Rethink Mental Illness embeds lived experience at the very foundation of its work. Its Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB), established in 2017, actively shapes organisational strategy, services, and campaigns. Over 130 local peer support groups are co-led by people with personal experience of m…
Expertise: Mental Health Services, Peer Support, Housing Support, Crisis Intervention, Policy Campaigning, Carer Support
Rethink Mental Illness is one of the UK's leading mental health charities, headquartered in London. Founded over 50 years ago, the organisation provides over 200 services across England including supported housing, community support, carer support, and resettlement services. It operates 120+ local support groups and campaigns actively for improved mental health policy. Rethink directly supports around 60,000 people per year and reaches 500,000 more through its helplines and website. The organisation works across all aspects of mental health care, from crisis support to long-term community integration.