About us
Rooted in North Gem, led by compassion.
St. Lucie Community Mental Health Organisation is a grassroots non-profit working so that no one in our community faces mental illness alone.
Our story
Why we began
St. Lucie was founded in 2021 by Rose Brown, a mental health nurse. In her work she saw how stigma, cost and distance kept people from getting help, especially young people. She started St. Lucie so families in North Gem could talk openly, find support and reach care.
What guides us
Our values
Compassion
We meet every person with kindness and patience.
Human dignity
Every person deserves respect, whatever they are facing.
Confidentiality
What people share with us stays safe with us.
Inclusivity
Our work is open to everyone, of every age and background.
Accountability
We are honest and careful with every gift and every trust.
Hope and resilience
We believe recovery is possible and communities can heal.
Our vision
Mentally healthy, compassionate and resilient communities where every individual is valued and no one faces mental illness alone.
Our mission
To promote mental wellbeing, prevent suicide, reduce stigma and improve access to care through education, support, family empowerment, medical assistance and partnerships.
Our motto
Every Life Matters. Every Mind Deserves Care. Every Family Deserves Hope.
Our founder
The person behind the idea
Rose Brown
Founder and Chairperson
Mental health nurse and advocate
Rose Brown is a passionate mental health advocate, mental health nurse and the founder of St. Lucie Community Mental Health Organisation, an initiative dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, preventing suicide and supporting individuals and families affected by mental health challenges.
Rose is privileged to have studied at Bucks New University in the United Kingdom and received professional training at West London Hospital, one of London's renowned mental health care institutions. She has also worked at King's Cross NHS hospital, West London NHS hospital, Hammersmith NHS hospital, Charing Cross NHS hospital and Fremantle Trust care homes across the UK.
Driven by compassion, dedication and a deep commitment to making a difference, Rose is passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, advocating for vulnerable individuals, and ensuring that people experiencing mental health challenges have access to care, support, counselling and medication.
Through St. Lucie Community Mental Health Organisation, she hopes to build stronger, healthier communities where everyone feels heard, valued and supported.
"Mental health matters, every life has value, and no one should have to fight their battles alone."
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