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It's time to start looking after your mental health. Chasing the Stigma is an award-winning national mental health charity.

We exist to normalise and humanise conversation about mental health through the provision of pioneering training services, awareness-raising campaigns and lobbying activities, whilst also ensuring that through the Hub of Hope every person in the UK has the means to find timely support for their mental wellbeing, whenever and wherever they need it.

11/03/2026

‘Who needs to be the first to fall before we are taken seriously?’ 📢

Yesterday we attended the APPG for Su***de and Self-harm Prevention, where we heard from Baroness Gillian Merron at the halfway point of the National Su***de Prevention Strategy.

Our CEO said "While it was useful to hear about some of the progress being made, it was also frustrating to hear the Minister speak about ‘not being able to do this alone’, when so many of the individuals and organisations across the country are, in reality, being left to do exactly that.

Our position has always been clear. We are here to work alongside government and partners across the sector to learn, develop, and shape the future of su***de and self-harm prevention in a way that is evidence-based and person-centred. But too often it feels as though we are being spoken to rather than listened to.

In the words of Matthew Smith from , ‘Who needs to be the first to fall before we are taken seriously?’ 💙

10/03/2026

📣 Are you free on the 17th March? 📣
We're taking part in a presentation with the Tarporley & District Rotary Club

to talk about our Hub of Hope and how you can find support for yourself or somebody else via the UK's largest mental health directory 💙

04/03/2026

British weather, sea air and some serious arcade competition 🌊☀️

This week we swapped our office desks for sea views and took a team wellbeing day to walk along the Wirral dock front to New Brighton, with pit stops for arcade games, lunch and plenty of laughs along the way.

(Some more competitive at air hockey than others)

Taking time to check in, reconnect and recharge as a team really matters to us. The work we do every day supports people through difficult moments so making space to look after ourselves (and each other) is just as important 💙

Investing in wellbeing isn’t time away from the mission, it strengthens it!

27/02/2026

We’re so pleased to welcome Amy Yarker as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees 💙✨

Amy shares our passion for breaking down stigma and putting people at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow and reach more communities, having strong, compassionate leadership helping to guide our journey is more important than ever 🤝

This marks an exciting new chapter for us and we’re so glad to have Amy alongside us as we continue working to normalise and humanise conversations around mental health!

Read more via our blog post 🔗: https://www.chasingthestigma.co.uk/post/chasing-the-stigma-appoints-amy-yarker-as-new-chair-of-the-board-of-trustees

25/02/2026

We are incredibly grateful to for the opportunity to speak at the Northern Film and TV Gala Dinner and share more about our work 🎬🍿

Jake our CEO & founder stated: "The reaction in the room was a powerful reminder that people really do want to talk about mental health, and that these conversations don't always have to feel heavy. They can be open and shared with a smile, surrounded by friends and colleagues!" 💙

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19/02/2026

Last week we were invited to All Colleague Event!

Connecting with our communities and partners is what makes our work so meaningful. It was fantastic to spend time with the teams, hearing more about the work they’re doing across the North West and the positive impact!

Strong partnerships help us reach more people, in more places and together we can continue making a difference to how people find support for their mental health 💙

We look forward to continuing our work with United Utilities!

16/02/2026

Your mental health isn't likely to take a break when you're on your commute into work, out with friends, doing the weekly shop or just continuing daily activities. Take this as your sign to look after your mental health 💚

Consider the Hub of Hope as convenient to use as your takeaway food apps:
💙 Pop in your postcode
💙 Tick in the requirements
💙 View the services available near you!

On your terms, your timeline, whenever & wherever.
Visit or download the Hub of Hope today to begin!

www.hubofhope.co.uk

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12/02/2026

It's been a whole year since we relaunched the Hub of Hope with improved accessibility and a clear mission: to make mental health support easier to find💙

And what a year it’s been…
📱 Almost 300,000 users on the Hub of Hope
📲 33,472 new Hub of Hope app installs
🎓 86,000+ students supported through hashtag Student Roost
🤝 Founding partner in the National Su***de Prevention Network The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales

These milestones reflect strong collaboration across sectors and a shared commitment to improving access to support across the UK.

We could not keep the Hub of Hope free and accessible for the public to use without the backing of our partners, funders and donors. Your support enables this reach and impact. 💚

📲 Find mental health support near you with The Hub of Hope, visit our website or download for free on your smart device. www.hubofhope.co.uk

05/02/2026

💬 Time to Talk Day is a reminder that talking saves lives, but listening matters too

In under an hour, our Ambassador of Hope mental health training equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to support staff and create a safe, supportive workplace.

"My awareness and understanding has significantly increased following the training. I now feel confident that I could better help a colleague or direct them towards the Hub of Hope."

Because when people feel heard, they’re more likely to get the support they deserve. 💙

🔗 Learn more / book now: https://www.chasingthestigma.co.uk/ambassadorofhope

30/01/2026

Our CEO, Jake Mills, recently joined the Edge Ahead Edge Hill University podcast to talk openly about lived experience, leadership, and building change from the ground up.

In this episode, Jake reflects on his journey from “treading water” with undiagnosed depression to founding Chasing The Stigma and creating Hub of Hope, now the UK’s leading mental health support directory, connecting hundreds of thousands of people to life-changing, and often life-saving, support.

We’re incredibly proud to see these conversations reaching wider audiences, and helping to break stigma through honesty, collaboration, and action.

🎧 Listen to What’s in Your Head? now on Spotify and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfCw1MgK3mI

28/01/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to The Royal Foundation for bringing members of the National Su***de Prevention Network together to shape a shared vision for the next three years, and to begin building a clear, collective plan for action.

As a founding member of the Network, Chasing the Stigma is proud to be part of these vital conversations, alongside so many dedicated and inspiring organisations and individuals, all committed to preventing su***de and driving lasting change across the sector. 🫶

At the heart of this work are the values that truly make a difference: collaboration, inclusive practice and shared learning. Attending this week’s inaugural workshop for the National Su***de Prevention Network highlighted the need for action and the importance of developing systemic, joined-up ways of working across the sector to reduce preventable su***des.

This collective commitment, to work together, to listen, and to act, is how meaningful, long-term change happens. We’re honoured to be involved and excited about what we can achieve together.

📸 The Royal Foundation

***dePreventionNetwork

19/01/2026

Today is often called Blue Monday, a day many people associate with low mood, pressure and feeling overwhelmed. If that resonates with you, please know you’re not alone. 💙

The team at Chasing the Stigma wrote these messages for you as a reminder that you are never alone. 🫶

Whether today feels heavy or you’re just in need of a little extra support, the Hub of Hope is here for you, today and every day. It’s a free, easy way to find mental health support that fits your needs, wherever you are in the UK.

Reach out if you need to. Support is always there when you’re ready.

We’re here for you, visit the Hub of Hope: https://hubofhope.co.uk/

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