All of us, Volunteer Advocates and Employees have survived mental ill health. We all know what it’s like: “Been there, done that”. We may have long term conditions but are in charge of our lives. We speak up for ourselves, support each other, and share positive coping strategies for living. We share this expertise with the public and mental health professionals through awareness-raising.

Mind Yourself! provides accredited Peer Advocacy Training (First such course in Britain or Ireland), as well as consultancy and training to the statutory sector. (For example, we train social workers and other professionals.)

The Western Health and Social Care Trust has selected Foyle Advocates as its Mental Health Advocacy service throughout the area.