Mind in Haringey
Lynette Charles has extensive experience in the mental health sector, currently serving as the CEO of Mind in Haringey since January 2013, a local charity dedicated to mental health support. Prior roles include Operations Services Manager at PHASCA from October 2011 to February 2013, and Manager of the 4 minds project between September 2010 and April 2011. Lynette also contributed as a Mental Health Community Development Worker with MyGeneration from September 2008 to August 2010, focusing on supporting youth through positive activities, employment, and training. Lynette holds a diploma in person-centred counselling from City Lit (2008-2012), a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Thames Valley University (2004-2007), a Diploma in Social Work from Croydon College (1991-1994), and has a foundational education from Westminster College and Hammersmith County Girls School.
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Mind in Haringey
Mind in Haringey is the leading provider of mental health services in the London borough of Haringey. One in four people are affected by mental health in Haringey, out of a population of 225,000 that's over 54,000 people. This includes 2,413 children and young people. There are 15,987 carers in Haringey. We offer high quality services to local residents seeking mental health advice and support. Our Services include, counselling, advocacy and wellbeing workshops. Mental health problems can happen to anyone and most people recover. We are committed to raising awareness of mental health issues and to tackling the stigma and discrimination that is often the biggest barrier to recovery. We support service users in their recovery by working with patients, families, carers, children and young people, professionals, and those undiagnosed with mental health conditions. Our mission Mind in Haringey supports the needs of everyone affected by mental health within Haringey. Our vision Our vision and values are: •Understanding - to those affected by mental health in Haringey and raise awareness of condition •Commitment - to patients, families, carers, children and young people, professionals, and those undiagnosed with mental health in Haringey •Solutions - to provide services and support on issues for those affected by mental health in Haringey •Partners - to work within and develop effective and successful partnerships for those affected by mental health in Haringey.