Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Promoting mental well-being, strengthening resilience and connecting people with appropriate support.
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Care for the Needy works to promote mental health awareness and psychosocial well-being among vulnerable, marginalized and crisis-affected people. Our approach recognises the importance of dignity, community support, safe participation and access to appropriate services.
What this programme seeks to achieve
Our work is guided by the following objectives and responds to community needs and priorities.
Promote awareness
Increase understanding of mental health, psychosocial well-being and the importance of seeking support.
Strengthen coping and resilience
Encourage practical, positive ways for individuals and communities to cope with stress and adversity.
Improve access to support
Help communities understand available support and appropriate referral pathways.
Build local capacity
Strengthen the knowledge and skills of community members, volunteers and frontline actors.
Support vulnerable groups
Promote inclusive, respectful support for people affected by crisis, displacement and other challenges.
Key areas of activity
Activities are adapted to local context, available resources and the priorities identified with communities.
Community awareness
Facilitate discussions and awareness activities on mental health, psychosocial well-being and stigma reduction.
Psychosocial support
Support appropriate community-based psychosocial activities delivered by suitably trained personnel.
Resilience and coping
Promote positive coping strategies, peer support and activities that strengthen resilience.
Capacity development
Provide relevant training, orientation and learning opportunities for community actors and volunteers.
Information and referral
Share information about available services and support safe, appropriate referral connections where possible.
A people-centred and responsible approach
We place people’s dignity, safety, choice and confidentiality at the centre of our work. Activities are designed to be inclusive and sensitive to local context. Support is provided within the competence of trained personnel, and people who need specialised care are encouraged to access qualified services through appropriate referral pathways.
Programme in action
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