Our vision is for every person in Jersey severely affected by mental illness to fulfil their potential and participate in all aspects of life. We are on a mission to improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illness.

About Us

Focus on Mental Illness help ease the pressures and distress many individuals, families and carers experience in these circumstances.

We specialise in family work intervention to help individuals, families and carers develop a deeper understanding of the impact of mental illness in the family, equip them with relevant tools for coping and help them to access opportunities that can enhance further recovery. Using evidence-based techniques recommended by the National Institute of Healthcare Excellence our ‘person centred’ approach ensures each individual and their family benefits from support uniquely designed to their own set of circumstances We campaign to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with severe mental illness. Our User Participation Group FocusUP and Carers Forum aim to empower service users and carers to be the voice of involvement and improvement in all services that affect their lives. Through our Mental Health First Aid Training Programme we help people to recognise the warning signs of mental ill health and develop the skills and confidence to approach and support someone experiencing a mental health issue, even in a crisis situation. Our art and heritage workshops and bipolar support groups aim to improve the mental health of islanders living with mental illness, through peer support, learning new skills and social connection.