Why support us?

"I was desperate. Without the kids I would have killed myself. Then I found out about Mind and they introduced me to others who know what I had gone through, because they had been there themselves. Things are better for me now but there are thousands of others still out there. Please help Mind to continue this vital work for everyone with experience of mental distress." Heather

The need
Mental health problems can affect anyone, rich or poor, young or old, shattering the lives of those affected and the people close to them. One in four of us will experience a mental health problem at some point in our lives. Each year more than 250,000 people are admitted to psychiatric hospitals and over 4,000 people take their own lives.

For 60 years Mind has been leading the way in working to improve the quality of life of people who experience mental distress.

How you will help us
Your help would enable us to continue to offer our vital services and reach out to the people that need us most.

Information line - The MindinfoLine is a lifeline where people can get confidential help and information on a range of mental health issues and also find out where to seek further help in their local area.

Publications - Mind distributes over 450,000 publications (including factsheets, booklets, books) every year helping people to cope with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. Over 100 Mind publications are available.

Legal advice line - provides a special legal advice to the public, lawyers and mental health workers on aspects of mental health and related law.

Local Mind network - Our 200 independent local Mind associations offer over 1,000 direct services such as supported housing, crisis helplines, drop-in centres, counselling, befriending, advocacy, employment and training schemes. They are a lifeline to thousands of people in their communities throughout England and Wales.

Campaigns - Mind campaigns at national and local level help improve the lives of people with mental health problems, working for better services, legal rights, and for more accepting attitudes.

Networks - Diverse Minds provides a voice for Black and Minority Ethnic communities and represents their views and needs within the national health service; and Rural Minds aims to improve access to mental health services for people in isolated rural areas. Over 2,000 people belong to Mind Link - the network for users of mental health services - offering each other support, sharing experiences and developing skills.