Going away to university is often seen as the best stage of life. Full of opportunity, independence, and friendship. But for many, this time can become difficult, exacerbated by...
March 1st is Self-Injury and Self-Harm Awareness Day (SIAD) – a great time to have an open, honest, and compassionate conversation about self-harm and self-injury. This topic can be...
PRESS RELEASE – Leatherhead, 17/02/2025 We are very pleased to announce that Mary Frances Trust, Catalyst Support and Waythrough are launching a new Community Connections Surrey partnership website as...
The third Monday in January, called Blue Monday, is often referred to as “the most depressing day of the year” because it combines post-holiday blues, cold dark nights, and...
We have been fortunate in the past to have been chosen as the Charity of the Year by a number of organisations, big and small. Being the “chosen one”...
In this end-of-year video, our CEO Patrick Wolter looks back on our 30th anniversary year of supporting the Surrey community with their mental and emotional wellbeing. He expresses his...
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND HELPLINES Safe Havens for mental health crisis If you need support and are in mental health crisis, our Safe Haven services are open every evening...
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Heather Ward, our long-standing Trustee and an extraordinary advocate for Mary Frances Trust. Heather has...
At MFT, we employ Lived Experience Practitioners whose roles are to use their personal experience of mental health to help others in similar situations feel seen, heard and understood....
If you’re alone on Christmas Day and wouldn’t mind some company, why not join one of the Christmas lunches or dinners in your local community? For those who can’t...









