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We care about your mental health and
psychosocial wellbeing

WE ARE HERE TO LISTEN TO YOU

WHO WE ARE

KOSHISH is a national mental health self-help organization founded by the persons having lived experience of mental health condition. We have the passionate team supported by the professionals and experts from the diverse sectors i.e. mental health, psychology, disability, social work and legal. We work to improve the quality of life of the people living with or at risk of mental health condition or psychosocial disability in Nepal.

WHAT WE DO

Advocacy & Awareness

We advocate for independent living, inclusion and meaningful participation of persons with lived experiences of mental health condition through strategic advocacy.

Two Paths for Advocacy

Mental Health Initiative and
Disability Rights Initiative

Community Empowerment

We provide mental health and psychosocial support services in the communities and strengthen support systems for persons with mental health condition or psychosocial disability.

Prevention & Response

We are contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting mental health and wellbeing as “No health without mental health”

IMPACT STORIES

From a distance cave to mingling with own community

For the past 15 years, Phulmaya (Pseudonym) lived in a cave near the jungle and far from society. Our CPSW working for the Community Mental Health Program in Lamjung district came to know about her and rescued in coordination with Ward Office.

Peer support and counseling, vital for psychosocial wellbeing

Shankar recently joined Self-Help Group of persons with lived experience of mental health condition. He made some friends there and encourages them to open up in the meetings as it has helped him get better. He considers his present to be more positive and vibrant.

Acceptance and support: Giving confidence to start a new life

Kabita (pseudonym), a 29 years young woman from Kushadevi, Paunauti-3, Kavre has now started a new chapter of her life. She got married, and her husband and in-laws are supportive of her.

Join your hands to bring positive changes...

Our work depends upon your support

Contact Us:

GPO BOX NO. 8975, EPC 2706
Kathmandu, Nepal

CENTRAL OFFICE:
Lalitpur Metropolitan City-14, Kusunti
Tel: +977-1-5121230, 5191152
Email: info@koshishnepal.org