In Nepali "Chhahari" means 'shelter' or 'shade'. Symbolic of our mission, vision and goal in providing care/shelter to the mentally distressed wherever they may be. Chhahari Nepal for Mental Health (CNMH) is a non-profit, non-religious, and apolitical Non-Government Organisation (NGO), registered with the Government of Nepal. It was initiated in 2003 and formally registered as an NGO at the Kathmandu District Administration office and the Social Welfare Council (SWC) in 2009. CNMH is dedicated to the vision of a just and equitable society, where the mental health needs and well-being of all women, men and children are addressed. CNMH's purpose is to facilita... read more In Nepali "Chhahari" means 'shelter' or 'shade'. Symbolic of our mission, vision and goal in providing care/shelter to the mentally distressed wherever they may be. Chhahari Nepal for Mental Health (CNMH) is a non-profit, non-religious, and apolitical Non-Government Organisation (NGO), registered with the Government of Nepal. It was initiated in 2003 and formally registered as an NGO at the Kathmandu District Administration office and the Social Welfare Council (SWC) in 2009. CNMH is dedicated to the vision of a just and equitable society, where the mental health needs and well-being of all women, men and children are addressed. CNMH's purpose is to facilitate appropriate support and treatment for the homeless and mentally distressed individuals, so that they can be accepted back into society.
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By Bidya Maharjan | Programme Manager
Despite many challenges, Chhahari has improved the quality of life for many clients and caregivers ( people responsible for caring for people with mental health problems daily). Chhahari has provided... Read the full report ›By Bidya Maharjan | Programme Manager
In Nepal, treatments for people with mental health problems are either institutionalised, confined to their homes, and/or treated by medications only. We, on the other hand, believe in the importance... Read the full report ›By Bidya Maharjan | Programme Manager
Hari is a male client in his thirties who experiences auditory hallucinations and persecutory delusions. Hari is dependent on his elderly mother for food, medication and hygiene and is unable to work... Read the full report ›
