Kuumba originates from an African word meaning creativity.

The Kuumba Centre is a service, provided by Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation. We aim to improve the lives of African Caribbean people affected by mental ill health in and around the Sandwell borough by providing quality support services and information for families and carers on mental health issues.

Referrals to the Centre

Referrals are normally received from Community Mental health Teams, GP Surgeries, Hallam Street Hospital and Rethink (formerly NSF). We also take self referrals from people with mental health problems living within the Sandwell area.

Service and Activities

Examples of activities run by the Kuumba centre are:

• Art and craft group
• Hospital visits
• Relaxation
• Basic cooking skills
• Help and Advice
• Home visits
• Leisure activities
• Outreach support service
• Basic computer skills

Counselling Service

The Counselling Team will work to assist people to find their own solutions and feel more confident in taking control of their lives and relationships.

The Counsellors offer a service to current service users and also to people who want to access the counselling service at the Kuumba Centre for the first time.

Meals and refreshments

There is a cooked meal available at the centre, at a cost of £3 for lunch with a pudding. Tea and coffee are available free of charge.

Opening Times

Tuesday 10.00am - 4.00pm

Wednesday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Thursday 10.00am - 4.00pm

Public Transport to the Centre

Buses to West Bromwich 74,78,79
Buses to Spon Lane 446, 447, 448, 449
Buses to Trinity Way 438
Nearest Metro Station - Trinity Way

Contact Details:

Kuumba Centre
Boulton Road
West Bromwich
B70 6NW

Telephone:0121 525 1629
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