Rethink Mental Illness

Advice and information for people with existing severe mental health conditions requiring treatment.

We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.

Our advice and information service offers practical help on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, community care, welfare benefits, debt and carers rights. We also offer general information on living with mental illness, medication and care.

Our Advice & Information Service give practical, solution-focussed advice and information about issues such as:

• Mental health conditions and symptoms
• Living with mental illness
• Benefit, money issues, employment
• Police, courts and prison
• Mental Health laws
• Rights and restrictions
• Support for carers

The team can also refer people to the Mental Health and Money Advice Service if you need debt and benefits support.

Living With Mental Illness

Mental illness can affect many areas of your life. But we are here to help. Our website has information on many aspects of your daily life, from physical health to work and education.

Rights, Restrictions & Benefits

Our advice and information service offers practical help on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, community care, welfare benefits, debt and carers rights. We also offer general information on living with mental illness, medication and care.

Carer's Hub

If you are a carer for someone with mental illness it can feel difficult to support you loved one or to get the answers you might need. TOur website has all you need to know about looking after your loved one.