In Cumbum
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At The Banyan, every number represents a life reclaimed. From providing mental health care and shelter to enabling social reintegration, our work has transformed thousands of lives—one person at a time.
People always doubted me and my abilities,” she says. “But now, I take the lead. I manage the gardening team and oversee the kitchen staff.”
Uma Maheswari, who arrived alongside her, has also taken on an essential role. She ensures that cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in the space, particularly in the laundry and kitchen areas. She takes responsibility for making sure things are kept in order, addressing any lapses immediately.
Together, Saraswati and Uma have helped create a system where shared responsibility strengthens the community, making Cumbum LTC a space where everyone has a role to play
Journal Article
Supported Housing as a recovery option for long-stay patients with severe mental illness in a psychiatric hospital in South India: Learning from an innovative de-hospitalization process
NALAM
A grassroots approach combining clinical interventions with social welfare support, delivered through locally trained health workers to reach those in urban and rural communities.
Livelihoods
Work participation and social enterprise initiatives that creates employment pathways for individuals experiencing mental health conditions, blending therapeutic support with sustainable business models.
Home Again
Supportive housing in urban and rural neighbourhoods where people who need alternatives to institutionalisation can live in small affinity groups, accessing on-site clinical and social care while building relationships within their communities.
