Our Projects:
Mayisha Project - Provides drugs education, prevention and harm reduction interventions to young people under the age of 25 who are affected by issues of substance (mis) use. We can see our service users within schools, community venues, in their own home or at our
offices. Service users can be seen on a one to one basis or as part of a group. Mayisha will accept self-referrals as well as referrals from professionals via telephone, fax or post. Should the referral not be relevant to Mayisha we will endeavour to signpost and support the referrer to the most relevant and appropriate agency.
Complementary Therapy Project - Runs throughout various times of the year and provides a range of therapies to adult
s and young people affected by long term illness, or full-time carers who have the responsibility of looking after a family member. The therapy sessions take place within our specially equiped treatment room, and we will sometimes take our services into other venues within the Leeds 7 and 8 community. Therapy sessions are 1 hour long and each client is offered between 4 and 6 weeks worth of sessions. Treatments range from Indian Head Massage to Aromatherapy Massage and Reiki Healing.
Sexual Health Projects - The provision of free sexual health advice and sexually transmitted infection testing for both men and women in Leeds. Distribution of free condoms and lubricants as well as providing sexual health education for schools, colleges and community groups. Our two sexual health projects are:
MASH (Men and Sexual Health) - This service aims to develop health interventions in partnership with African and Caribbean men aged 18-40, to ensure they have access to health services.
ISIS Project - Focuses on developing initiatives that address women's reproductive and sexual health needs.
BHI has also produced a DVD titled 'To Da G To Da U To Da M.' This training resource reflects the multi-layered issues affecting young people and in particular, young black people. Guidance notes have been produced with the DVD which provide factual information and ideas for further sources of information and support. This DVD is suitable for young people aged 13+ and aims to promote discussion and awareness of sexual health issues and services. To obtain a copy please contact BHI on 0113 3070300. The cost of the DVD with guidance notes is £5 including postage. Click here for an order form and more information.
