• IPH helpline number

    Maitra HelpLine: +91-703 703 8737

    "Emotional First Aid" helpline.

Support Groups

Home Services Support Groups

Support Groups

All support groups at IPH are organized on a completely 'No charge' basis. In most of these groups IPH professionals work as facilitators & as a resource.

Suhrud Support Group for Caregivers of Schizophrenia Patients

  • Join us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 5 PM for an online meet (Google Meet) where caregivers can share experiences, challenges, and learn from others.
    Facilitated by Dr. Savita Apte, Clinical Psychologist this group provides a safe space for caregivers to:

- Ventilate and connect with others.

- Gain insights from shared experiences.

- Feel supported and not alone.

Open to all caregivers, registration required.

Contact: Contact Bharati Sawant (+91 82919 82568) to join

Tridal Foundation

  • Empowering Recovery through Rehabilitation and Employment Two impactful projects:

1. Tridal:Supporting individuals recovering from severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia)

- Rehabilitation centre: Enhancing motor skills, balance, concentration, and daily living skills

- Workshop: Producing food products and decorative articles, with profits distributed to Shubharthis (patients) as remuneration, creating employment opportunities for 7 individuals

2. Sahachari:

-Support group for spouses of addicts.

Aamhi Mantramukta

  • OCD Warriors is an OCD support group conducted with the aim of creating a safe, understanding, and non-judgmental space for individuals with OCD and their family members.
  • The group is facilitated by a team of four facilitators- Dr. Wilona Annunciation, Ms. Kavitagauri Joshi, Ms. Riddhi Jadye and Dr. Anindita Gangopadhyay.
  • The group meets monthly, primarily through online sessions, with in-person meetings conducted twice a year. Each session focuses on different OCD-related topics, including lived experiences, evidence-based therapies, coping strategies, and recovery journeys.
  • Participants are encouraged to share their experiences, learn from one another, and access reliable resources that support awareness, resilience, and hope. The group emphasizes connection, validation, and empowerment—reminding members that they are not alone in their journey.


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