Washington Mind was established in 1981 as a local charity providing mental health and wellbeing support, services and training for our local community. We became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 1st April 2014 and continue to offer independent, non-stigmatising services based in the local community that are accessible to all.
Good mental health is just one aspect of general wellbeing and we believe that everyone can lead a full, active and rewarding life. We work with the people who use our services to support them in achieving their goals and engaging in their communities. Our goal is to try to help people experiencing emotional or mental distress to regain their full potential in life and work.
Our Values
When using our services, you have the right to expect:
To receive adequate information
To feel welcome, safe and free to be yourself
To be treated with respect and not to be judged
To be offered services that are appropriate to your needs (or signposted if necessary)
To have a full explanation of our confidentiality policy and what it means to you
To have the opportunity to comment on what you think of the service, good and bad
Seeing People, not Problems, by Making a difference Together by:
Passionate and committed to providing an accessible, quality service for all
Challenging any stigma surrounding mental health
Supporting people to live individual, valued, healthy lives independently
Treating everyone with the same dignity and respect, we would want for ourselves
Do what we say we will do, and if we can’t, we will tell you
Celebrating and respecting the value and uniqueness of every individual
Partnership and inclusive working with our community
