Over 180 local Mind associations (independent, affiliated charities) provide services

such as supported housing, floating support schemes, care homes, drop-in centres
and self-help support groups.[3] Local Mind associations are often very different in
size, make up and characterit is a common misconception that they all work to
the same policy and procedural framework. Mind is a national brand but all local
associations are unique, although they do all sign up to certain shared aims and
ethical guidelines.