‘The Federation’ (DFMH) began as the Federation of West Derbyshire Mental Health Support Groups in 1984. It commenced life as an affiliation of self-help groups then following joint Social Services and health funding took on the role of direct mental health support. This has expanded to include work on behalf of the Derbyshire County Council and NHS primary care. From our beginnings in the Derbyshire Dales, we now also operate in the High Peak, Chesterfield and areas to the south. In 2006 we became a charitable company limited by guarantee under the new name The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health.
 

Vision, Purpose and Values

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Our Vision

 

To promote and support good mental health for everyone.

Our Purpose

 

To make a positive difference to those who access our mental health and wellbeing services.

Our Values

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• Respect: We respect every person's individuality and believe that everyone has the right to choose their own path to wellbeing.

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• Integrity: We have strong moral principles among our teams and partnerships, which are built on honesty and trust.

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• Resilience: We adapt and flex to the challenges faced by those affected by mental ill health.

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• Innovation and Creativity: We encourage active learning and trial new methods of delivery to shape our mental health support services in the communities we serve.

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• Empowerment: We inspire and empower individuals to use their own strengths to make informed choices about their well-being.