The coronavirus pandemic means more people, either with or without an existing mental health problem, are seeking support for their mental health. With this in mind, a government-backed fund has been launched to support voluntary sector mental health providers.
Measures to limit virus spread are impacting negatively on people’s mental health, particularly those who depend on formal and informal networks to support their mental wellbeing. Voluntary sector organisations that provide mental health services in communities across the country are well placed to offer this additional support, but need extra resources so expand their services, which are increasingly overstretched.
Thanks to support from the Government, Mind is administering a £5m grant fund in partnership with other leading mental health providers in England.
The National Survivor User Network (NSUN) will administer part of the fund to ensure that smaller community organisations who might not meet all the standard eligibility criteria can apply. Details will be available from Monday 20 April on the NSUN website.
Find out more about the fund and how to apply on both the Association of Mental Health Providers website and Mind’s website.