DPJ Foundation
Background on the DPJ Foundation
The DPJ Foundation was set up in July 2016 by Emma Picton Jones. This followed the tragic death of Emma’s husband Daniel by suicide. We were originally established to help the farming community in Pembrokeshire, but it quickly became apparent that the need was great across the whole of Wales and the charity expanded to offer our services across the country and the borders. We have been offering our full range of services across the whole of Wales and the borders since the Autumn of 2019.
Our main objectives are:
To support people in the agricultural sector in Wales and the borders with poor mental health.
To raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing and challenge the stigma surrounding poor mental health.
To educate and inform people about mental health.
To provide support not only to those dealing with poor mental health, but also their families, friends and colleagues.
What we do:
We run a 24/7 confidential support line via telephone or text called “Share the Load”. This is staffed by volunteers (who have received training from the Samaritans) and can also provide access to fully paid for counselling.
We deliver Mental Health Awareness Training and Bereavement and Grief training, deliver talks and hold events to raise awareness of mental health and to challenge the stigma around poor mental health, especially in agriculture.
We offer support following a bereavement and we provide training and support to communities affected by suicide.
We deliver health and wellbeing checks from the Hywel Davies Lorry in markets and events across South West Wales.