Welsh local Mind associations

Fersiwn Cymraeg

There are over 20 local Mind associations across Wales working to improve the life of people with mental health problems.

Each of these is a fully independent charity in its own right which has chosen to affiliate to Mind. Hence they are run by local people, for local people. The main way in which individuals become involved in the work of Mind is through participation in the work of their local Mind association, for example as trustees, staff, volunteers, or fundraisers. Local associations are dependent on local support and so welcome offers of assistance. Local associations particularly welcome the involvement of people who themselves have had experience of mental health problems.

Local associations respond to issues within their communities in a range of ways, including:

• providing services (such as employment projects, information services and helplines, resource centres, supported housing schemes, rural out-reach work, befriending and community support services)

• involvement in the planning of local mental health services

• local campaigning on mental health related issues, linking with Mind’s national campaign work

• activity aimed to raise awareness of, and change attitudes towards, mental health issues.

Mind Cymru works closely with the local associations in Wales and offers them a range of support and advice.

There is a password protected area of the website containing information specifically for people involved in local Mind associations. If you are from a local association and are unsure as to how to access this, please contact your Local Mind Liaison Officer.