About us

We are York Mind - Independent. Local. Here for York.

At York Mind, we believe mental health is just as important as physical health. While society has made great strides in reducing stigma, too many people still face discrimination, isolation, and exclusion because of mental ill health. This can lead to a loss of self-confidence and a difficult cycle of illness and relapse.

We’re here to break that cycle.

What We Do

We’re here to support people through life’s tough times. Mental health challenges are part of someone’s story, but they don’t define who they are.

That’s why we focus on the bigger picture - from counselling and mentoring to advocacy and peer support, we help people feel more confident, connected, and ready to move forward.

Whatever the challenge, we’ll work with you to find a way forward.

Independent and Here for York

Although we are part of the national Mind federation, York Mind is an independent charity. That means:

We raise our own funds and make our own decisions
Every pound raised is spent here in York and the surrounding area
We are financially and legally separate from other local Minds and from national Mind

This independence allows us to stay rooted in York, shaping our services around the needs of our local community.

A Mark of Quality You Can Trust

York Mind is proud to hold the Mind Quality Mark (MQM) - the highest level of quality assurance across the Mind federation

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The MQM is awarded following a rigorous review every three years, led by people with lived experience of mental health problems and senior leaders from other local Minds. It includes:

An in-depth review of our policies, practice, and governance
Feedback from our trustees, staff, volunteers, and service users
A full check of our compliance with legal and safeguarding standards

Achieving this standard means York Mind is recognised as a well-run, safe, and effective organisation delivering life-changing mental health support.

We’re Here for You

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you don’t have to go through it alone. York Mind is here to listen, to support, and to help you take the next step forward.