KIDSS - Psychosocial Wellbeing
2020
Year of Starting
6
Blocks
500
Beneficiaries
Goal
“To assist the members of the community by offering mental health services to those who want to lead better lives.”
Our Vision
To create a community where mental health and emotional well-being are prioritized, and individuals have access to professional psychological support to live fulfilling lives.
Our Mission
To establish and maintain accessible counselling centres that provide professional mental health services, emotional support, and psychological guidance to address social, psychological, and lifestyle challenges affecting community members.
Structure of Functioning
Multiple counselling centres established across 6 locations operating on different days and times, staffed with trained mental health professionals and counsellors.
Aims & Objectives
To address evolving social, psychological, and lifestyle challenges through structured mental health support; promote emotional well-being; provide accessible psychological services; and enhance the overall quality of life within the community.
Programmes
Trainings
- Mental health awareness programs
- Counsellor and mental health professional training
- Community awareness on emotional well-being
- Stress management and coping skills workshops
- Family counselling and support group trainings
Village Level Activities
- Individual and group counselling sessions
- Psychological support for life challenges
- Emotional well-being assessments
- Community mental health awareness
- Referral support for specialized mental health services
Block and Diocesan Level Activities
- Counselling Centre at Youth Building, Thiruthuvapuram - Monday 3pm-5pm (04651264698)
- Counselling Centre at Kids Catholic Nidhi Ltd, Puthukadai - Wednesday 3pm-5pm (9443992984)
- Counselling Centre at RMP Building, Azhagiyamandapam - Thursday 3pm-5pm (04651248906)
- Counselling Centre at Church of the Ascension of our lord - Friday 10am-12pm (9043298545)
- Counselling Centre at St. James Church, Puthenkadai - Friday 3pm-5pm (04651285867)
- Counselling Centre at VF Office, Mathiravilai - Saturday 3pm-5pm (04651216883)
- Professional mental health counselling services
- Crisis intervention and psychological support
- Ongoing community mental health outreach
Special Programmes
- School Awareness Programmes - Structured awareness programmes for students from Grades 6 to 12
- Focus areas: Causes and effects of excessive social media usage, responsible digital behaviour, age-appropriate sex education
- Separate sessions for male and female students to ensure comfort, openness, and effective participation
- Goal: Promote mental well-being and foster positive physical, social, and spiritual health among adolescents
- Total Programmes Conducted: 10
- Total Students Participated: 1195
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