One often hears about the remarkable journey of learners with mental health difficulties. As provision and support for this group of learners has improved, practitioners have had to go on a learning journey of their own. In this article, the author discusses NIACE's partnership with the National Institute of Mental Health in England (NIMHE) and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to promote access to learning and skills for people with mental health difficulties. The author reflects on how far the NIACE/NIMHE/LSC Partnership Programme has come and what contribution it has made to the journey.