Orientation to women leaders of self help group

The program began with an introduction about Suicide Prevention Helpdesk.  There was a round of introduction of participants and Self Help Groups. 80 members attended this meeting including Leaders. Session taken:Introduction of help desk: Defined the helpdesk, its objectives, different types of problem people could call us for--were also explained. Information about the timings was also informed.  Some examples of cases were shared like Domestic violence – alcoholism. Some important aspects of importance of women empowerment was shared which helps from being cowed down to domestic violence.

Outcome:

Around 20 women after the meeting shared about their personal problems of depression and domestic violence.  Counseling and information provided, --and referred to Suicide prevention help desk. This session was facilitated by Leaders of Mahila Mandal.