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About Mind Connect

Mind Connect Mental Health CIC was set up in October 2023 to make mental health support better for everyone.

Our vision and mission

Vision

To make mental health support accessible, consistent and person-centred for everyone in our communities.

Mission

To improve mental health by navigating a new and more empowering approach to mental health support.

What we do

We offer free support to everyone in the local community through wellbeing group sessions, talking hubs and mental health education, at community hubs across Merseyside.

We also support people online, and work in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and other local organisations.

We're a Community Interest Company (CIC). That means we're not-for-profit: any money we make goes back into Mind Connect and our community.

People relaxing on the grass in a park on a sunny day at an outdoor Mind Connect session

Our impact

  • 1,192support sessions, one-to-one and in groups, face to face, online and by phone

  • 10 weeksis the average time someone stays with our support

  • 5community hubs supporting people in South Liverpool and Knowsley

Figures for April 2024 to March 2025.

“Whoever taught you at your job did a brilliant job. I'm leaving taking very positive things with me.”

Someone we support

“I am much more confident at these sessions than I was a few weeks ago.”

Someone we support

“Thank you so much, I feel so much better.”

Someone we support

“I just want someone who will listen to me, and you seem like you can do that.”

Someone we support

“This works so well because there isn't pressure put on us.”

Someone we support

“I'm very optimistic about your help.”

Someone we support

Our values

  • Therapeutic

    Providing compassionate, evidence-based support that empowers individuals to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

  • Consistent

    Building trust through reliable, ongoing support that provides stability throughout each person's journey.

  • Person-centred

    Putting individuals at the heart of everything we do, tailoring support to their unique needs, goals and circumstances.

  • Accessible

    Breaking down barriers to mental health support through flexible services delivered in our hubs, online and within the community.

Our team

Lee smiling at a Mind Connect seminar

Lee

Director and Founder

Lee has been working in the mental health sector for 20 years as a Mental Health Nurse, Registered Manager and CIC Director. As Mind Connect's Director and Founder, he holds a BSc in Psychosocial Interventions and is a qualified Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner and Behaviour Analyst, alongside being a PCI-accredited Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach. Enjoys gaming and is a true Everton fan.

“I want a place where people can come and feel safe, welcomed and not judged.”

Cathy smiling

Cathy

Managing Director

Cathy is Mind Connect's Managing Director, with ten years' experience in the voluntary sector across community support, fundraising and business development. She's a Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach specialising in anxiety and self-esteem support, and speaks openly about her own experience of anxiety and depression to help others. Originally from Ireland, she enjoys writing and music.

“My main goal for anyone I work with is to help them feel better about who they are, as we all should.”

Holly smiling

Holly

Voluntary Director

Holly joins as a voluntary Director, bringing over 15 years' experience leading community mental health projects and services across the voluntary, education and public sectors. She currently leads a team supporting older adults with mental health diagnoses to reduce loneliness and social isolation, and holds a Master's in Mental Health from Liverpool John Moores University.

Kelly smiling

Kelly

Finance Director

Amy with red hair

Amy

Volunteer, social media

Amy is a Project Officer for the NHS based in South Yorkshire. As an all-round creative person, Amy enjoys creating social media content and volunteers with Mind Connect to develop these skills whilst also helping to share the amazing work we do.

Johnny with sunglasses on head.

Johnny

Volunteer

I'm from South Africa and busy doing my masters in the UK. I love sports and being surrounded by nature. One of the things I really enjoy is meeting new people and discovering new things and places!

Out in the community

  • A Mind Connect facilitator giving a talk to a group
  • A meeting room set up for the Knowsley VCFSE Mental Health Alliance, with the agenda on a screen
  • Two members of the Mind Connect team smiling in a selfie outside a community building

Supported by

Our work is supported by funding from:

  • One Knowsley
  • SUEZ
  • The National Lottery Community Fund