The plan seeks to confront low self-esteem, stigma, trauma, neglect, and social exclusion while strengthening family and community support systems that are often unprepared to respond effectively to mental health needs. It also aims to challenge harmful cultural stereotypes, reduce discrimination, and build inclusive environments that promote dignity, resilience, and empowerment.
At the national level, the strategy addresses gaps in mental health policy and integration into primary healthcare systems, ensuring mental health is fully recognized as a critical component of human development and social justice.
OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Strategic Objective 1
Strengthen the capacity of Patrice Wellness Initiative and its stakeholders to effectively undertake health programming for vulnerable people
Build strong institutional systems and equip communities with practical skills to deliver sustainable mental health support services.
Empowering Vulnerable Groups
Provide mentorship, leadership training, and tailored mental health programs that build confidence, resilience, and life skills among abused women, children, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities.
Capacity Building and Livelihood Support
Promote skills development and livelihood opportunities to enhance independence, reduce vulnerability, and support long-term recovery and wellbeing.
Strategic Objective 2
Influence the social and policy environment for the delivery of quality mental health services and information
This objective focuses on strengthening families, mobilizing communities, and influencing national systems to support mental wellness.
Strengthening Families
Equip families through training, counseling, and awareness to provide safe, inclusive, and supportive care for individuals living with mental health challenges.
Challenge Stigma and Discrimination
Engage leaders, schools, and community-based trainers as champions of mental health and social protection systems to promote acceptance and inclusion.
Influence Policies and Systems Integration
Advocate for integration of inclusive mental health services into healthcare and social protection systems while lobbying for improved policies and funding.
Establish Peer Support Networks
Develop peer platforms, family-based networks, and partnerships to ensure continuous psychosocial support and long-term community-driven inclusion.
Strategic Objective 3
Enhance learning, knowledge management and communication to inform delivery of a holistic mental health package for young people and women
Strengthen evidence-based programming through structured learning, monitoring, and knowledge sharing.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Research
Implement strong monitoring and evaluation systems including research activities, conferences, semi-annual review meetings, inception meetings, and monitoring visits to ensure accountability, learning, and program improvement.
Knowledge Sharing and Communication
Document lessons learned, disseminate best practices, and promote informed mental health dialogue among stakeholders and communities.
WHY US?
Patrice Wellness Initiative uses a holistic, community-centered and evidence-based approach addressing both symptoms and root causes of mental illness including trauma, poverty, substance abuse, stigma, and social exclusion.
By combining rehabilitation, prevention, empowerment, and advocacy, we create sustainable change rather than temporary relief. Our approach strengthens individuals, families, and systems simultaneously to ensure lasting recovery and community wellbeing.
EXPECTED IMPACT BY 2028
By the end of the strategic period, Patrice Wellness Initiative aims to:
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Increase access to inclusive community mental health services
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Reduce stigma and discrimination across communities
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Strengthen family and peer support systems
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Empower vulnerable individuals through skills and livelihoods
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Influence policy and integrate mental health into primary healthcare
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Improve wellbeing and social inclusion for vulnerable populations