MIND ABERYSTWYTH: MISSION STATEMENT

Mind Aberystwyth is one of over twenty local Mind associations in Wales, working to improve the life of people affected by mental distress. We are an independent charity in our own right, run by local people, for local people. We are dependent on local support and so welcome offers of assistance. We particularly welcome the involvement of people who themselves have had experience of mental health issues, including carers, family, friends and supporters, participating as trustees, staff, volunteers or fund-raisers.

Mission:

Our vision is of a community that promotes and protects good mental health for all, and that treats people affected by mental distress fairly, positively and with respect.

The needs and experiences of people affected by mental distress drive our work and we make sure their voice is heard by those who influence change.

We provide information and support and develop local services for people affected by mental distress, including their carers, family, friends and supporters.

Through the services we provide, we seek to make it possible for people affected by mental distress to live full lives, and play their full part in society.

Values:

Informed. People with experience of mental distress drive all we do.

Diversity. We respect everyone’s experience and inclusion is at the heart of our work.

Partnership. We are committed to working with Mind and its networks, with our local network and all who will help us achieve our mission.

Integrity. Our independence ensures our integrity – we are never compromised.

Determined. We will never give up challenging discrimination and campaigning for better mental health.

Aims:

We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by:

• Advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people affected by mental distress, including carers, family, friends and supporters

• Influencing policy through our involvement in the planning, development and review of local mental health services

• Challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion

• Developing quality services which reflect expressed need and diversity

• Achieving equal rights through the creation of opportunity