We know that mental illness does not exist in isolation and that challenges such as financial difficulties or lack of stable housing can make managing symptoms and recovery harder. 

That is why our work is intentionally broad. We believe that creating communities that care, where people can access support, connection and opportunities close to home, enables people living with mental illness to live well. 

Every year, we support tens of thousands of people affected by mental illness to access the care, treatment and support they deserve through local services spanning housing, employment, criminal justice, nursing and residential care, advice and information, alongside dedicated support for carers. 

Our services help people through crises, support recovery, promote independence and stay connected to their communities. We also bring together communities and local organisations to make it easier for people to get the right support when they need it.  

Lived experience is at the heart of everything we do. By bringing real experiences into conversations we design services, influence government and amplify voices that are too often unheard. Through building strong connections in communities and campaigning for change across England, we challenge stigma and discrimination, improve care and treatment, and drive meaningful change. 

Our ambition is a society where everyone living with mental illness, and their carers, has the support, opportunities and hope they need to live a fulfilling life.