Aims and Objectives of TSS
- Provide a community led SAFE SPACE for the Tamil community which is easily accessible
- Ensure that Tamil guests are treated in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner, including an environment which is culturally appropriate.
- Provide a warm, welcoming, culturally appropriate and safe environment which embodies a trauma-informed ‘no wrong’ door approach
- Assist with non-clinical support for guests and provide information relevant to their situation regarding other support services in the community
- Governing and managing the SAFE SPACE alongside those with lived experience of suicide.
- Reduce the stigma associated with psychological distress in the Tamil community
- Assist those who are vulnerable to foster a sense of belonging, as many struggling with psychological distress can feel isolated
- Provide early intervention for those at risk within the communitywho may not seek assistancetill much later