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NEWSLETTER

Jan. 25

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Educating Family Caregivers of PwMIs

A Sumana Trust and RFS(B) Workshop

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Engaging Mental Health Experts and Families

Suman Trust partcipates in IPSOCON, WAPR, ANSIPS, KANSIPS forums

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Sumana Trust/SSIL Progress/ Initiatives

SSIL Families, Services, Ownership, Rental, Location details

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Sumana Trust
 R & R Programs

Suman Trust, AMEND families, bonding and shared outdoor experiences 

Sumana Trust in collaboration with RFS(B) conducted workshop for family caregivers of PwMIs on 18/1/25. 

Speakers were Dr.Kalyanasundaram Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Hon . Advisor RFS Bangalore, Dr.Lata Hemchand, Senior Consultant Psychologist, RFS Bangalore, Dr.T.Sivakumar, Professor, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, NIMHANS, and D.Mamatha Trustee, Sumana Trust.

Dr.Aditya CEO, RFS Bangalore, Neuropsychiatrist & Director, Manasa Neuropsychiatric Hospital moderated the sessions.

Inauguration of Workshop
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Speakers and Presentations
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Group Photos
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Creative Work by families and loved ones of AMEND and RFS(B) for Exhibit and Sale 
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Mental Health Expert opinion regarding SSIL

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  • Inclusive living is right of the person with mental illness
  • It is the highest need for continuous care of PwMI
  • Mental Health care Act 2017 and other laws support this policy
  • Most Suitable for Indian families
  • Chances of PwMI moving towards mainstream is high in this set up.
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Sumana Trust Progress 

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SSIL Project Milestones
  • Families invested for housing with the builders M/s Shanders Pvt.Ltd,E-City,Phase-2,Bengaluru,construction of houses are in progress

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  • Families shown interest in enrolling to SSIL

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  • Families visited Sumana Trust -SSIL project site

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  • Families made enquiries about inclusive living and rental model

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SSIL Services – Medical, Nursing and Facility 
  • OPD/IPD ,Lab tests,General health checks, Emergency (both Psyhiatry and general health)

OPD/IPD ,Lab tests,General health checks, Emergency(both Psyhiatry and general health)

  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation services

Collaboration with experienced MH establishments in progress

  • Nursing services

Negotiation with nearby Nursing College

  • Housekeeping & Security

Assigned to service providers

SSIL Services – Lifetime Care 
  • Privat Trusts

Two Beneficiary families in the process of forming private trusts

  • Culture Buidling

Training and infusing common culture among PwMIs and community is under study

SSIL Housing – Ownership

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1 BHK

2BHK

Villa

Area (sq.ft)

600
 
1100
 
2000

Cost(INR Lakhs)

38
 
70
 
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SSIL Housing – Ownership

Type

1 BHK

2BHK

Villa

Area (sq.ft)

600
 
1100
 
2000

Cost(INR)

20,000
 
30,000
 
TBD
SSIL Housing, Suman Trust Office – Location Details
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Location link

https://shandersouthcity.com

Sumana Trust Office

At M/s Shanders Dwellington premises 

For SSIL project site visit

9845134874 Guruprasad (Sumana Trust)
9449631875 Mamatha.D(Sumana Trust)
9845261813 Anil Baalakrishnan (M/s Shanders)

Sumana Trust Relax and Retreat (R&R) Program – 15-18th May 2024
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Sumana Trust and AMEND organized R & R program to Kasaragali for families to learn more about their loved ones feelings/concerns and more. Also to break the boredom from daily routine for caregivers and loved ones.

Sessions were conducted for both caregivers and loved ones separately with common topic – “What do you want your parents / loved ones to do” (Which they are failing to do presently) and “What your parents / loved ones should not do” (which they are doing and is not acceptable to you)”

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Sumana Trust and AMEND organized R & R program to Kasaragali for families to learn more about their loved ones feelings/concerns and more. Also to break the boredom from daily routine for caregivers and loved ones.

Sessions were conducted for both caregivers and loved ones separately with common topic – “What do you want your parents / loved ones to do” (Which they are failing to do presently) and “What your parents / loved ones should not do” (which they are doing and is not acceptable to you)”

Please view the video created by Sumana Trust


With deep sorrow, we mourn the passing of Sri Deveraje Gowda  one of the founder trustee of SUMANA Trust on 28thAugust  ,2024. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, integrity and service. He was founding secretary of AMEND and  an inspiration to all the office bearers of AMEND as he was actively involved in all activities of AMEND continuously for more than three decades .

DG Sir was a role model long before MH professionals even envisioned AHC. AMEND members could reach out to him at any time of the day and he would personally visit their homes to offer his support.  His generosity knew no bounds. He used to conduct free yoga classes . He would always advocate for mindful and purposeful action in all activities of AMEND.

We at Sumana Trust, deeply value the incredible work he has done. We are committed to carrying forward his mission and upholding the values he stood for.

 

With heartful condolences,
Founding trustees of Sumana Trust 

Editorial Committee: S.V Guruprasad, Mamatha.D and Sucheta Joshi