West Sussex Mind
Our objectives
Through our work, our aims are:
- For more people in West Sussex to have a better understanding of how they can look after their mental health and well-being to prevent mental health problems from developing
- To support more people with mental health problems, including more from diverse communities and rural areas
- That more people we support will move into volunteering and employment
- For people to feel less stigmatised and isolated and to feel able to ask for help when they need it.
Our activities
Our work is driven by the needs and experiences of people with mental health problems.
The advice and support we offer aims to improve people's physical and mental well-being, strengthen self-esteem and confidence and promote strong relationships with family, friends and communities.
Increasing understanding about mental health is a priority for us so we run a comprehensive training programme for parents, carers and professionals. Our experts provide specialist training to professionals as well as bespoke training to staff and managers in other organisations and companies.
We also work in communities to raise awareness and to tackle the stigma which continues to affect the lives of people with mental health problems.