Local Mind Week 2026
This week is Local Mind Week, a celebration of all the local Minds across the country that provide vital mental health support. No two lives are the same, and neither is the support you need. That's why your local Mind shapes its support around you.
Each local Mind is an independent charity, run by local people. Here at Devon Mind, we raise our own funds and make our own decisions about how we use them. We deliver person-centred mental health support that's rooted in community and built around real lives. Mental health challenges are often linked with other parts of life, such as worries about money, work, relationships or loneliness. That’s why we put people at the heart of everything we do, shaping our support around each person’s individual experiences, strengths and goals.
Did you know?
There are around 97 local Minds across England, Wales and the Channel Islands.
The latest data shows that 672,768 people were supported by a local Mind in 2025–26.
Local Minds provided 1,222 unique services last year.
Local Minds employed 5,937 people last year, and 39% of those employees have lived experience of a mental health problem.
5,354 people volunteered at their local Mind last year, contributing over 270,000 hours of support.
We’re your local Mind, and we’re here for you!
By supporting Devon Mind, you directly help us reach more people across Devon who are struggling with their mental health. Our services support thousands of people every year, and we couldn't do it without the generosity of our local community.
We're here for anyone who needs us, providing support for people's mental health and wellbeing in many different ways. From drop-in spaces, courses and workshops to counselling, community-based wellbeing activities and linking with other local organisations to ensure all-round care, we're here to help people find the support that's right for them.
You can find out more about our services and take the first step towards accessing support here.
Help us be there for communities across Devon, now and in the future.
