Our highlights from 2024
Following a period of reflection, we are proud to share a round-up of highlights from 2024 here at Devon Mind. We are delighted to share some key statistics from our support services, pictures of our incredible fundraisers across the county, and feedback quotes from the clients we have supported. Thank you so much to everyone who has been involved and supported our work!
We couldn’t do any of this without the generous support of our community to help raise vital funds and awareness for better mental health. A huge heartfelt thank you to all the individuals, businesses, funders, and community groups who have been involved and supported Devon Mind throughout the past year. You’re the reason we can continue to grow our services to support more people across our county, to help them stay well, and enable them to thrive.
Our year in numbers:
Key statistics from our core mental health and wellbeing support services
Our year in pictures:
Some of our incredible fundraisers who generously supported our fight for better mental health across Devon
Our year in words:
Feedback collected throughout the year from our 1:1 clients
“My Recovery Practitioner has been the most amazing person. Without her, I honestly do not know where I would be. I want to thank her so much for all of her patience and constant support. For really listening to me when I feel no one else would. She is incredible, extremely kind, and utterly inspiring.”
“My support and being with Devon Mind has brought me out of my shell. I now feel like a new person (in a positive way).”
“I am grateful for this service; it’s helped me a great deal and directed me to other services to help me get better.”
“Would really recommend this service. I have struggled for 5 years and this service has helped me the most.”
“Really helpful therapy. It’s common sense and scientific approach is a very refreshing experience. It gave me the tools to help understand and challenge my way of thinking, the first therapy that I felt helped me.”
“I am very grateful to Devon Mind for helping with my mental health. I would definitely urge anyone that is struggling to get in touch with them to help you move forward into a happier, positive mindset and future.”
“I felt listened to and believed (I have never felt this before). It was nice to have somebody who actually wanted to help me and was on my side, not just say it and then disappear.”
“My experience has been fundamental in helping me understand the mental health challenges I’ve faced and take steps to have a better quality of life. The support was completely flexible...”
“I found counselling completely life-changing to steer and support me through the most difficult time of my life. I now know I will be able to cope with life and not carry guilt all the time.”
“I personally found the RP work to be very beneficial and found the 1:1 time very useful. My Recovery Practitioner was extremely encouraging, supportive, and kind.”
“The service I have received has been fantastic, it has helped me not only understand but positively adjust my behaviours. I feel like I’m looking forward now rather than back.”
“My experience with my Recovery Practitioner was a lifesaver. She constantly supported me in a very caring and empathic manner. I was never judged and always made to feel that no matter what I was going through, it did matter and the difficulty I was experiencing. Her compassion kept me going in dark times and reinforced I was worth it in building my confidence which was rock bottom from being in a mental health crisis. She is one of the best and I couldn’t of carried on without her.”
“The support has been invaluable. My Recovery Practitioner has made a huge difference to me and has helped me make the changes maintainable.”
“Very helpful. I now understand myself and how to manage my thoughts and feelings. I am very grateful for this service. My support was amazing.”
“I found my support fantastic. I was listened to and they understood what advice would help me. I feel that I definitely benefited from this service.”
We are eagerly looking forward to exploring new opportunities to expand our work and reach many more people across Devon. If you would like to get involved and join our mission for 2025, we would love to hear from you. You can get in touch with our team directly here.