In 2010, local Minds worked with over 220,000 people running around 1,600 services across England and Wales. Services include supported housing, crisis helplines, drop-in centres, employment and training schemes, counselling and befriending.
Each local Mind is an independent charity run by local people, for local people. Each is responsible for its own funding and the services it provides, but all are affiliated to Mind. This affiliation ensures that each local organisation meets Mind's quality standards of governance and service delivery, and that they work to further our mission.
Local Minds respond to issues within their communities in a range of ways, including:
Local Minds vary in size and the services that they offer. To find out what is happening in your area, contact your local Mind.