental health policy and service delivery.
Our comprehensive range of holistic services include:-
- Supported accommodation and advice;
- Assertive Outreach;
- Day Centre facilities;
- Mental Health Promotion;
- A range of counselling and holistic therapies;
- Life skills/emotional support;
- Educational, practical and recreational activities;
- Training, policy and advocacy;
- Volunteering and befriending services; and
- A Carers Support Group
Meet the Team
ACCI is managed by a Management Committee, who are also members of its Board of Trustees. The organisation employs a Director of Services to oversee the work of the organisation and is supported by a Deputy Services Manager. There are 35 members of staff that work full and part time hours, who each have responsibility for their own specific area of work. All the staff at ACCI are committed and motivated to maintain high standards when dealing with members and carers. Staff maintain their professional development and training in accordance with the relevant policies and guidelines. All staff are CRB checked. We also have 47 volunteers (and rising) that help to support the work of the organisation.
Partners
ACCI deliver services for a range of providers and partners including:
Wolverhampton City Council
National Institute for Mental Health England
Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust
Lankelly Chase Foundation
Care Services Improvement Partnership
Heantun Housing Association Limited
Annual Reports
Available for download soon.