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Rural and School/Educational Institution Outreach Program – Lifeline Foundation
Lifeline Foundation’s Rural and School/Educational Institution Outreach Program is a grassroots initiative designed to promote mental health awareness and emotional well-being in rural and semi-urban communities.
Through school-based sessions, community meetings, and collaborations with local organizations, Lifeline reaches individuals who often lack access to mental health education or support systems. Our sessions focus on empathy, emotional awareness, stress management, and suicide prevention, encouraging open dialogue and early intervention.
Teachers, students, and community volunteers are equipped with practical tools to recognize distress, offer support, and connect people to Lifeline’s helpline when needed.
By building awareness and compassion at the community level, Lifeline is helping shape emotionally stronger, more connected, and stigma-free rural societies — where every life is valued and every voice matters.
4 October 2025 – “Beyond Silence” — an open conversation on mental health, with Lions’ Club of Calcutta North
The Lions Club of Calcutta North, in collaboration with Lifeline Foundation, hosted “Beyond Silence” on 4th October at Hindustan Club, Kolkata — a session to break the stigma around mental health.
Led by Manjit Ghai and Molly Thambi, Deputy Directors of Lifeline Foundation, the discussion focused on recognizing distress, listening without judgment, and building community support for suicide prevention. The event encouraged open sharing, highlighting that mental health is as vital as physical health. It ended with an engaging Q&A over hi-tea.
Key Message: All wounds are not visible — it’s time to listen, talk, and go beyond silence.
Attendance: Over 50 participants attended the seminar
20 September 2025– Session at Muralidhar College (in collaboration with Lions Club)
A mental health session was held for over 120 students, covering the following topics:
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Understanding mental health challenges
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Coping strategies for young adults
16 September 2025– Mental Health Outreach Sessions in Sundarban
Conducted in collaboration with Swapnopuron Welfare Society at Swapnopuran Shiksha Niketan, Ghuni Adarsha High School, Barunhat High School, and Rameswarpur Nehru Vidyaniketan, with the participation of 466 students. The sessions focused on:
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Suicide ideation
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Mental health awareness
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Emotional resilience
12 September 2025– Workshop at Silver Point School, Kasba
"You Are Not Alone. Life Is Precious!
Yes to Life! Every Mind Matters"
An interactive session with 190 students focused on:
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Mental health awareness
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Resilience building
10 September 2025– Visit to Antara Psychiatric Hospital
Our team engaged in a two-hour experiential learning exchange at Antara, aimed at enhancing our understanding and practices.
Volunteer Support: Approximately 40 volunteers actively participated, contributing to a meaningful interaction with the facility.
10 September 2025– World Suicide Prevention Day Commemoration at AIIMS, New Delhi
Our Deputy Director and Treasurer of Befrienders Initiative, Ms. Manjit Ghai, was invited to AIIMS, New Delhi, where she had the honour of sharing the platform with Mr. Shrenik Shah, a renowned cancer survivor, TEDx and motivational speaker. Her presence reflected Lifeline’s growing recognition in national-level mental health initiatives.
7 September 2025– “Yes to Life!” Awareness Walk
From 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, the walk began at the Menoka gate of Rabindra Sarobar and concluded at Lions Safari Park, Southern Avenue. This symbolic initiative emphasized our shared commitment to breaking the silence around mental health.
Attendance: Over 75 participants joined the walk, reflecting strong community engagement.
19-22 August 2025 - Salvation Army Training Session
A training programme was conducted for the Salvation Army. During this session, we had the privilege of training 25 officers from the Salvation Army across India in Suicide Prevention. These officers will now return to their respective territories and equip their community-level workforce to support individuals struggling with mental health issues and suicidal ideation — an important step in extending the reach of our Outreach Work.
