Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing Across North Birmingham
The North Star Mental Health Navigation service is a community-based initiative designed to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for people across north Birmingham, particularly those in Erdington, Stockland Green and Castle Vale.
Funded through the Fairer Futures Fund, the service focuses on early intervention, prevention and strengthening local support networks to help people access the right support at the right time.
Support in North Birmingham
We know that many people living in North Birmingham experience significant health inequalities, which can impact both physical and mental wellbeing. While there is a wide range of support available, navigating services and finding the right help can often be challenging.
The North Star Navigation service aims to bridge these gaps by providing accessible, community-based mental health support and strengthening links between local organisations, services and residents.
What We Offer
Our team work directly within local communities to:
Mental Health Support and Navigation
- Provide information, advice and guidance about local mental health services and support pathways.
- Help people access appropriate services and community resources.
- Offer brief interventions and short-term wellbeing support.
Community Wellbeing Support
- Deliver regular pop-up wellbeing sessions in community venues.
- Provide one-to-one support and informal drop-in opportunities.
- Facilitate group activities and wellbeing sessions.
Building Community Resilience
- Deliver Mental Health First Aid training to community leaders, groups and organisations.
- Increase local knowledge and understanding of mental health services and residents needs.
- Support communities to identify local solutions and peer support opportunities.
Who Can Access the Service?
The service is open to adults aged 18+ who:
- Live in Castle Vale, Erdington, Gravelly Hill, Kingstanding, New Oscott, Oscott, Perry Common, Pype Hayes, Queslett, Stockland Green, Sutton Coldfield, Tyburn or Water Orton.
- Registered with a GP in these areas.
- Are experiencing mental health difficulties or wellbeing challenges.
- Are not currently receiving support from secondary mental health services.
- Would benefit from short-term support, guidance or signposting.
Make a Refferal
Referrals
We accept referrals from all parties, including GP’s, Community Groups, Statutory Services and self-referrals.
Please drop us an email detailing
- Your name
- Address
- Date of Birth
- Contact number
- Registered GP name and address
Where To Find Us
The service operates from a range of accessible community locations across North Birmingham, including:
- Stockland Green Primary Care Centre
- Witton Lodge Community Association (Erdington High Street)
- Beechcroft Community Hub, Stockland Green
We also work from additional community venues north Birmingham
Working Together
Partnership working is at the heart of this project. We collaborate with local organisations, community groups and health services to create stronger pathways into support and reduce duplication.
The service also connects with other Fairer Futures funded projects to maximise impact and support wider health and wellbeing outcomes across North Birmingham.