Mental Health Coalition - Sierra Leone

Background The MH Coalition aims to advocate for the human rights and dignity of all those affected by and working to improve mental ill-health; including service users, their families, and service providers. Its overall objective is to raise awareness and campaign for increased national commitment to mental health issues in Sierra Leone. Established in July 2011 and adopted by the mhLAP as a Stakeholders' Council in 2012, the National Mental Health Coalition is a committee formed by and for actors in related field of mental health of all backgrounds. The MH Coalition has a membership, at present, of thirty (30) represented organisation/institution varying from Government, Non-governmental, Civil Society, International, Faith Based, Traditional and Human Rights. The MH Coalition has achieved a wide and ever-growing membership including service users, caregivers, traditional healers, religious representatives, disability rights campaigners, educational workers, mental health researchers and governmental and non-governmental organizations. Our Vision A Sierra Leone Society, providing non– discriminatory and high quality care and support for people with mental health problems, and also protecting the Human right and dignity of service users, their Families and service provider. Our Mission To raise awareness around the burden of mental illness in Sierra Leone and campaign for increased national commitment to, and resources for, mental health issues and services in Sierra Leone whilst building national capacity to care for and support those with mental health needs. Strategy The MH Coalition is dedicated to advocate for the rights of service users and service providers, and for an increased national interest in mental health issues, through creating awareness on the importance of mental health in general for the Sierra Leonean population.

Website

https://mentalhealthcoalitionsl.com/

External link for Mental Health Coalition - Sierra Leone

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Freetown, Western Area

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

2011

Specialties

Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Professional Counselors, Stress Management Therapists, Administrators, Finance Officers, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurses, Mental Health Advocates, Community Health Officers, Researchers, Mental Health Awareness Raisers, and Project Designers