. is a community-led organization based in Lira, northern Uganda. We provide free counselling, safe support groups, referrals, and hope — so that no one in our community has to face a mental health difficulty alone.
Supporting People With Mental Health Ltd – Uganda (.) is based in Lira and works across northern Uganda to make mental health support practical, stigma-free, and accessible. We walk with youth, women, caregivers, and trauma survivors — from the first conversation to full recovery — through counselling, community outreach, and partnerships with health facilities.
Our StoryFrom the first conversation to full recovery — free of charge, free of judgment.
Free, confidential counselling and safe peer support groups for youth, women, caregivers, and trauma survivors.
Reach outWe link people from the community to health facilities, and refer severe cases onward to Lira Regional Referral Hospital.
How it worksCommunity outreaches, radio talk shows, and dialogues that break the stigma around mental health.
Our campaignsWe train mental health case workers, teachers, health workers, and community leaders to spot early warning signs and refer people to help.
Request trainingResilience and coping skills programs in schools and workplaces, focused on prevention and early intervention.
Learn moreWe conduct home visits and monitor clients to ensure continuous support long after the first session.
Our approachLife skills, school wellness programs, and a safe space to talk.
Counselling and support groups built around women's realities.
Support for those who carry the weight of caring for others.
Trauma-informed care that honors every survivor's journey.
We believe mental health is health — and that healing happens best within supportive communities.— Our founding belief
Support designed by and for the people of northern Uganda — rooted in local language, culture, and trust.
No shame, no judgment. Every person is met with dignity, confidentiality, and respect.
Recovery is real. We celebrate every step forward and never give up on anyone.
Your gift funds free counselling sessions, care packages, community outreaches, and the training of mental health workers across northern Uganda.
Provides one client with essential care items — soap, sugar, beans, and posho — during recovery.
Give basicsCovers a full month of free, confidential counselling sessions for one person in need.
Fund sessionsSponsors a community outreach or radio talk show reaching hundreds of people with life-saving information.
Sponsor outreachTrains one community mental health worker who will go on to support an entire village.
Train a helperReach out today — free, confidential, and without judgment. Every conversation matters.
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