Mental Health Initiatives

Coordinator: Zarina Kurbanbekova

E-mail: kurbanbekova@osi.tajik.net

Goal: rendering assistance in the formation of the positive attitude of the society towards people with mental disabilities. Building the capacity, and exploring the alternative approaches to social rehabilitation of people with mental disabilities.

Priorities:

• Assistance in development of Inclusive Education in collaboration with OSI Educational programs

• Grant support for pilot projects on inclusive education

• Assistance in development of early screening and referral system for children with mental disabilities

• Assistance in capacity building of specialists on correction and rehabilitation of children with mental disabilities and special needs

Partners:

• Ministry of Health

• Ministry of Education

• Ministry of labour and social protection of RT

• Health Department, Dushanbe

• OBMO «Zdorovie»

• PO «Markazi Nur»

• Psychological, medical and pedagogical consultation, Dushanbe

• Kindergarten 129, Dushanbe