But mental health care isn't available
in much of the world. We can change that.
The Problem
Developing nations may have only a few mental health professionals, and these have overflowing caseloads. Stigma, fear, and misunderstanding keep people from seeking help. This suffering could be prevented!
Our Solution
We equip informal service providers such as medical staff, social workers, and religious leaders with basic mental health and counseling skills. They learn to recognize and respond to mental health needs, as well as when to refer.
Results
Trained informal providers make care available to more people at less cost. With increased knowledge, understanding, & acceptance, people can talk about their challenges. Getting better care faster means short-term interventions can have great positive impact.
Report from Senegal
“Sometimes there is a disease. And because we are spiritual, we just see demons there. And we always cast demons. But his condition doesn’t change.”
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It’s Time for Mental Health
Who do people go to when they have a problem? These are the people we train to recognize and respond to mental health needs.
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Mental Health Programs for 2019
Each new year brings fresh hope and new opportunities! Here are our mental health programs for 2019.
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Helping Military Families
At first, Sergeant Biake wasn’t sure he should attend the mental health seminar, but he decided to participate. In this video he shares why he is glad he made that decision.
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Regional Impact
Just a few nights ago, we sat with the national mental health leaders from three African countries.
Read MoreTrain community workers for mental health.
Your donations provide mental heath training for church and community workers in the developing world.