Supporting the Island’s mental health
We provide an in school education programme to equip the next generation with resilience and essential mental health skills.
Because Minds Matter.
Building Resilience,
Empowering Minds,
Transforming Futures
We believe mental health education and support should be accessible, practical and a part of everyday life. From working with children and young people in schools to supporting businesses and community groups, our focus is on early intervention and prevention — creating environments where wellbeing can flourish.
What we do
Mental Health Education in Schools
Supporting young people with practical mental health education so they are equipped when they need it most.
Talk Service: Mental Health Support for under 18s
Talk can help those under 18 find the right mental health support, including therapy.
Supporting Parents, Carers & Teachers
Helping you to feel confident and supported when guiding young people through life’s ups and downs.
Fundraising
Events and campaigns to fund our vital Mental Health Education Programme.
Advice and Resources
Helpful advice, resources and contact information to guide you through some common mental health challenges, and tips to boost your wellbeing.
Mental Health Training
Empowering people at all stages of life to understand mental health, build resilience, and feel ready to support others.
Our education impact
2025/26 Academic year so far
8,397
children & young people interacted with across primary and secondary settings
Between September and Easter
889
primary school sessions delivered to 4,063 primary pupils
Between September and Easter
215
secondary sessions delivered to 4,334 secondary students
Between September and Easter
362
local & international delegates trained on one of our mental health training courses
2,416
children and young people reached in Children’s Mental Health Week 2026
(In addition to existing sessions)
350
students accessed sessions to help them with exam stress
Between September and Easter
176
hours of 1-1 coaching delivered through Enable Potential
as part of the Making Work Worthwhile initiative
3,104
compliments given by year 4s to their peers with ‘compliment ice creams’
Between September and Easter
What we do is important
We firmly believe that mental health education should be embedded from an early age.
Our mission is better mental health for all, starting with our youngest minds — building resilience and empowering them to understand and look after their own mental health, as well as those around them.
Your support makes it possible
If you care about mental health and want to make a real difference, there are so many ways you can support our work. Every contribution, whether it’s volunteering your time, sharing your skills, or making a donation, helps us reach more people.
We simply couldn’t do it without the generosity and passion of people like you!
Excellence in what we do
Professional
MCH Psychological Services is an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and Isle Listen adheres strictly to its ethical framework. As an organisation, we follow and frequently surpass National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines around supervision for our therapists, counsellors and Wellbeing Practitioners.
Accredited
Our clinical team comprises accredited psychotherapists and counsellors that also supervise our Wellbeing Practitioners and who receive supervision themselves from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
Our Education Team have a breadth of experience in education, learning and development, coaching and psychology. They undertake regular professional development and hold appropriate qualifications, including CIPD accreditation, teaching qualifications, safeguarding and counselling.
Evidence Led
We know that our achievements are sustainable as we will always be led by the evidence presented to us – responding to identified wellbeing needs in our community by delivering education and support that is appropriate, effective and timely. In other words, we will continue to listen.
Equipping the next generation with resilience and essential mental health skills.
Newsletter
If you’re passionate about mental health and would like to know more about the vital work we do and how your donations make a difference, get involved and receive our regular email newsletter. Don’t worry, we won’t bombard your inbox with emails, and will usually only send you something every 4-8 weeks. Please complete the form
Get Help
Isle Listen and Talk are not crisis services. Should you or someone you know be in need of immediate support you should contact Manx Care’s 24 hour Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team on 01624 642860 or the Emergency Services on 999. Follow the links below to find out how to seek the relevant help.
Crisis Intervention
Should you or someone you know be in need of immediate support:
Talk to us
Talk can help those under 18 find the right mental health support. Follow the link to the Talk website to submit a referral for a child/young person, or self-refer.
Get Advice
Find resources with advice and information about a range of mental health issues.
Take part in an event or sporting challenge
Why not turn challenge into charity? Try conquering our infamous Tough Mucka course, braving the waves at one of our sea dips, or lacing up for a marathon (including the iconic London Marathon). There’s an event to suit everyone. It’s all about having fun, pushing yourself, and raising vital funds along the way.
