Stepping Stones charity marks 35 years of mental health support

Stepping Stones, a mental health charity based in West Dunbartonshire, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The member-led organization, founded in 1991 to address community needs for mental health awareness, will hold a milestone event on September 11 at the Waterfront Parish Church in Clydebank.

Despite the celebration, the charity faces ongoing uncertainty regarding future funding. Chief officer Bronwyn O'Riordan noted the difficulty charities face in securing funds and recruiting volunteer board members. Since expanding in 2006, the organization has specialized in supporting individuals with mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.