Oxfordshire Mind are a charity close to my heart. Having been a Trainee Clinical Psychologist in Oxford, I witnessed the sad reality of lots of people not being able to be supported by NHS services due to long waitlists and high thresholds for being accepted into services. Unfortunately, this is the case for most areas in the country. However, Oxfordshire Mind were brilliant at supporting lots of clients that would have otherwise gone without support.

Oxfordshire Mind are pleased to be partnering up with the Oxford Half Marathon this year as a Local Charity Partner!

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any one year.

Oxfordshire Mind helps over 10,000 people with mental health challenges every year. They promote good mental health through the provision of high quality services and campaigning for positive change. Their services include housing, a confidential and free information line, courses (such as practical ways to wellbeing), physical activity programmes, volunteering opportunities, and they facilitate over 30 peer-support groups each week.