Adhishthan Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Foundation

Vision- Emotionally resilient children and youth building a healthier, more compassionate society. Mission- To strengthen emotional resilience and mental wellbeing among children, youth, and families through accessible counseling, awareness, and community-based mental health support. Adhishthan was founded by a group of psychologists who, through their professional experience, realized that mental health services in India still do not reach many of the people who need them the most. While working in the field, the directors observed a growing number of individuals struggling with mental health challenges such as addiction, trauma, and other behavioral issues. Among children and adolescents, concerns like substance use, conflict with the law, and other risky behaviors are increasingly visible. However, due to limited awareness and the lack of accessible and affordable mental health services, many individuals and families are unable to receive the support they require. Recognizing this gap, the team began their work in 2022 in the Bopodi area of Pune by starting a mobile counseling centre to make mental health services more reachable for the community. At the same time, the team also initiated counseling and psychosocial support services for 30 children living in an orphanage in Dapodi. With the vision of making mental health support accessible, affordable, and community-centered, the team formally registered Adhishthan in March 2023. Since then, Adhishthan has been working towards creating safe spaces for individuals, children, and families to receive psychological support, guidance, and care.