We believe people severely affected by mental illness deserve to live longer, safer and more fulfilling lives, whoever they are and wherever they live.
We are also there for the families, carers and loved ones who support them, whose own needs too often go unrecognised. We do this through local services in communities across England, advice and information, peer support, and campaigning for the changes people need to recover, thrive and participate fully in society.
We know mental illness should not mean shorter lives, fewer opportunities or facing life's challenges alone. That's why we work alongside people with lived experience, families and carers to challenge stigma, discrimination and misinformation, improve care and treatment, and build Communities that Care.
Our vision
Our vision is a future where mental illness does not limit what people can be, do or achieve.
Our mission
Our mission is to help people severely affected by mental illness live longer, safer and more fulfilling lives by building Communities that Care.
Read about our 2023-28 Strategy, Working together to build communities that care, to learn more about how we will achieve this.
Our values
Commitment
We work tirelessly to provide support for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
Equity
We believe that in a world where discrimination and disadvantage exist treating people with equity is critical to ensure justice and fairness for all.
Expertise
We constantly use our expertise to provide practical and personal support for people who are severely affected by mental illness.
Hope
We offer hope of a better quality of life for all those severely affected by mental illness.
Openness
We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness.
Passion
We are passionate about leading the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
Understanding
People who are severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do in our organisation – our membership, our governance and our workforce.
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Our impact
Every year, we make a difference for tens of thousands of people affected by mental illness.
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Our groups and services
We help people severely affected by mental illness access the support, stability and independence they need to thrive.
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Commissioning us
With over 150 groups and services across England, we deliver trusted, outcome-focused support that changes lives and strengthens communities.
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