Vol. 1
NEWSLETTER
Jan. 25
Newsletter Archives
What’s in this Newsletter
Educating Family Caregivers of PwMIs
A Sumana Trust and RFS(B) Workshop
Engaging Mental Health Experts and Families
Suman Trust partcipates in IPSOCON, WAPR, ANSIPS, KANSIPS forums
Sumana Trust/SSIL Progress/ Initiatives
SSIL Families, Services, Ownership, Rental, Location details
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
Speakers and Presentations
Group Photos
Creative Work by families and loved ones of AMEND and RFS(B) for Exhibit and Sale
Mental Health Expert opinion regarding SSIL
- 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.
Sumana Trust Progress
SSIL Project Milestones
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7 Nos |
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8 Nos |
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> 30 Nos |
- Families made enquiries about inclusive living and rental model
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> 30 Nos |
SSIL Services – Medical, Nursing and Facility
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OPD/IPD ,Lab tests,General health checks, Emergency(both Psyhiatry and general health)
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Collaboration with experienced MH establishments in progress
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Negotiation with nearby Nursing College
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Assigned to service providers
SSIL Services – Lifetime Care
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Two Beneficiary families in the process of forming private trusts
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Training and infusing common culture among PwMIs and community is under study
SSIL Housing – Ownership
Type
1 BHK
2BHK
Villa
Area (sq.ft)
Cost(INR Lakhs)
SSIL Housing – Ownership
Type
1 BHK
2BHK
Villa
Area (sq.ft)
Cost(INR)
SSIL Housing, Suman Trust Office – Location Details
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
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)”
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)”
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