Society Undertaking Poor People's Onus for Rehabilitation (SUPPORT)

Strives to rehabilitate and integrate substance-abusing street children and homeless youth in Mumbai through residential programmes, aiming to eradicate substance abuse and high-risk behaviors while promoting education and reintegration into society

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Cause Area

Geographies Served

Programs

  • Rehabilitation Programme - Boys & Girls

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    The rehabilitation programme focuses on behavioural change and integration into mainstream society after detoxification. Self-reflection facilitates transformation in behaviour, attitudes, habits, lifestyle, and thought processes. Group sessions provide life skills education, grooming, interpersonal skills, self-awareness, decision-making, stress coping, and emotional management. One-to-one sessions address the multidimensional aspects of drug addiction. Recreation, both indoor and outdoor, is essential for holistic development, teaching values, concentration, teamwork, and stability. Outdoor activities provide an outlet for energy, while indoor activities promote engagement and are facilitated by staff or peer educators. Picnics and outings expose children/youth to new experiences, disconnected from drug use.

  • Social Integration Programme

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    Social integration is facilitated through various means. Peer Educators, who are former addicts trained by the organisation, assist in the rehab programme, handling routine tasks and gaining work experience. The "Half Way Home" programme helps stabilize children, preparing them for reuniting with families or vocational training. Family reunion is encouraged to establish bonds and overcome negative emotions. Staff initiate contact with families through home visits and letters, coordinating with the Child Welfare Committee for children under 18. The child is formally handed over to parents/guardians, ensuring proper documentation and support.

  • Drug Prevention Programme

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    Prevention and awareness programmes on the harmful effects of drug abuse in educational institutions (schools, colleges, and communities) have become crucial due to the increasing prevalence of drug addiction among children and youth. Influences from media, such as films, television, advertisements, and books, shape attitudes and behaviours, while the breakdown of family value systems and changing societal dynamics contribute to the vulnerability of children. Empowering young individuals through education and awareness encourages responsible decision-making and a drug-free lifestyle, ensuring a healthier and normal life.

  • Detoxification Programme

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    This programme relieves physical discomfort and motivates them towards a promising future. It prioritizes taking children to medical centres for toxin removal, serving as the initial step towards drug cessation. Under the Juvenile Justice Act, all children below 18 are registered with the Government-appointed Child Welfare Committee. The detox programme aims to free individuals from addiction, encourage self-reflection, provide supervised treatment, offer information about rehabilitation, and raise awareness of addiction as a disease. The broader objective is to combat drug abuse among street children/youth through detoxification and rehabilitation initiatives, ensuring access to medical services, nutrition, regular check-ups, and post-detox health monitoring for better well-being.

Impact Metrics

  • Contacted Children and Youth Through Day Care Centre.

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2016-17 1065
    • 2017-18 974
    • 2019-20 1400
    • 2020-21 434
  • Number of Children and Youth Referred to Detox Support

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2016-17 75
    • 2017-18 73
    • 2019-20 107
    • 2020-21 50

Leadership Team

  • Ramesh Agarwal

    Trustee

  • Sapna Agarwal

    Trustee

  • Kalindi Mazumdar

    Trustee

  • Ramesh Thakkar

    Trustee

  • Prerna Sharma

    Trustee

  • Ms. Nigama Mascarenhas

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AABTS6799M

  • Registration Number

    20169

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AABTS6799MF19853

  • 12A

    AABTS6799ME19897

  • FCRA

    083780491

About

  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2009

Impact

SUPPORT has established 3 centres in Vakola and Saphale, providing education opportunities to a total of 131 children, with 79 boys and 52 girls enrolled in various standards, 11 boys and 4 girls are studying in the 10th standard, achieving a 100% pass rate with results ranging from 60% to 80%, facilitated admission for 11 children into I.T.I. courses, furthering their vocational prospects and creating a positive impact on their lives.

Vision and Mission

SUPPORT's vision is to encourage street children and homeless youth to overcome their drug addiction and reduce risk behavior through detoxification, rehabilitation and mainstreaming.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Manthan Plaza, 3rd floor, Vakola Market, Nehru Road, Santacruz, Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management