Stockport Mind

Stockport Mind is an independent adult mental health charity that offers friendly, accessible support and information to promote wellbeing 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. 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 Stockport Mind 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 works towards a society where anyone who experiences mental distress is supported i...