The Centre for Mental Health and Inclusive Development, co-founded by The Banyan and Rural India Supporting Trust (RIST), envisions “to build inclusive living options and mental health friendly communities as a response to the prolonged segregation of individuals in psychosocial distress in an institutional setting, by adopting justice-oriented approaches and as a result, values of participation, equity, dialogue, inclusivity, choice, social mixing and interdependence are promoted”
Impact
585
people with histories of homelessness and mental health issues live in 125 homes across 23 locations.
90 %
experience meaningful gains in community integration
70%
demonstrate a decrease in disability.
Locations
CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT (CMHID) : Home Again
The Home Again model has been featured as a successful model in the (i) Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health and Sustainable Development, and more recently, in 2021 by the (ii) World Health Organisation (WHO) in its “Guidance on Community Mental Health Services”, a comprehensive guidance document accompanied by a set of seven supporting technical packages which contain detailed descriptions of the showcased mental health services, including “Supported Living for Mental Health”.
Stories of Hope and Resilience
Some years back, my family called me back to live with them. I rejected that and chose to live alone (rented a house in Kovalam and worked to meet my expenses). Living alone has been contagiously comforting. I can transact and not transact as per my emotional needs and preferences. However, the Wardha floods damaged the house along with all my belongings, post which I decided to return to living with The Banyan. Shared homes have been an extension of the life I was getting used to, I get to live life on my own terms, with support being available when required as per my direction.
Partnerships and Replications
Our core principle emphasises the co-production of knowledge, recognising that the expertise and insights of individuals and communities play a vital role in shaping effective mental health interventions. Therefore, we actively engage multiple stakeholders, including service users, community members, healthcare providers, and policymakers, in developing and implementing our models.
By leveraging the expertise and resources of diverse stakeholders, we can effectively expand our reach and impact.
Take a closer look at the remarkable collaborations that drive our mission forward:
By leveraging the expertise and resources of diverse stakeholders, we can effectively expand our reach and impact.
Take a closer look at the remarkable collaborations that drive our mission forward:
- 1. In Gujarat with The Altruist
- 2. In Karnataka with Green Dot Trust
- 3. In Tirunelveli with Real Social Organisation Of Youth Aca
- 4. In Villupuram with Menadora Foundation
- 5. In Kancheepuram with Rural Development Council
- 6. In Kerala with Unmad and Mariyasadanam
- 7. In Madhya Pradesh with Gramin Adivasi Samaj Vikas Sansthan (GASVS)
- 8. In Assam with Ashadeep
- 9. In Nagaland with Ashadeep
- 10. In Odisha with Chetana Jewels International
- 11. In Sri Lanka with Mental Health Society of Jaffna
- 12. In Maharashtra with Schizophrenia Awareness Association
