The travelling community, including groups such as Romani, Irish Travellers, and other nomadic cultures, faces unique mental health challenges. These challenges stem from a combination of cultural, social, and economic factors. Travellers often experience discrimination, social exclusion, and barriers to accessing healthcare, which can lead to heightened stress, anxiety, and depression. The transient lifestyle can also contribute to feelings of instability and isolation. Despite these challenges, the travelling community often exhibits strong family bonds and resilience, which can serve as protective factors for mental health. Addressing the mental health needs of this community requires culturally sensitive approaches and improved access to supportive services.
- Friends, Family and Travellers – Aiming to end racism and discrimination against Gypsies, Roma and Travellers, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, culture or background, whether settled or mobile.
- Moving for Change – You are not alone. If you are in the traveller or Gypsy community struggling with suicidal thoughts, supporting a loved one who is, or coping with a loss, there is support out there for you.
One Voice 4 Travellers is a service that supports people within Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress caused by or associated with violence.
- The Showmen’s Mental Health Awareness Charity are a charity founded and run by people from the showmen and fairground community. Our aim is to break the stigma around mental health in our community, and to provide support to those of us struggling with mental health issues.
Our activities:
- Mental Health Services
- Education
- Spreading Awareness
