The objects for which the association is established are, within the area of rochdale and district a) to promote the preservation of mental health and to assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder or conditions of emotional or mental distress, or substance misuse issues requiring advice or treatment; and b) to promote the study of and research into mental health disorder and emotional or mental distress and to obtain and make records of and disseminate to the public the useful results of such research and to educate the public in matters relating to mental health.