York Mind

Who we are

We are an independent local mental health charity which aims to empower individuals experiencing mental ill health to start on the pathway to recovery. We believe that the condition should never define the person and consequently our recovery model encompasses every aspect of our clients’ lives: personal, social and professional.

Our culture and values

We believe: 

• Mental health is important and a part of each of us 

• All people have a right to thrive 

• Access to mental health support should be there for everyone 

• Asking for help is brave and lived experience matters  

• Stigma around mental health is wrong and must be challenged 

• Our work makes a positive difference in people’s lives and we are here to stay 

Our values:

Being Brave finding the courage and compassion to connect with and walk alongside others providing encouragement through rough times towards better days

Standing Up dedicating ourselves to advancing mental health appreciation and championing the conditions that enable people to do and be well 

Developing Together listening to, learning from and helping one another we grow stronger together becoming better able to serve our communities 

Actively Seeking realistic about the scale of the challenge to achieve equity of standing for mental health and wellbeing we hold on to hope, that through our work, things can and will improve 

Being Pragmatic making decisions based on what’s possible and works for the individual we are down to earth and communicate clearly with kindness