We promote mental health and wellbeing throughout Chichester, Bognor Regis Midhurst and District.

Improving Mental Health in Sussex we provide a varied number of services, groups & support to a wide spectrum of local people affected by emotional & mental health problems. We offer a wide range of services including drop in facilities, as a charity we encourage people to engage in a number of community activities. The organisation actively encourages, facilitates, creates & maintains the development of new and existing groups & services.

Why the community needs this charity

We provide a secure & friendly environment to help people build confidence & trust. We work with people to help develop their self esteem & encourage them to engage in community activities including employment, voluntary work & education. We provide a wide range of support services to people suffering mental health problems in the West Sussex area including, group support, setting personal goals, help & advice for carers & their family, individual support & encouragement for a positive future.

Results and outcomes

We have been an important part of the local community since 1972. Our staff & volunteers have helped hundreds of people suffering poor mental health issues to regain their lives, helping them be as independent as possible, build friendships, relationships and return to work. Chichester Area Mind has played an invaluable role in facilitating, creating and developing a large number of supportive Mental Health services in the West Sussex area. Over 120 people access these services every week.

Latest activities and projects

Midhurst Mind

We involve all our clients in a large variety of games and activities within a safe and non-judgemental environment, including crafts & outdoor pursuits. read more

Post Natal Depression Support Group

We give help & support to suffering mothers, here the mothers can express their feelings & share experiences with other mums with similar issues. We encourage play & interaction with the children & allow time alone to talk over their feelings read more

South Downs Rural Outreach

This project gives people of all ages the opportunity to get involved in their local countryside and interact with the outside enviroment. read more

Midhurst Time Bank

A time bank is a great way to help each other in exchange for your "time" you meet new people and make new friendships whilst supporting your local community. You can help in a number of ways, such as gardening, catering,general DIY, teaching & typing, any skill you have can be exchanged for a skill you require. read more

Saturday Dementia Care services

We recognise that each person with Dementia is an individual with likes, dislikes, needs and preferences. Our day is centred around this principle with activities to stimulate interest and encourage participation and social interaction, including exercise, music and a good singalong. read more

Our Cafe Bognor Regis

Clients and carers can come to this group together, its a network of people who feel comfortable with each other, as a group we do a variety of activities both inside and out in the local community. read more

Chichester Tea & Chat

We are here to give vital support to older people suffering Mental health issues. We provide a safe & friendly enviroment for them to get together, socialise and get involved in a variety of interactive activities. read more

The BeOK Project

This project is a young peoples mental health service. The project offers outreach & support to young people aged 15-25. Young people are encouraged to take an active role in development & the running of the project. read more

Our Cafe Chichester

Clients and carers can come to this group together, its a network of people who feel comfortable with each other, as a group we do a variety of activities both inside and out in the local community. read more

Bognor Tea & Chat

Friendly and informal gathering for older people, enabling members to give mutual support to one another. With games, occasional outings and other activities. Refreshments available and transport arranged if required. read more