Stockport mind, Introduction

Introduction

Stockport Mind is an independent adult mental health charity that offers friendly, accessible support and information to promote well-being in the community.

Stockport Mind was set up by a group of volunteers in 1971 and is affiliated to National Mind, one of the leading mental health charities in England and Wales.

We are run by a board of Trustees, volunteers and paid staff. A proportion of whom have experienced mental distress.

Values and Ethos

Stockport and District Mind has:

Respect for people, their experiences and their opinions
A belief in the principle of recovery and working with people to achieve their potential
An inclusive and welcoming service that is open access and signposts to an alternative service where Mind in Stockport cannot deliver an appropriate service
A belief in a social rather than a medical model of mental distress focussing on the person as a whole rather than on a diagnosis

Mission Statement

Stockport and District Mind strives to work towards a society where people who experience mental distress are supported in their recovery and are free from stigma and discrimination and are empowered to reach their full potential.

We aim to do this by:

Delivering high quality and appropriate services within Stockport and the surrounding area
By working with Mind nationally in line with their values

Informed
determined
diversity
integrity
partnership

Campaigning and raising awareness of mental distress.
Working within a recovery framework.
Involving people with experience of mental distress in every aspect of our work