Founder of mental health charity to bring women support groups to Falmouth

By The Editor

16th Sep 2021 | Local News

The founder of the Your Voice charity, Natasha Long, wants to bring support groups to Falmouth.

The charity focuses on providing support for those suffering in Cornwall with mental health issues.

The charity had its first support meeting in Helston recently and was a huge success, with many women getting in touch hoping more locations will be available.

Your Voice is also planning to hold these groups in Truro, Falmouth, St Austell, Hale and more.

As well as support groups, the charity has plans to open charity shops and eventually a wellness centre.

Natasha Long, the founder of Your Voice, told us:

"I woke up one Sunday morning and had a realisation, people suffering from mental health issues in Cornwall aren't getting the support they need.

"The result of that is people committing suicide, people going missing, teenagers not being able to get out of bed in the morning - I do not know an age group that isn't affected".

Two months ago Natasha saw a gap that needed to be filled. The charity, Man Down Cornwall, does amazing work in helping suffering males - she wants Your Voice to do the same with their women support groups.

The flagship shop to raise constant funds is going to open in Helston, with more shops planned as the organisation evolves.

Natasha has worked in retail for 27 years and has a strong belief in the work of charity shops.

She aims to use the money raised from the shop to further fund the support groups and also to start some social groups, with Zumba classes planned to promote the advantage exercise has on the brain.

Speaking to Natasha further about how people could help, she said:

"I just want everyone to be involved. The fact is there is a crisis. Please beg people to come forward if they're struggling.

"Man Down Cornwall really has changed the way men view their mental health. So men, if you're struggling, go to them and ladies please come to us".

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