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Thank you. Your kindness and generosity mean we can continue to provide our life-changing services and help even more people severely affected by mental illness.

How you've shaped our services in the last year

Community Support

81% of respondents said they felt less socially isolated: "6 months ago, I would never have even asked to go for a coffee. Now I go regularly."

Housing

94% felt on track with their goals: "With the service’s resources and support, it gives me hope. I feel like there is a way forward."

Crisis Services

83% said staff helped them regain control: "I came here feeling hopeless. Now I feel more stable and have a plan."

Advocacy

72% agreed their rights were better respected after advocacy: "I could not fault the outstanding support I received. My advocate helped me find my voice."

Carer Support

100% said support had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

Advice and Helplines

95% felt more informed about how to manage their mental health: "I was feeling overwhelmed and didn’t know what to do. The adviser helped me think clearly."

The stories behind the numbers

Compassion, refuge, a chance to open up

After very sadly losing her son to suicide, Ylang and her husband were offered help from Rethink Surrey Support After Suicide. The service proved to be a great comfort to them, helping them to come to terms with the loss and find a way forward.

In memory of her son, Gem, she will be fundraising for Rethink and taking on an amazing marathon through the Sahara Desert.

Rethink Surrey Support After Suicide provided us with compassionate refuge, a safe space where we could openly express our feelings and thoughts, truly heard and supported without judgement. They consistently showed genuine care for us, always ensuring that we were okay and that everything aligned with our best interests. I was able to utilise their counselling and therapy services, which significantly helped me to cope with the trauma.

Ylang

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Kindness, sensitivity, a listening ear

After facing stress-induced psychosis in 2007, Ruth then developed postpartum psychosis in 2019. While she was sanctioned, one of Rethink’s advocates supported her and her rights, and helped her stand up for herself and her care.

He always listened intently, knew what outcome I wanted and how to get there. He helped me with pacing my words, so I could show my strengths to the clinicians. He believed in me and my capabilities. He was kind, sensitive, funny and crucial to my recovery. I felt powerful with him and listened to. Without him, I think my hospital stay would’ve been considerably longer.

Ruth

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Understanding, no judgement, deep connection

Joanne’s experience of menopause saw a decline in her mental health that left her isolated. After educating herself about menopause and finding a welcoming community in the Rethink Wiltshire Inclusion Service, she began to rebuild her confidence and find moments of joy.

The Happy Café was a space where I could share openly without judgement. Talking with others who understood my struggles was reassuring and deeply healing. I learned that suffering in silence only deepens the pain. By connecting with a community, I found comfort and strength in knowing I wasn’t alone.