Established in 1964, the local Mind association in Chester has a long history of promoting good mental health in the Chester area. In recent years our dedicated team of trustees have driven forward the development and review of Mind in Chester’s services.
In 2008, a mapping exercise was completed which looked at existing mental health services and levels of need in Chester. This consultation not only informed our choices in terms of looking at future service development, but also gave us clear evidence of need and information with which to structure funding applications, develop our infrastructure, build partnerships, networks and contacts.
2009 was an exciting year in Mind in Chester’s re-development, and saw the official launch of the organisation under the new name of Mind in Chester (previously Chester and District mind) and the launch of three new services – a peer mentor project, a comprehensive information service, and a social and leisure group. We welcomed our new staff team – our Development Officer, Information Officer, and Office Manager – alongside a team of mental health professionals and a new Volunteer Coordinator joining us to run our peer mentoring project. Mind in Chester strived to involve the public and mental health service users as we expanded our service delivery.
2010 – ‘Bridging the Gaps’
This year, the organisation has continued to develop. We successfully launched a group for voice hearers in Chester, and continue to develop and expand our information service.
Mission statement & core purpose
To promote and protect good mental health for all in the Chester area.
Core Purpose
To treat all people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively, and with respect.
To promote, support, and advocate fairness, openness, honesty and respect as the approach to dealing with mental health issues throughout society.
To aim to ensure that the voice of those experiencing these problems is heard by those who influence change, to enable those people to be part of that change, and to make it possible for them to lead full lives and play their part in the community.
To support the delivery of solutions or initiatives that help achieve these aims, independently or in partnership with organisations or services that actively pursue the assistance and inclusion of those with mental health difficulties within society.
To work in partnership with any organisations with similar or related goals.
Our committment to quality
Mind in Chester is committed to quality and works within Mind’s quality standards framework ‘Quality Management in Mind’.
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