New Psychosocial Support Center Opens in Dobroslav
A new psychosocial support center named POРАДА has been launched in Dobroslav, Odesa region, marking a significant step in the nationwide mental health program «How are you?» initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska.
This space has been created for women, girls, and families experiencing difficult life circumstances.
POРАДА is an acronym that stands for: Space of Support, Equality, Active Actions, Trust, and Targeted Assistance. These values form the foundation of the center's activities.
The center is staffed by a team of professionals including a psychologist, social worker, case manager, mentors, and community mobilizers. They provide daily support to the residents of the Dobroslav community, helping them navigate the challenges of wartime.
In the Family Center, parents and children can participate in group activities, receive individual consultations, humanitarian aid, and join clubs for mothers.
The Women’s Center offers training courses, support meetings, leadership training, and violence prevention workshops, as well as girls' clubs for teenagers.
«Opening such a space during wartime is not just a humanitarian need but a powerful step towards protection, equality, and hope,» said Jamila Akhter, a child protection specialist from UNICEF.
This initiative was made possible through the Charity Fund «Winds of Change» with financial support from UNICEF.
The POРАДА space is yet another example of how the «How are you?» program is transforming communities and helping Ukrainians maintain their mental health in the face of challenges.
The development and implementation of the program are coordinated by the Coordination Center of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine / Mental Health UA with the expert support of WHO.
