Sangath India

Sangath India Sangath is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation with primary focus areas in child development, adolescent and youth health, and mental health.

The major barriers to accessing health care include the emphasis on providing health care in medical settings, the lack of specialists and the high costs of medical care. Thus, in order to improve access to health care for children with developmental disabilities, adolescents and young people, or people with any form of mental disorder, our strategy has been to use relatively low cost human resour

ces or existing human resources, by empowering them with knowledge and providing them support from more specialized personnel. Examples of this work include:


• Training lay people to deliver psychosocial treatments for depression in adults attending primary health care centres (the Manas model) or for schizophrenia in community settings (the COPSI model).

• Training lay people or teachers to deliver a package of interventions for promoting the health of adolescents in schools (the SHAPE model).

• Integrating learning resource rooms and remedial education in mainstream schools with the aim of promoting inclusive education for children with learning disabilities.(the LEL & Prayas model)

• Training community maternal and child workers (anganwadi workers) to promote early child development among preschoolers.

• Training community out reach workers to promote the mental health of PLHIV and their caregivers (the ASHA model).

Sangath is proud to be part of the International Purple Fest 2025!Under the theme “Think Inclusive – Advancing Inclusion...
09/10/2025

Sangath is proud to be part of the International Purple Fest 2025!

Under the theme “Think Inclusive – Advancing Inclusion through Universal Design for Everyone,” the Fest features interactive zones, policy discussions, cultural showcases, and innovations promoting equal participation for persons with disabilities. 

Visit our stall to learn more about our initiatives for inclusive mental health and community wellbeing. We’re highlighting our NAMASTE and iHEAR initiatives at the fest! 

💜Come by the Sangath stall to check out our resources, meet our teams, and engage with us all through the fest! 

Learn more about the projects here: https://www.sangath.in/ 

[PurpleFest2025, Sangath, NAMASTE, iHEAR Inclusion For All, Accessibility Matters Think Inclusive]

🌎Global impact in action!We’re proud to share that Pattie Gonsalves, Director of the Youth Mental Health Group at Sangat...
09/10/2025

🌎Global impact in action!

We’re proud to share that Pattie Gonsalves, Director of the Youth Mental Health Group at Sangath, recently led a dynamic workshop at the 13th Non-Profit Sector Development Forum in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

📌In a session focused on co-designing youth leadership solutions with end users, Dr. Gonsalves engaged Saudi youth and professionals from NGOs and educational institutions — championing participatory approaches that place young people at the heart of change.

Look our for few moments from the workshop, where collaboration, creativity, and lived experience took center stage.

You can also catch a live stream of Dr Gonsalves’s plenary talk here: https://lnkd.in/dqKhFEGT

At Sangath, we believe that meaningful mental health and leadership solutions must be shaped with the communities they aim to serve.

Thank you to the organizers from the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals - KFUPM for this opportunity to connect, learn, and build bridges across borders.

🎉 Exciting Milestone for Mental Health in Schools!We're proud to share that Sangath India's has officially signed an ...
23/07/2025

🎉 Exciting Milestone for Mental Health in Schools!

We're proud to share that Sangath India's has officially signed an with the Department of Education, Jaipur, Rajasthan at Shiksha Sankul - marking a significant step forward in our mission to make mental health support accessible for all young people.

This partnership will roll out across 40 Government Senior Secondary Schools, empowering students, teachers, and key stakeholders to foster safe, inclusive and mentally healthy school environments.
Our key focus areas include:
🔸School RISE (Resilience through Interventions for Strengthening Emotions) sessions to support student wellbeing
🔸 Teacher training to strengthen mental health awareness and leadership in school settings
🔸Sports Teacher training to promote student engagement & sensitization around
🔸 Gatekeeper training on and community care
🔸Public engagement initiatives to reduce stigma and promote through grassroots

🌟 Together with government champions and trained professionals, we continue to advance towards .

Early Intervention: A Game Changer for Children with Autism.The earlier we act, the stronger the foundations we build.Ea...
21/04/2025

Early Intervention: A Game Changer for Children with Autism.

The earlier we act, the stronger the foundations we build.

Early intervention isn't just about teaching skills-it's about creating opportunities. With timely, evidence-based support, children with autism can develop stronger communication, social engagement, and daily living skills that shape their future in meaningful ways.

What does the Sangath India Experts say on early intervention-

💡Empowering parents with the right tools from the start makes all the difference.

💬Personalized therapies and support systems help children thrive-while also strengthening families and building inclusive communities.

🤝🏻Early support fosters better parent-child relationships, improves long-term outcomes, and helps every child reach their unique potential.

Let's continue to advocate for early, accessible,and compassionate intervention-because every child deserves the chance to shine

This , we wanted to shift the spotlight to the real experts-the parents of children with Autism.We asked the parents a ...
14/04/2025

This , we wanted to shift the spotlight to the real experts-the parents of children with Autism.

We asked the parents a simple yet powerful question: "What would you want other parents to know?"

Here's a glimpse of what they shared:
"Celebrate every milestone-big or small. Progress may look different, but it's still progress."
"Don't compare journeys. Each child is unique, and that's a beautiful thing."
"Find your village. Support, understanding, and community make all the difference."
These voices remind us that acceptance is more than awareness- It's listening. It's learning. It's standing together.

To all the parents: Your strength and love light the way. To everyone else: Let's keep building a world that embraces neurodiversity, with empathy and action.

😷Is Autism a "disease"?💉Can Autism be "cured"?👀"People with autism do not make eye contact."Do you struggle with these a...
11/04/2025

😷Is Autism a "disease"?
💉Can Autism be "cured"?
👀"People with autism do not make eye contact."

Do you struggle with these and many such questions on Autism, or you know people around you, who still hold myths around Autism?

Let's bust myths with fact checking and spread awareness on these commonly misunderstood facts on Autism.

Do you still have more myths to bust, on Autism Spectrum Disorder !?

Leave your questions in the comment section below, and NAMASTE team (Neurodevelopment & Autism in South Asia: Treatment & Evidence) at Sangath India will answer your questions.

Why is Early Intervention the key in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?What are the available Interventions in India, in su...
07/04/2025

Why is Early Intervention the key in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
What are the available Interventions in India, in support for Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Check out this carefully put together resource guide, highlighting the referral pathways for ASD & interventions/ support systems available in Goa & Delhi.

Do you have questions on ASD, confused about where to get the support from? Leave us a comment or your questions below, and Sangath team will address your queries.

🔹Lit it up Blue🔹on World Autism Awareness Day, 2nd April 2025.Sangath teams at Goa, Bhopal & Delhi Hubs sported vibrant...
04/04/2025

🔹Lit it up Blue🔹on World Autism Awareness Day, 2nd April 2025.

Sangath teams at Goa, Bhopal & Delhi Hubs sported vibrant shades of 🩵blue🩵 showing their solidarity with individuals with autism & raise awareness to & the autism community.

Sangath Webinar on 'Understanding Autism' brought the focus on Lived experiences of Autism community & in resonance with this year's theme of 'Advancing Neurodiversity', with speakers Muskan P. and Gopika Kapoor.

Sangath also raised awareness on Autism spectrum with general public, through its article on 'Advancing Autism Care in Goa', in Goan daily, The Navhind Times. To read the full article, please visit the News section of Sangath Website https://www.sangath.in/news

Follow Sangath to stay aware on Autism Spectrum & Advancing Neurodiversity, as Sangath celebrates World Autism Acceptance Month!



Metropolis research programme invites pitches for a talented graphic designer (individual/firm) to design booklets, manu...
29/10/2024

Metropolis research programme invites pitches for a talented graphic designer (individual/firm) to design booklets, manuals and more! The selected designer will be required to work in consultation with the Sangath team based in New Delhi. Please share your pitch with us by 5pm November 6th 2024. To learn more about the project and the scope of work please refer to the link in our bio!

[Graphic design, graphic designer, job, ad, job ad, proposal, mental health]

Most working adults spend nearly two-third of their waking time at their workplace. The challenges of working include ta...
25/09/2024

Most working adults spend nearly two-third of their waking time at their workplace. The challenges of working include task-execution, meeting deadlines, managing teams, work related travel, managing interpersonal relationships, etc. which can be further compounded by some workplace specific issues like long work hours, erratic work hours, handling critical issues of life and death, etc. This causes a significant impact on mental health wellbeing of employees. Mental Health professionals and Human Resources personnel have been expressing these concerns and accordingly the theme for the World Mental Health day 2024 is Mental Health In the workplace.

We are cordially inviting you to attend a panel discussion followed by open interaction on *Mental Health in the Work Place*

*Date* 26th September 2024
*Day* Thursday
*Time* 4:00- 6:30 pm
*Place* Avritti Bhawan, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya *Manav Sangrahalaya*
Shyamla Hills- Bhopal

*Organised by*- AIIMS Bhopal and Sangath Bhopal Hub. Supported by an India BioScience Outreach grant to the Centre for Brain & Medicine, NIMHANS

Google Map Location for venue: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4wy3QzazrVbD6Mtq9 (Pls enter from Karapat Gate- located along the Upper Lake View Road)

"Going to see a doctor, or booking an appointment causes me immense anxiety, because I fear judgement. WE DON'T NEED IT ...
06/09/2024

"Going to see a doctor, or booking an appointment causes me immense anxiety, because I fear judgement. WE DON'T NEED IT FROM YOU." - says VJ one of the co-creator about their experiences with the healthcare providers in their Zine.

Content Warnings and Themes: Medical discrimination, Bullying, Fatphobia and body shaming, Chronic illness and disability, Mental health struggles, Q***r identity marginalization, Trauma related to healthcare experiences

iHEAR Q***r Chronicles project collected the narratives of 19 q***r people from all across India about their experiences of exclusion and inclusion in healthcare. The narratives will soon be available on our website.

"These case studies reflect the real-life experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals connected to Lakshya, shared with full con...
03/09/2024

"These case studies reflect the real-life experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals connected to Lakshya, shared with full consent and names masked for privacy."- says Lakshya one of the co-creator about the case studies they shared reflecting real-life experiences of Q***r individuals in the healthcare system.

Content Warnings and Themes: Gender Identity and Transition, Medical Challenges Post-Surgery, Physical Health Issues, Healthcare Discrimination, Mental and Emotional Struggles.

iHEAR Q***r Chronicles project collected the narratives of 19 q***r people from all across India about their experiences of exclusion and inclusion in healthcare. The completed narratives will soon be available on our website.

The following are the backgrounds of the cases studies, to access and read the whole case studies type the link or tap the link in bio- https://bit.ly/qc_narrative_8

Address

451 (168), Bhatkar Wado, Succour, Porvorim
Goa
403501

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+919552530557

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