Project Overview:
- The Mental Health Support Project is an initiative by MLCPF aimed at promoting mental wellness among youth, caregivers, and mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy. The project includes awareness campaigns, counseling sessions, and training workshops.
Key Activities:
- Community awareness campaigns
- One-on-one and group counseling
- Mental health education in schools
- Support groups for mothers of children with disabilities
Target Groups:
- Youth, caregivers, schools, young mothers, and unemployed youth.
Achievements so far:
- Reached 300+ youth with awareness sessions
- Trained 15 community health workers on basic mental health
- Formed 3 support groups in Mbeya district