Plymouth Science Park welcomes leading mental health charity Devon Mind

Plymouth Science Park has today announced that they have welcomed Devon Mind, one of the region’s leading mental health charities, to its thriving community of innovative and socially-focused organisations.

For over 40 years, Devon Mind has been empowering individuals across the county who are experiencing mental health difficulties. As an independent charity affiliated with the national Mind association, the organisation provides a wide range of support services, including counselling, 1:1 emotional support, courses and workshops, monthly support groups, and wellbeing activities.

Devon Mind also offers accredited and bespoke mental health training for local businesses and actively campaigns to improve mental health understanding and support in Devon.

The move to Plymouth Science Park marks a significant milestone for Devon Mind, creating new opportunities to collaborate with like-minded organisations and enhance their service delivery across the region.

Dave Hockton, CEO of Plymouth Science Park, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Devon Mind to the Park. Their work is vital to the health and wellbeing of our region, and their presence adds a hugely important dimension to our community of businesses. We look forward to supporting their continued mission and impact from their new base in North Plymouth.”

Devon Mind’s Chief Executive Officer, Olivia Craig, said: “We are really excited for this next chapter in Devon Mind’s evolution. The mission is to ensure that Devon is a place where people can enjoy good mental health and have the opportunity to reach their potential. We want to deliver this support in a trauma-informed way, by adopting an approach where we endeavour to meet people in their communities, where people feel comfortable and have greater opportunities to develop connections that are sustained.”

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May), Devon Mind will be popping up in locations around the Park to raise awareness and encourage community connection, which is the theme for this year’s campaign.

Plymouth Science Park is the South West’s leading hub for science, tech, digital and health sectors, providing flexible workspace and access to a community of over 100 businesses. It continues to attract forward-thinking organisations seeking to grow, collaborate, and innovate in a future-focused environment.

To find out more about Devon Mind, visit: www.devonmind.com Facebook, Instagram & X: @minddevon LinkedIn: @devonmind

To find out more about Plymouth Science Park, visit: www.plymouthsciencepark.co