JOIN US TODAY: LRF 31 DAY MARCH CHALLENGE.

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Set yourself a goal and take on the LRF March challenge. Not only are you looking after your mental health, but also helping raise funds to support others.

YOUR CHALLENGE, YOUR CHOICE - SIGN UP!

Ideas - Could be 310,000 steps, 31 sit ups or squats a day, Run 31 miles, Ride 310km or even Stop something ie, sweets, chocolate for 31 days.

Simply: Click set up a fundraiser or email emma@thelucyraynerfoundation.com for more info.

ABOUT THE CHARITY

Set up in memory of Lucy who sadly took her own life in May 2012 aged just 22. In just over eight years the foundation has held many events to raise funds and raise awareness of mental health in young people. Working in partnership with other organisations we aim to ensure that no young person with a mental health condition suffers silently or alone.

The Lucy Rayner Foundation aims is to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression, through fundraising, educating, and training. LRF strive to change the way Mental Health is perceived by society and help to build emotional resilience and stamina in young people, to enable them to thrive in todays society. We deliver a 360-degree service from referrals through to having long term support in place.

Our Objectives

To raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression in young adults through education and campaigning.

To work alongside other charitable organisations who have the same objectives as the Lucy Rayner Foundation

To fundraise to support our endeavours to meet the objectives laid out by the foundation.

To facilitate change in the way mental health is being perceived by society

To provide emotional support for young adults with mental health problems and their families

To build emotional resilience and stamina in our young adults to enable them to thrive in society

The Foundations services include:

Just Talk - monthly café sessions with our team, welcoming young people in the area suffering with a mental health issue and who want to take that first step in getting help and just dont know where to go.

Surrey Suicide Bereavement Service - A support service for families and significant others bereaved by suicide (In surrey)

Schools support providing a resources toolkit for schools and going to talk to teachers and parents about the early signs and symptoms of depression in young people. Currently creating an educational video to present to schools, colleges and unis.

One to one counselling provided free of charge by professionally trained team members for those waiting for NHS referral, who are experiencing symptoms such as feelings of stress, anxiety, low mood, hopelessness and suicide. Each session costs us £25 a session. We offer one person 6 sessions.

Family Matters - Parent support groups for people caring for family or friends with a mental health issue, so they receive emotional and practical support and awareness of available services

Can Anyone Hear Me? Summits: The summits are produced in collaboration with young adults delivered by young adults championing and highlighting their mental health challenges. To raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of mental health-giving young adults a voice about what their needs are now and for their future.