MainstreamingPeople withMental Illness inKarnataka

Dear Donors, Friends and Well-wishers of The Association of People with  Disability (APD).

We are glad   to submit to you the quarterly report of our project on Rehabilitation of People with Mental Illness

Thanks to Global Giving community for your generous support to mainstream the people with mental illness. Some of the major activities during the last three months are given below for your kind information. 

 Medical Intervention.

we have identified new 118 people with Mental Illness during the month of October 2014 and couselled for them.

The existing  339 PWMI  are going regularly to hospital for the treatment.

APD organised 3 camps for Mental Illness at government hospital in Bagewadi,Sindagi and Bhagepalli in which around 260 people participated and got awareness about Mental Illness.

PWMI with care givers meetings:

APD  conducted Care givers of Person with Mental illness meeting in which 136 PWMI and 8 care givers participated.

During this meeting we discussed about family and individual needs, federation advantages, Govt. 3% reservation fund and importance of group.

Community Awareness Program :- The Community Awareness camp was conducted in for local commuinity . Distributed brochures and pamphlets in various areas of Banagalore like  vinobhanagar-bus stop ,KG Halii, Chula colony, venkateshapura, Asamudhanagar, kusalnagar and muslim colony.  860 people received information with regard to mental health.

The health department celebrated the World Mental Health Day on October 10^th . 32 PWMI along with caregivers and staff attended this event.

APD organized 10 awareness programs, in which 351 got information about the mental health. The various groups as such are women’s group, Parents, government school, APD SIS teachers training, MSW students, M.S.Ramaiah Nourishing students and HT trainees with regard to child mental health,symtoms,causes, types of mental illness and treatment services.

During this period team have oriented to Village Rehabilitation workers ( VRW) and MRWs, Anganwadhi teachers, ASHA workers, care givers to ensure PWMIs for Identification and treatments.

APD team from Chikkabellapur conducted a 3 day programme INCHARA at K.V.V campus in Chikkabellapur.The topic discussed were stress and stress management to deaf youths and parents in which 170 participated.

APD conducted orientation programme on 26^th-29^th December 2013 at Lotus boy’s school, Davanagere, in which around 120 members participated . They were given inputs on with regard to PWMIs identification & symptoms, causes.

APD  organized 4 programs for PWMI and care givers at Prerana centre at Bijapur and Basavana Bagewadi in which 93 members participated. We gave information about all types of mental illness and causes and also about rehabilitation and social security Schemes.

On 19^th October at Panchagiri high school , APD conducted Mental health training program for  Village Rehabilitation Workers and Disabled People organisation   from Chikkaballapura .  Resource  Person Mr. Guru Raghavendra coverd topics about mental illness symptoms, causes, types, difference between MR & MI, prevention and Treatment. In this training 62 members participated.

*On 26^th   October, 23rd November and 28th December 2013 , APD organised  3 treatment camps at Bagepalli Taluk hospital. In this camp 134 members had participated and they received treatment.

To celebrate  “WORLD DISABLE DAY”  , APD organized sports.522  disables and their parents attended  actively  and won the prizes.

Livelihood - 18 PWMI were put back into  their previous jobs like agriculture, horticulture, school attender, tailoring training and cooli works.

Social security scheme: 3members received disability ID card and another 3 will receive pension order copy from the government.

 Staff training- Staff were trained on   “Social security scheme” at Bijapur on November 28^th 2013.

We need your help to spread the word! Please share this opportunity with your friends and contacts, especially those who are USA tax payers . Post a link to our project page on your Facebook page asking your friends to donate . For further details please feel free to write to me  shanigar@apd-india.org  or call me on  *Mob: +91- 9972450655*

Our sincere thanks to all of our Donors for their kind donations and love.  We shall submit to you more news in the next report.

Links:

• APD Enewsletter

• Communit Awareness program (PDF)
  
• Medical Intervention (PDF)
  
• Staff Training on Social Security Schemes (PDF)
  

Dear Donors, Friends and Well-wishers of The Association of People with Disability (APD).

We are glad   to submit to you the quarterly report of development of People with Mental Illnesses (PWMI).

The number of new PWMIs identified in Bangalore was seven, in Chikbalapur were 48, in Bijapur were 94 and in Davengere, 40.  The number of follow-ups was 54 in Bangalore, 148 in Chikbalapur, and 70 in Davanagere. Out of them, a total of 177 people were referred to counseling and hospitals.

Bangalore District:

There were hand bills passed out in Bangalore, at Vinobhanagar-bus stop, KG Halii, Chulai Coloney, VenkateshapuraiI, and through this, information about mental illnesses was spread to about 860 people. There were two care givers meetings organized in Bangalore, at Shampura, Ashoknagar, and Ulsoor. A total of 18 PWMIs participated in these meetings. 

In Bangalore, 09 members continued their previous jobs and 3 members are joining the horticulture training at Bairathi cross. In this quarter we organized 13 awareness programs for women groups, 15 parents group, 64 government school students groups, 65 teachers’ trainings, 30 APD new staff, 32 women groups, and 18 other programs. Totally 224 members got information about mental health and mental illness, child mental health, symptoms, causes, types of PWMIs and treatments available.  

There were four ID cards distributed to Sayyadakhan, Valli, Navida, and Fasha. There were also Pension plans given to three people; Valli, Navida, Fasha

Chikkaballapura  District:

Mental Health Awareness Programs -

In Chikbalapur, we conducted a Mental Health Awareness Programs on the 16^th & 23^rd July, 3^rd & 27^th August 2013 and 25^th September 2013. They were conducted at the Bagepalli Taluk Hospital, Chikkaballapura and Gowribidanur. During these programs we distributed mental health brochures, and showed images of the symptoms to the public. We created the mental health and Bagepalli treatment camp to spread awareness to the people.  More than 800 people attended these programs.

Training for Person with Mental Illness (PWMI )-

The number of PWMI trained; in this quarter is one –Venkatalakshmamma, who got animal husbandry training from Canara Bank Training Center. Five PWMI Applied to CMC 3% Disability reservation fund for enhancement of self employment. The number of people placed is one (Manjula), a DWD office house keeper. She earns three thousand rupees per month.

 Stress Management and Exam Preparation Training Program -

We conducted a Stress Management and Exam Preparation Training Program for SSLC students on 12^th September, 2013 at Panchagiri High School. During this program, our people covered topics like what is stress, the causes of stress, cook up of stress, prevention of stress and how to prepare for the exams. A total of 222 students participated in this program.

 PWMI and Care Givers Capacity Building Training Program-

On the date of 21^st September, 2013 we conducted a PWMI and Care Givers Capacity Building Training Program, at the APD office. During this program, resource persons covered the topics of the needs of PWMIs and their families, how they can fulfill their needs, and federation advantages. 31 members participated in this training.

 Treatment Camps-

During 27^th July, 24^th August and 28^th September, 2013 we conducted 3 treatment camps at the Bagepalli Taluk hospital. In these camps, 154 members participated and they received treatment.

PWMI & Care Givers Meeting -

During 6^th July, 31^st August and 21^st September, 2013 we conducted PWMI & Care Givers Meeting at APD office and federation office. 54 members participated in this meeting. During this meeting we discussed about family and individual needs, federation advantages, CMC 3% reservation fund and importance of the group.

 Various places visited -

This period we visited DWD, DHO, Taluk Panchayath, Red Cross, General hospital, Bagepalli Taluk panchayath, Chintamani CMCs, Chikkaballapura CMCs and Bagepalli Taluk hospital for preparation of the Bagepalli camp, PDO workshop. Follow ups 3% funds and VRWs training permission purpose.

 Fellows Meeting –

During the days of 4^th & 6^th July, 14^th & 30^th August and 6^th, 7^th and 21^st of September, 2013 we conducted a fellows meeting for prepare the 6 month plan and monthly report. In this period we visited 113 PWMIs homes for information on the Bagepalli camp date, identification, and assessment, referred to treatment.

Fellowship Training –

On the dates of 13^th to 16^th September, 2013 we attended Fellowship training at Bangalore Ashrivanam. During this training resource persons covered the topics of Government schemes and self learning.

Bijapur District: 

At Bijapur, APD made contact with the district hospital and PHC. 3 PWMIs went to their previous jobs, in their villages.

Residential Camp Program and Care Givers Program –

In this month we organized 2 programs (residential camp - 1 & Care givers - 1) for PWMI's & Care givers at Kalika Devi Temple & at the Government Hospital Bijapur. The dates were 26^th to 28^th August & 30^th September, 2013. Totally, 73 members participated. We mainly focused on medical treatment, ID cards, various opportunities for PWMI's, and the PRERANA program. According to Goonjan entries 321 services were given.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Mental health awareness spread -

We have spread mental health awareness to women SHG leaders, Anganawadi Teachers, Retired Government officers and SECAB Degree College students. Totally, 104 members participated. The dates were 10^th, 25^th July, 6^th August, 18^th & 21^st September, 2013. We mainly focused on the APD Orientation and Mental health.                                 

Staff Training –

Our staff got training in community counseling, mental health and computers at Bangalore and Bijapur. The dates were 5th to 8th & 29th Aug and 11th to 13th September, 2013.

Davanagere District: 

At Davanagere, we began interacting with the district surgeon and mental health doctor. We are ready to write wall writing in district hospital & we are discussing about wall writing in all PHCs for prabhugowda patail and the process will start going on. We are taking the 2 animators required for CMHP

Orientation Program -

We had conducted an orientation program on 12/9/13 at Durgambika temple for SHG members regarding PWMIs identification, symptoms and causes.

Residential Camp -

We have conduct a residential camp for matti, which was 3days long & the program inaugurated at DDWO, DDRC. The number of participants was 35 and the Chief for district Mental Health Doctor came to the program.

 Anganawadi teacher training program preparation –

 We have leant our support to one Anganwadi teachers training center for capacity building of Anganwadi teachers every 15 days. We have also conducted training for Anganwadi teachers once.

Residential Camp -

We had conducted the 3days Residential camp for matti & program inaugurated at DDWO, DDRC. The number of participants was 35 & ACChive for district Mental Health Doctor came to the program. And, we have conducted a caregiver meeting every month.     

 World Deaf Day Program -

We have conducted World Deaf Day Program, a 6 day Saptha from the 21^st to the 26^th September, 2013. In this program activities like- drawing program, press meet, collage awareness program, campaign, GP level awareness,  &letter campaign 26th World deaf day program .In this program,  a total of 250 people participated.

We need your help to spread the word! Please share this opportunity with your friends and contacts, especially those who are USA tax payers . Post a link to our project page on your Facebook page asking your friends to donate . For further details please feel free to write to me  shanigar@apd-india.org  or call me on  *Mob: +91- 9972450655

 Our sincere thanks to all of our Donors for their kind donations and love.  We shall submit to you more news in the next report.