Our Objectives

To challenge all forms of discrimination, including those based on gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, class, HIV/AIDS status, psychiatric diagnosis and involvement with or by psychiatric services.

To promote positive mental health and improve knowledge of mental health issues in the community

To promote good practice in mental health services and to be recognised within the community as a centre of excellence in the promotion and provision of such services.

To encourage and promote the participation of service users and ex-users in the planning, implementation and review of mental health services.

To develop alternative models of service based on individual needs.

To challenge the fear, intolerance and stigma associated with mental health difficulties and to campaign for additional resources to be committed to community care services.

To identify and highlight where there are gaps in services and to seek to ensure that services are developed to address those gaps.

To work in partnership with other organisations and individuals in planning and delivery of mental health services.

To provide a range of services that are user focussed, are of high quality and accessible and are constantly being evaluated for their effectiveness.

To promote good employment practice throughout the organisation and to be recognised as an employer of choice within the community.

To promote equal opportunities in service provision and employment.