Make a Conversation Foundation
Focuses on counselling, research, and awareness on mental health problems
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
Cause Area
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Programs
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Research
• Telephonic counselling effectiveness study - Implementation Research
• Project Vatawriksha: examining psychiatric treatments' impact on elderly mental health through community health workers - implementation research
• Project Ekalavya: a rural-based rehabilitation initiative for individuals with schizophrenia and their caregivers
• Journal Club: The inaugural session featured a discussion on the initial psychological implications of COVID-19 from the PLOS ONE journal. This club aims to build the capacity of all team members through research engagement. -
Counseling
• Complimentary phone counselling
• In-person counselling initiating soon in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Agra group
• Workshops tailored for eight or more individuals as a component of preventative mental health care -
Awareness
• Promoted mental health awareness via diverse social media channels
• Conducted a screening of the film "Devrai" along with a panel discussion featuring Dr. Mohan Agashe and Dr. Manoj Bhatawdekar. Additionally, held an awareness session on overall mental health for Pravara Medical College students.
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAOCM0269Q
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Registration Number
U85300MH2020NPL350106
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CSR Form 1
Not Available
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80G
AAOCM0269QF20221
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12A
AAOCM0269QE20221
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FCRA
Not Available
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
2020
Impact
Samvad aims to build a public health model to increase the coverage of basic interventions for mental health.
Vision and Mission
To improve mental health across the globe by empowering existing resources to provide psychological support. The major barriers to accessing mental healthcare include stigma, high cost of treatment, lack of awareness, not much existing research regarding therapies. We want to bridge this gap and create a community for mental health about mental health and by people passionate about mental health.
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Location
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Offices in Cities
Bangalore, Agra
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management