Our Projects
Our transformative projects that are igniting positive change and making a lasting impact on our community With a steadfast commitment to creating a brighter future, we have meticulously designed and passionately executed a range of Mental Health initiatives that address pressing challenges and uplift lives.
Education & Training
M.S.Chellamuthu Institute
of Mental Health & Rehabilitation
The institute was setup in 2008, with the objective of increasing availability of trained professionals and thereby improving access to quality healthcare in the state . Currently, the institute offers various diploma and graduate level courses in association with leading universities such as TNOU and Alagappa University.
Short term internships and research fellowships are also offered to students of psychology, nursing and social work.
Awareness Programs
Programs creating awareness and destigmatising mental illness in the society, thereby encouraging one to seek professional help, leading to better quality of life.
Following the success of one such program “Anandam” - a police wellbeing program, the Tamil Nadu State Home Department has now sanctioned “Project Magizhchi” in 2022, where we work with NIMHANS to set up a dedicated psychiatric counselling centre in Chennai for personnel in need.
Sree Rajeswari
MSCIMHR (2020-2022)
“A welcoming and friendly environment to grow personally and professionally in various Mental Health settings – Clinical, Counselling, Rehabilitation, Special School, Deaddiction and Community Mental Health.”
Priya
MSCIMHR
Great experience studying at MSCIMHR. I got a lot of opportunities in the field in terms of clinical exposure. The experienced staff were able to guide us through the course and made sure that we also got the chance to meet many experts in the field of Psychology
Education & Training
Educational Institute
Mental Health Helpline
Speak2Us educational institute (+91-93754 93754) is a beacon of hope, providing free and compassionate support to anyone in need. With a dedicated team of trained volunteers, they offer a safe space to discuss mental health concerns and promote emotional well-being. Their commitment to accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, can find solace and guidance in times of distress.
police personnel and families have benefitted from our Police Wellbeing Programme
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
students have enrolled to study certificate, diploma and graduate-level courses at the M.S. Chellamuthu Institute of Mental health and Rehabilitation.
Mental Health for Homeless Persons
Homelessness
Homelessness is a major social and public health concern across India (and the world). Since 1992, we’ve worked to rescue and rehabilitate homeless people with mental illness, we currently have five homes with 550 residents, operating in various districts in and around Madurai. The various training and psychosocial rehabilitation programs are offered free of cost to our residents, funded partially by the state and our patrons.
Kristin Watson
Anonymous Donor, New York
Chellamuthu Trust I doing unparalleled work in south Tamil Nadu. They are taking Mental health to the door step of remote villages. I am so grateful to be able to support their projects from here in the US
Mr.R.Subramanian
Madurai
We have been supporting Chellamuthu Trust for over 2 decades now. I am so happy to see my donation going for a useful purpose. Thanks organisations like the Trust, who have taken it on themselves to support the Mental Health needs of underprivileged people.
Mental Health for Homeless
Our facilities
Ervadi
The home at Ervadi was the first approved home in the state, it was established in 2010, under the district differently abled welfare office, with the support of local NGO, service clubs and society. The home is located 2km from Ervadi Dargah, providing alternative living arrangement and various rehabilitation services to about 50 residents.
Aruldosapuram
The second home to be established in 2010 was the one at Aruldosapuram, about 2.5 km from Goripalayam in Madurai. This home is also partially state funded and rest through public funding, supports 50 homeless persons with mental illness.
Thirumohur
The home at Thirumohur, about 2.5km from Othakadai,Madurai was started in 2008 and provides rehabilitation, special education and skill training to 50 homeless teens with mental illness. The center is supported by a government grant and devotees of the popular Vishnu Temple are encouraged to lend their support by the temple's priest. The temple also supports us by providing a space to sell products handmade by our residents.
Nilakottai
The facility at Nilakottai, Dindugal was established in 2015. The building where we currently accommodate 50 homeless persons has been possible thanks to Boystown, an NGO who've come forward and lent one of their buildings and a large campus for a nominal fee.
In addition to traditional therapy and rehabilitation, the rescued people are also trained in skills such as animal husbandry and farming which has proven to aid in better quality of life after treatment.
Chellamuthu Gardens
Chellamuthu Gardens is the home that was established in 2016, under the Ministry of Social Welfare - Deendayal disabled rehabilitation scheme. It is located within the calm and eco-friendly campus of Chellamuthu Gardens at Alagarkoil, providing a holistic rehabilitation program for the mentally ill.
Residents of all the homes are encouraged to participate in daily routine and therapeutic activities like Activities of Daily Living(ADL), MDPS assessment, diagnosis, counseling, medication, training, placement, reintegration and follow ups.
homeless persons affected with mental illness rescued, treated and rehabilitated in five institutional homes in Madurai, Dindigul and Ramnathapuram.
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Community based rehabilitation
Community Mental Health Program (CMHP)
Reaching the unreachable! This is our community outreach program that takes mental health services to the doorstep of rural households. First started in 2000, the program is funded by Andheri Hilfe, a German agency, taking a multi pronged approach to identify, treat and rehabilitate people with mental illness in rural communities. So far, 2100 persons have benefited from camps in Madurai east, Madurai west and Natham.
Dava Dua Program
Recognising the close relationship between faith and mental health, this project was designed to provide mental health services through faith based institutions. Taking an integrated approach to treating psychiatric illness - medical(dava) professionals examine and treat patients in tandem with prayers(dua) of faith healers under one roof. This ingenious idea was first conceived in 2014, in response to the tragic fire accident at Ervadi Dargah - a faith based healing institution.
Mrs. Pushpakala,
Alanganallur Turn on screen
The Trust team provided free treatment for my son suffering from mental and physical disabilities. They also donated a cow for us to be able to earn a monthly income. They provided training through experts on how to take care of the cow and connected us to a nearby depot for sale of milk
Thulasiram
Thiruparankundram
We are thankful to receive wheel chairs and walkers for both our bedridden sons suffering from Cerebral Palsy. They can now have more freedom in moving around. The trust also supported my wife with a tailoring machine
Community Based Projects
Sivakasi Camps
Since 2001, in collaboration with volunteers of Sathya Sai Samiti, a monthly camp to identify and treat mental illness has been conducted at Sivakasi, an industrial town situated 80km from Madurai. Medication and food is provided free of cost. Upon recovery, trained volunteers facilitate placement in industrial units in and around town. The 250th milestone camp was held earlier this year.
Rotary Blossom
Rotary Districts 3000, 5340 of USA & 2730 of japan, in association with our trust have launched a series of supportive program to enable a better quality of life for people with mental illness. The programs currently focus on 8 districts in southern TamilNadu and has so far reached to over ~one lakh people through its awareness programs, free mental healthcare schemes and vocational training project “Livelihood training project”.
persons with mental disabilities from 650 villages have received community-based mental health care.
mental health camps organised in rural areas in Tamil Nadu.
persons with mental disabilities identified in Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Dindigul districts.
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Fostering independence through Vocational Training and Rehabilitation
Care Factory
Carefactory was started in 2018 as a social enterprise providing a fair opportunity to the society's vulnerable population while encouraging conscious consumerism through a range of thoughtfully designed handmade products. Carefactory trains and employs people recovered from mental illness and various disabilities to produce a range of products from baked goods to designer jute bags and home needs sold through our exclusive website, the proceeds from which are used to support various programs run by the trust.
Mr.E.Perumal
Age 40
During my treatment at the Trust, I got to learn gardening and paper bag making. Once I recovered, I was given a job in the Vocational Training Centre as a support staff. I am proud that I am able to earn money to contribute to my family
Mr. Nithin
Microfine Clothing, Madurai
I happy to support the vocational training projects of the trust by providing tailoring class and connecting them with my friends who are willing to purchase their products
Vocational Training
Educational Institute
Vocational Training
The trust's vocational training and rehabilitation enables people with mental disabilities to acquire employable and social skills thereby ensuring a financially secure and independent life of dignity. The residents are offered training such as tailoring, carpentry, book binding, screenprinting, baking and many such income generating skills. So far over 5,000 people have been trained and over 1,000 have been placed in secure jobs.
Dairy Farming and Agro-based Rehabilitation
In 2015, the trust in collaboration with the Tamil nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences(TNVASU) launched a three-month skill development programme in dairy farming for persons with mental disabilities. On successful completion, the candidates were eligible to a subsidy loan offered by the district administration, thus enabling vocational independence.
Residents are also engaged in various agro based activities growing organic vegetables and maintaining an orchard, which is therapeutic and provides a better quality of life.
recovered residents have secured job placements
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Child Mental Health
Happy Schooling
Project "Happy Schooling" funded by HCL foundation, was launched in 2018. Programs such as life skills events, teacher training, counseling are conducted to improve the emotional well being and academic excellence of children . The program currently supports over 11500 students enrolled in 24 corporation schools in Madurai.
K.Prabhu
Aakash school parent
My family and I are thankful for the great job they are doing. From picking up the kids from our house to feeding them and providing treatment (therapy) they take care of everything. They help the children feel normal and provide them a chance to play. Aakash School is definitely a blessing for us.
Mrs.Jeyabharathi
Headmistress, Umarupuzhavar Corporation High School
Happy schooling has enabled a change of mindset among teachers and students. It has helped to build a healthy relationship between teacher and students
Mrs. Kannagi,
Headmistress,Bharathiyaar Corporation High School
The training on counselling skills has helped the teachers to provide psychosocial support to students in distress. Students show positive behavioral changes in the classroom. Their dependence on habit forming substances has decreased.
Child Mental Health
Aakash Special School
Aakash, is our special school at Alagarkoil for children with intellectual disabilities. Currently 60 students are enrolled at this free school, where we focus on holistic development through personalized curriculums and therapies. The school also provides free midday meals and transport.
With a team of dedicated staff, we at Aakash work to create an environment where "Sky is the Limit" for our Children to explore and grow.
children from 24 Govt. schools receive mental health services.
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
mentally challenged children from surrounding rural areas have undergone special education at the Trust’s free special school.
Residential rehabilitation
Srishti
Srishti, is the first project of Chellamuthu trust, started in the year 1992 at Melur, 13km from Madurai with the aim to create a home away from home for the rehabilitation of persons with mental illness. The center started with 2 residents, has over the years worked to create awareness on mental health in the local community and today serves around 60 residents.
Anonymous
My brother has been undergoing rehabilitation at the Trust for over a year now. I am able to visit him regularly and find the facilities very good. The staff team is also caring and take personal interest in the well being of all patients.
Dr.T.Rajasekhar
Former Principal, Thiagarajar College.
"The smiles on the faces of the patients is a true reflection of the Trust's dedicated service."
Residential Rehab Center
Chellamuthu Gardens, Alagarkoil.
- The Chellamuthu gardens was established in 2001, at the foothills of Alagarkoil as a hub for psychosocial rehabilitation.
- The 40-acre campus located near the famous Alagar temple, is set in an ecofriendly, natural environment providing a comfortable stay, enhancing cognitive functioning and overall mental health of our residents.
- Among the many amenities, the campus contains a functioning dairy farm, meditation hall, playground, training centers, school for special education and well appointed residentials quarters, kitchen and dining hall for the residents.
- There are currently 200 residents, and we aim to provide residential care for 500 persons in the near future.
individuals trained as part of this program
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Deaddiction and Aftercare
Rehabilitation for persons dependent on substances
Established in the year 1995, Chellamuthu Trust’s 30-bed, short-term, residential facility provides rehabilitation services for persons dependent on alcohol and substances. Its committed team of mental health professionals works towards improving the quality of life of such persons through appropriate interventions that include medical treatment, individual and group counseling and family counseling. So far, over 10,000 people have benefited from this service of the trust.
Recovered Alcoholic
When I was admitted for deaddiction, I have learned a lot about myself and about the issues that led to my drug use and how it started. Chellamuthu Trust has provided me with the opportunity to get my life on track and re-connect with my family
Wife of a recovered patient
celebrating 1 year of sobriety.
Without Chellamuthu Trust, my family would not be here today. My husband has a sound mind, he is healthy and happier than he has been in a very long time. I can never thank Chellamuthu Trust enough for all they have done for my family and me.”
Deaddiction & Aftercare
Fighting Addiction
- Detoxification with medicines under the supervision of physician / psychiatrist
- Treatment of co–occurring medical and psychiatric conditions
- Group therapy to help them sharing and learning from each other
- Individual counselling to patients and family members
- Special sessions on vital issues such as staying sober, preventing relapse and ways to improve quality of life
- Family sessions to help near and dear ones understand the disease of addiction, and their role in supporting the recovering individuals.
individuals trained as part of this program
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Supportive services programs for families and caregivers
Speak2Us
SPEAK2Us is a suicide prevention helpline service provided by the trust with support of trained volunteers. Currently functions between 9am to 6pm everyday of the week. SPEAK2Us aims to create safe and supportive spaces to change conversations on depression, suicide and promote health.
Synergy
is a sibling’s network promoted by the Trust. It provides opportunity for siblings to share their anxieties, concerns, issues and to explore their role in the care of their sibling with mental disability.
Similarly siblings are given periodical training and some of those were identified for placement under supportive and competitive employment. They were also taken to such exposure visit to strengthen their capacities in their respective field.
Subitcham
a network of 350+ caregivers and people from various walks of life working towards better quality of life for the family of those with mental illness. This program is governed by the Family Fellowship Network, our trust's founder and executive chairman have been patrons of this program since 1999.
Mr. Dhanapalan
Retd. TWAD Engineer
I have been a volunteer with UDYOG for more than 5 years. I enjoy working for a cause as I find a lot of meaning in helping people recovering from mental illness find a remunerative job so they can be financially independent
Mother of a child
with special needs.
The network of caregivers 'Subitcham' is a great boon as we are able to connect with each other and not only realise that we have similar challenges but we are also able to learn from each others experiences. We don't feel as isolated now."
Supportive Services
Udyog
a network of volunteers working towards creating employment opportunities for family and caregivers of persons with disability
Legal Aid
A panel of lawyers meet every tuesday and thursday at our office in Madurai to provide free legal assistance to persons with mental disabilities and their families. This unit also works on organizing sensitisation programs for judges and law enforcement agencies.
individuals trained as part of this program
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Education &
Training
Mental Health for
Homeless
Community Based
Projects
Vocational
Training
Training
Child Mental
Health
Residential Rehab
Center
Center
Deaddiction &
Aftercare
Aftercare
Supportive
Services
Services
Education & Training
Education & Training
M.S.Chellamuthu Institute
of Mental Health & Rehabilitation
The institute was setup in 2008, with the objective of increasing availability of trained professionals and thereby improving access to quality healthcare in the state . Currently, the institute offers various diploma and graduate level courses in association with leading universities such as TNOU and Alagappa University.
Short term internships and research fellowships are also offered to students of psychology, nursing and social work.
Awareness Programs
Programs creating awareness and destigmatising mental illness in the society, thereby encouraging one to seek professional help, leading to better quality of life.
Following the success of one such program “Anandam” - a police wellbeing program, the Tamil Nadu State Home Department has now sanctioned “Project Magizhchi” in 2022, where we work with NIMHANS to set up a dedicated psychiatric counselling centre in Chennai for personnel in need.
Sree Rajeswari
MSCIMHR (2020-2022)
“A welcoming and friendly environment to grow personally and professionally in various Mental Health settings – Clinical, Counselling, Rehabilitation, Special School, Deaddiction and Community Mental Health.”
Priya
MSCIMHR
Great experience studying at MSCIMHR. I got a lot of opportunities in the field in terms of clinical exposure. The experienced staff were able to guide us through the course and made sure that we also got the chance to meet many experts in the field of Psychology
Education & Training
Educational Institute
Mental Health Helpline
Speak2Us educational institute (+91-93754 93754) is a beacon of hope, providing free and compassionate support to anyone in need. With a dedicated team of trained volunteers, they offer a safe space to discuss mental health concerns and promote emotional well-being. Their commitment to accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, can find solace and guidance in times of distress.
police personnel and families have benefitted from our Police Wellbeing Programme
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
students have enrolled to study certificate, diploma and graduate-level courses at the M.S. Chellamuthu Institute of Mental health and Rehabilitation.
Child Mental Health
Child Mental Health
Happy Schooling
Project "Happy Schooling" funded by HCL foundation, was launched in 2018. Programs such as life skills events, teacher training, counseling are conducted to improve the emotional well being and academic excellence of children . The program currently supports over 11500 students enrolled in 24 corporation schools in Madurai.
K.Prabhu
Aakash school parent
My family and I are thankful for the great job they are doing. From picking up the kids from our house to feeding them and providing treatment (therapy) they take care of everything. They help the children feel normal and provide them a chance to play. Aakash School is definitely a blessing for us.
Mrs.Jeyabharathi
Headmistress, Umarupuzhavar Corporation High School
Happy schooling has enabled a change of mindset among teachers and students. It has helped to build a healthy relationship between teacher and students
Mrs. Kannagi,
Headmistress,Bharathiyaar Corporation High School
The training on counselling skills has helped the teachers to provide psychosocial support to students in distress. Students show positive behavioral changes in the classroom. Their dependence on habit forming substances has decreased.
Child Mental Health
Aakash Special School
Aakash, is our special school at Alagarkoil for children with intellectual disabilities. Currently 60 students are enrolled at this free school, where we focus on holistic development through personalized curriculums and therapies. The school also provides free midday meals and transport.
With a team of dedicated staff, we at Aakash work to create an environment where "Sky is the Limit" for our Children to explore and grow.
children from 24 Govt. schools receive mental health services.
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
mentally challenged children from surrounding rural areas have undergone special education at the Trust’s free special school.
Mental Health for Homeless
Mental Health for Homeless Persons
Homelessness
Homelessness is a major social and public health concern across India (and the world). Since 1992, we’ve worked to rescue and rehabilitate homeless people with mental illness, we currently have five homes with 550 residents, operating in various districts in and around Madurai. The various training and psychosocial rehabilitation programs are offered free of cost to our residents, funded partially by the state and our patrons.
Kristin Watson
Anonymous Donor, New York
Chellamuthu Trust I doing unparalleled work in south Tamil Nadu. They are taking Mental health to the door step of remote villages. I am so grateful to be able to support their projects from here in the US
Mr.R.Subramanian
Madurai
We have been supporting Chellamuthu Trust for over 2 decades now. I am so happy to see my donation going for a useful purpose. Thanks organisations like the Trust, who have taken it on themselves to support the Mental Health needs of underprivileged people.
Mental Health for Homeless
Our facilities
Ervadi
The home at Ervadi was the first approved home in the state, it was established in 2010, under the district differently abled welfare office, with the support of local NGO, service clubs and society. The home is located 2km from Ervadi Dargah, providing alternative living arrangement and various rehabilitation services to about 50 residents.
Aruldosapuram
The second home to be established in 2010 was the one at Aruldosapuram, about 2.5 km from Goripalayam in Madurai. This home is also partially state funded and rest through public funding, supports 50 homeless persons with mental illness.
Thirumohur
The home at Thirumohur, about 2.5km from Othakadai,Madurai was started in 2008 and provides rehabilitation, special education and skill training to 50 homeless teens with mental illness. The center is supported by a government grant and devotees of the popular Vishnu Temple are encouraged to lend their support by the temple's priest. The temple also supports us by providing a space to sell products handmade by our residents.
Nilakottai
The facility at Nilakottai, Dindugal was established in 2015. The building where we currently accommodate 50 homeless persons has been possible thanks to Boystown, an NGO who've come forward and lent one of their buildings and a large campus for a nominal fee.
In addition to traditional therapy and rehabilitation, the rescued people are also trained in skills such as animal husbandry and farming which has proven to aid in better quality of life after treatment.
Chellamuthu Gardens
Chellamuthu Gardens is the home that was established in 2016, under the Ministry of Social Welfare - Deendayal disabled rehabilitation scheme. It is located within the calm and eco-friendly campus of Chellamuthu Gardens at Alagarkoil, providing a holistic rehabilitation program for the mentally ill.
Residents of all the homes are encouraged to participate in daily routine and therapeutic activities like Activities of Daily Living(ADL), MDPS assessment, diagnosis, counseling, medication, training, placement, reintegration and follow ups.
homeless persons affected with mental illness rescued, treated and rehabilitated in five institutional homes in Madurai, Dindigul and Ramnathapuram.
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Residential Rehab Center
Residential rehabilitation
Srishti
Srishti, is the first project of Chellamuthu trust, started in the year 1992 at Melur, 13km from Madurai with the aim to create a home away from home for the rehabilitation of persons with mental illness. The center started with 2 residents, has over the years worked to create awareness on mental health in the local community and today serves around 60 residents.
Anonymous
My brother has been undergoing rehabilitation at the Trust for over a year now. I am able to visit him regularly and find the facilities very good. The staff team is also caring and take personal interest in the well being of all patients.
Dr.T.Rajasekhar
Former Principal, Thiagarajar College.
"The smiles on the faces of the patients is a true reflection of the Trust's dedicated service."
Residential Rehab Center
Chellamuthu Gardens, Alagarkoil.
- The Chellamuthu gardens was established in 2001, at the foothills of Alagarkoil as a hub for psychosocial rehabilitation.
- The 40-acre campus located near the famous Alagar temple, is set in an ecofriendly, natural environment providing a comfortable stay, enhancing cognitive functioning and overall mental health of our residents.
- Among the many amenities, the campus contains a functioning dairy farm, meditation hall, playground, training centers, school for special education and well appointed residentials quarters, kitchen and dining hall for the residents.
- There are currently 200 residents, and we aim to provide residential care for 500 persons in the near future.
individuals trained as part of this program
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Community Based Projects
Community based rehabilitation
Community Mental Health Program (CMHP)
Reaching the unreachable! This is our community outreach program that takes mental health services to the doorstep of rural households. First started in 2000, the program is funded by Andheri Hilfe, a German agency, taking a multi pronged approach to identify, treat and rehabilitate people with mental illness in rural communities. So far, 2100 persons have benefited from camps in Madurai east, Madurai west and Natham.
Dava Dua Program
Recognising the close relationship between faith and mental health, this project was designed to provide mental health services through faith based institutions. Taking an integrated approach to treating psychiatric illness - medical(dava) professionals examine and treat patients in tandem with prayers(dua) of faith healers under one roof. This ingenious idea was first conceived in 2014, in response to the tragic fire accident at Ervadi Dargah - a faith based healing institution.
Mrs. Pushpakala,
Alanganallur Turn on screen
The Trust team provided free treatment for my son suffering from mental and physical disabilities. They also donated a cow for us to be able to earn a monthly income. They provided training through experts on how to take care of the cow and connected us to a nearby depot for sale of milk
Thulasiram
Thiruparankundram
We are thankful to receive wheel chairs and walkers for both our bedridden sons suffering from Cerebral Palsy. They can now have more freedom in moving around. The trust also supported my wife with a tailoring machine
Community Based Projects
Sivakasi Camps
Since 2001, in collaboration with volunteers of Sathya Sai Samiti, a monthly camp to identify and treat mental illness has been conducted at Sivakasi, an industrial town situated 80km from Madurai. Medication and food is provided free of cost. Upon recovery, trained volunteers facilitate placement in industrial units in and around town. The 250th milestone camp was held earlier this year.
Rotary Blossom
Rotary Districts 3000, 5340 of USA & 2730 of japan, in association with our trust have launched a series of supportive program to enable a better quality of life for people with mental illness. The programs currently focus on 8 districts in southern TamilNadu and has so far reached to over ~one lakh people through its awareness programs, free mental healthcare schemes and vocational training project “Livelihood training project”.
persons with mental disabilities from 650 villages have received community-based mental health care.
mental health camps organised in rural areas in Tamil Nadu.
persons with mental disabilities identified in Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Dindigul districts.
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Program 06
Deaddiction and Aftercare
Rehabilitation for persons dependent on substances
Established in the year 1995, Chellamuthu Trust’s 30-bed, short-term, residential facility provides rehabilitation services for persons dependent on alcohol and substances. Its committed team of mental health professionals works towards improving the quality of life of such persons through appropriate interventions that include medical treatment, individual and group counseling and family counseling. So far, over 10,000 people have benefited from this service of the trust.
Recovered Alcoholic
When I was admitted for deaddiction, I have learned a lot about myself and about the issues that led to my drug use and how it started. Chellamuthu Trust has provided me with the opportunity to get my life on track and re-connect with my family
Wife of a recovered patient
celebrating 1 year of sobriety.
Without Chellamuthu Trust, my family would not be here today. My husband has a sound mind, he is healthy and happier than he has been in a very long time. I can never thank Chellamuthu Trust enough for all they have done for my family and me.”
Deaddiction & Aftercare
Fighting Addiction
- Detoxification with medicines under the supervision of physician / psychiatrist
- Treatment of co–occurring medical and psychiatric conditions
- Group therapy to help them sharing and learning from each other
- Individual counselling to patients and family members
- Special sessions on vital issues such as staying sober, preventing relapse and ways to improve quality of life
- Family sessions to help near and dear ones understand the disease of addiction, and their role in supporting the recovering individuals.
individuals trained as part of this program
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Program 07
Fostering independence through Vocational Training and Rehabilitation
Care Factory
Carefactory was started in 2018 as a social enterprise providing a fair opportunity to the society's vulnerable population while encouraging conscious consumerism through a range of thoughtfully designed handmade products. Carefactory trains and employs people recovered from mental illness and various disabilities to produce a range of products from baked goods to designer jute bags and home needs sold through our exclusive website, the proceeds from which are used to support various programs run by the trust.
Mr.E.Perumal
Age 40
During my treatment at the Trust, I got to learn gardening and paper bag making. Once I recovered, I was given a job in the Vocational Training Centre as a support staff. I am proud that I am able to earn money to contribute to my family
Mr. Nithin
Microfine Clothing, Madurai
I happy to support the vocational training projects of the trust by providing tailoring class and connecting them with my friends who are willing to purchase their products
Vocational Training
Educational Institute
Vocational Training
The trust's vocational training and rehabilitation enables people with mental disabilities to acquire employable and social skills thereby ensuring a financially secure and independent life of dignity. The residents are offered training such as tailoring, carpentry, book binding, screenprinting, baking and many such income generating skills. So far over 5,000 people have been trained and over 1,000 have been placed in secure jobs.
Dairy Farming and Agro-based Rehabilitation
In 2015, the trust in collaboration with the Tamil nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences(TNVASU) launched a three-month skill development programme in dairy farming for persons with mental disabilities. On successful completion, the candidates were eligible to a subsidy loan offered by the district administration, thus enabling vocational independence.
Residents are also engaged in various agro based activities growing organic vegetables and maintaining an orchard, which is therapeutic and provides a better quality of life.
recovered residents have secured job placements
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Program 08
Supportive services programs for families and caregivers
Speak2Us
SPEAK2Us is a suicide prevention helpline service provided by the trust with support of trained volunteers. Currently functions between 9am to 6pm everyday of the week. SPEAK2Us aims to create safe and supportive spaces to change conversations on depression, suicide and promote health.
Synergy
is a sibling’s network promoted by the Trust. It provides opportunity for siblings to share their anxieties, concerns, issues and to explore their role in the care of their sibling with mental disability.
Similarly siblings are given periodical training and some of those were identified for placement under supportive and competitive employment. They were also taken to such exposure visit to strengthen their capacities in their respective field.
Subitcham
a network of 350+ caregivers and people from various walks of life working towards better quality of life for the family of those with mental illness. This program is governed by the Family Fellowship Network, our trust's founder and executive chairman have been patrons of this program since 1999.
Mr. Dhanapalan
Retd. TWAD Engineer
I have been a volunteer with UDYOG for more than 5 years. I enjoy working for a cause as I find a lot of meaning in helping people recovering from mental illness find a remunerative job so they can be financially independent
Mother of a child
with special needs.
The network of caregivers 'Subitcham' is a great boon as we are able to connect with each other and not only realise that we have similar challenges but we are also able to learn from each others experiences. We don't feel as isolated now."
Supportive Services
Udyog
a network of volunteers working towards creating employment opportunities for family and caregivers of persons with disability
Legal Aid
A panel of lawyers meet every tuesday and thursday at our office in Madurai to provide free legal assistance to persons with mental disabilities and their families. This unit also works on organizing sensitisation programs for judges and law enforcement agencies.
individuals trained as part of this program
individuals benefitted from this program
workshops and trainings conducted under this program
volunteers who have trained individuals under this program
Volunteer & create BIG IMPACT
If you care about Mental Health, we’d love to have you join our team. Anybody can make a difference. Choose from a variety of our volunteering programs.
Our impact across THE STATE
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