Breaking Stigma, Building Support
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RFS (India) Delhi branch – VISHWAS
The Richmond Fellowship Society (India) Delhi branch- “VISHWAS” is a facility dedicated to supporting persons with mental illness (PMIs) and is situated in Greater Noida, near Delhi.
VISHWAS enjoys a location in lush greenery with a low pollution level providing an enriching environment in their healing journey.
Established in 2008, VISHWAS offers both a Halfway Home and Day Care facility for PMIs which serves as a transitional living arrangement for Long stay.
VISHWAS has an adherence to the Therapeutic Community (TC) approach for treating PMIs, through group participation and community engagements with the help of structured activities, peer support, and a sense of belongingness to the community. Individuals at VISHWAS are encouraged to actively engage in their treatment and healing journey.
Enriching Lives
Halfway Home
A residential facility, which accommodates up to 20 residents per person, was designed to emulate a nurturing environment akin to home Here, patients undergo their healing journey before their reintegration back into their families and communities.
Day Care
At our daycare centre, we offer a range of opportunities for members to participate in meaningful and enjoyable activities aimed at enhancing their life skills and fostering empowerment. Our Day Care program is open not only to residents but also to non-resident individuals living with severe mental illnesses.
Community Outreach
The mandate of the Richmond Fellowship Society (RFS) underscores the significance of community connection in promoting mental health for all individuals. To fulfil this mandate, the Beyond the Four Walls (B4W) initiative provides young people with hands-on learning experiences that enable them to directly engage with their
Advocacy
By venturing Beyond the Four Walls of educational institutions, students undergo sensitization to the multifaceted issues and challenges surrounding mental health. Recognizing that true understanding of the needs of individuals living with mental illnesses (PMIs) and their families can only be achieved through direct interaction, students are trained to serve as mental health
Halfway Home
A residential facility, which accommodates up to 20 residents per person, was designed to emulate a nurturing environment akin to home Here, patients undergo their healing journey before their reintegration back into their families and communities.
Long Stay Home
The long stay home at VISHWAS offers individuals a supportive environment for mental health recovery. Within the familiarity of home, tailored interventions focus on skill-building, coping mechanisms, and fostering independence. This holistic approach enables individuals to navigate daily challenges, rebuild their lives, and cultivate lasting well-being in a comforting and personalised setting.
Day Care
At our daycare centre, we offer a range of opportunities for members to participate in meaningful and enjoyable activities aimed at enhancing their life skills and fostering empowerment. Our Day Care program is open not only to residents but also to non-resident individuals living with severe mental illnesses.
Psychiatric OPD
The Psychiatric Outpatient Department (OPD) at VISHWAS serves as a vital hub for mental health care, offering crucial services without the need for hospitalisation.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counselling and Psychotherapy are indispensable pillars of mental health support, offering individuals a safe space to explore and address their emotional and psychological challenges. These interventions at VISHWAS involve confidential sessions with trained professionals who employ various therapeutic modalities to facilitate self-discovery and healing.
Advocacy
Social stigma and discrimination make mental health problems worse and stop people and their families from getting help they need. Addressing stigma associated with mental health is very challenging.
Sharing Experiences
VISHWAS, a mental health haven in Greater Noida, Delhi, operates under the Richmond Fellowship Society. Established in 2008, it embraces the Therapeutic Community approach, providing a Halfway Home and Day Care for those with severe mental illnesses. Their group-based healing fosters a supportive environment for lasting recovery.
A 59-year-old female, was admitted to Vishwas in the month of 2018. A homemaker and a teacher by profession, she presented with symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia. She was suspicious, uncooperative and was quick to get into an argument with others. Her delusions and hallucinations were active and created severe disturbance in her sleep and overall functioning. Regular psychiatric consultations, a good response to the medicines and adjustment of dosage led to favourable outcomes when it was supported with individual and group psychotherapy at the Day Care Centre. However, the most significant contribution could be attributed to her family members, who showered her with immense support and encouragement during her stay at Vishwas.
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