A NOT-FOR-PROFIT campaign helping those with mental health problems, is hoping to achieve big things as it prepares for life as a charity.

Just Talk Campaign is run from centres in both Castle Hedingham and Sudbury, and offers free drop-in support to those who may be struggling to cope with mental health problems like depression and anxiety.

The campaign was set up in November by Glenda Roberts, an accredited psychotherapist, when she heard about the tragic suicide of one her daughter’s friend.

Mrs Roberts said: “As I am an accredited therapist and have my own centre I thought I could speak to my staff and ask them if they would help me run free drop-in for people.

“Our goal is to provide a safe space where people can come and talk to people without the need for assessments, money or waiting lists.

“We have managed to help a lot of people since we started.

“Due to its success we decided to turn the Just Talk campaign into a registered charity.”

Just Talk sees people of all ages by appointment at its office in Kings Street, Castle Hedingham, but Mrs Roberts hopes that becoming a registered charity will raise further awareness and allow them to help more people not just locally, but across the UK.

She said: “We are already being signposted to from the Samaritans.

“One day we want to be as big as Mind and be able to support people across the country.

“We want to break down the stigma attached to mental health and promote people asking for help.”

The group is planning to produce its own six-part documentary series focusing on mental health, and will begin fundraising when its charity status is confirmed.

Mrs Roberts also wants to introduce a Just Talk emoji that would act as a warning sign when sent from those with mental health difficulties and is looking for tech experts that may be able to help.

Visit www.justtalkcampaign.co.uk for more information.

Contact 01787 829141 or 0330 1200279