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Lancashire Mind, a mental health charity in Chorley, is using its 25th year to highlight the increasing need for vital support services.
According to the charity, as many as 400,000 people in Lancashire could experience poor mental health in 2025.
In 2024 over 7,000 people received support from the charity and as they enter their 25th year they will be running a number of campaigns throughout 2025.
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They will be telling the stories of Lancashire people who’ve been impacted by the charity in some way, as well as hosting a series of events and fundraising activities, with the aim of making more people aware of the support available and generating income to continue developing services.
CEO David Dunwell said: “We are proud of what we’ve achieved in 25 years, with Lancashire Mind becoming the county’s leading mental health charity. We’ve been at the forefront of campaigning, developing innovative prevention and support services, and embedding lived experience into all we do.
“But we can’t and won’t stop there. We want everyone in Lancashire to have the best mental health and wellbeing possible, and to have the tools they need to look after their mental health in good times and challenging times.
“As a charity, the need for our services has never been higher and we’re constantly working with communities, other services and stakeholders so people in Lancashire can access the support they need, when they need it.”
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With more people seeking help because they’re feeling unwell and finding daily life difficult, Lancashire Mind is aiming to extend its services.
They said the worsening of people’s mental health is due to a range of factors, such as the knock-on effects of the pandemic, the ongoing cost of living crisis, continuing stigma associated with mental health and lack of access to support.
This is leading to longer waiting times for NHS services, more people developing mental health conditions and rising suicide rates.
The charity has already responded by introducing new support services, particularly for children and young people who’ve been one of the hardest hit groups, but it hopes to do even more in 2025.
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