Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Services & Hospital Reform
Anayatta Foundation, incorporated in December 2021, is a Non profit organization committed to providing personalized, recovery-oriented rehabilitation services for people with severe mental illness in institutional care settings. Our mission is to enable access to recovery-oriented rehabilitation services aimed at ensuring independent living, such that people may find exit pathways out of psychiatric institutions.
Expert Mental Health Professionals
- 20+ years combined experience in psychiatric care and rehabilitation
- Team of psychiatrists and trained social workers
- Technical experts in mental hospital reform
Mission, Vision & History of Anayatta
Our Mission
Enhance organizational capacity to address the needs of underprivileged and vulnerable people in the sectors of Health (Mental Health, Non-Communicable Diseases, General Medical Conditions), Education, Livelihood, Agriculture, Water, and Sanitation. Our primary focus is on mental health rehabilitation and ensuring recovery-oriented care for people with severe mental illness.
- Provide personalized, recovery-oriented rehabilitation services for people with severe mental illness.
- Enable access to community-based mental health services in underserved areas of Vidarbha region.
- Facilitate mental hospital reform and institutional care improvements through expert technical assistance.
- Promote dignity, rights, and independent living outcomes for people with mental health conditions.
We believe that with proper support, professional guidance, and recovery-oriented approaches, people with severe mental illness can achieve independent living and meaningful community integration. Our team works tirelessly to create exit pathways out of psychiatric institutions and establish sustainable recovery frameworks.
Our Vision
To be an organization committed to core values such as legitimate rights, equity, justice, honesty, and social sensitivity, dedicated to the upliftment of underprivileged, marginalized, and vulnerable communities. We envision a society where people with mental illness are treated with dignity and have equal access to quality mental health services.
- Mental health care accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographic location.
- Recovery-oriented rehabilitation as the standard of care in mental health institutions and communities.
- Reduced stigma surrounding mental illness through awareness and education programs.
- Strong collaboration between government, NGOs, and communities for sustainable mental health outcomes.
- Empowered individuals with mental health conditions living independently and contributing to society.
- Excellence in clinical practice, social work interventions, and community mental health initiatives.
- Evidence-based approaches to mental hospital reform that protect patient rights and dignity.
- Sustainable programs that create lasting positive change in the mental health sector.
Our History & Journey
December 2021: Anayatta Foundation was incorporated as a not-for-profit company under the Companies Act 2013. The foundation was initiated in response to the urgent need for sustained rehabilitative care for people with severe mental illness in institutional care settings.
Foundation of Expertise: Our founding team comprised experienced psychiatrists and social workers with cumulatively over 20 years of experience across the spectrum of mental health services, including institutional care, community-based mental health, and specialist long-term care. This rich background has enabled us to develop evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches.
TATA Trust Udaan Partnership: Anayatta Foundation became one of the few mental health organizations in India to engage in mental hospital reform. Our core team was part of the larger TATA Trust – Udaan programme, aimed at recovery-oriented mental hospital reform at Regional Mental Hospital, Nagpur (RMHN). We have been involved in this transformational initiative since its inception and seen the programme to fruition. Our technical expertise and government linkages have made us key influencers and stakeholders capable of facilitating systemic change.
Registrations & Compliance: Since our incorporation, we have obtained all necessary registrations including Section 8 Certificate, 12A, 80G tax exemptions, FCRA certification, and recognition from Government of Maharashtra Department of Mental Health. We are listed on NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog) and maintain highest standards of compliance and financial transparency.
Growth & Impact: Over the years, we have expanded our services to reach 150+ patients in rehabilitation, established community mental health programs across Vidarbha, and contributed to hospital reform initiatives. Today, Anayatta Foundation stands as a beacon of hope for mental health recovery and rehabilitation in the region.
Our Recovery Programme
Comprehensive rehabilitation services designed to enable sustainable exit pathways from institutional care for persons with severe mental illness through psychosocial rehabilitation, community reintegration, and livelihood facilitation.
Programme Goal
Enable sustainable exit pathways from institutional care for persons with severe mental illness through comprehensive psychosocial rehabilitation, community reintegration, and livelihood facilitation.
Programme Objectives
- Facilitate successful discharge and community reintegration by providing individualized rehabilitation services through Step-Down Wards at the Regional Mental Hospital, Nagpur (RMHN).
- Create sustainable employment and livelihood opportunities for persons with severe mental illness through skill development and vocational training.
- Provide Day Care Centre services that enhance functional abilities, promote independent living skills, improve social participation, and offer meaningful recreational and leisure activities.
Key Achievements
Transition to Step-Down Wards
398 service users successfully transitioned into the Step-Down Wards, preparing them for community living through structured rehabilitation.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
434 service users participated in rehabilitation services focused on:
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Emotional well-being
- Financial management
- Employment readiness
- Social relationship building
- Independent living skills
Community Reintegration
249 service users were successfully reintegrated into the community.
Multiple service users' family addresses were traced, and reunification was facilitated through coordinated efforts involving families, NGOs, and individual stakeholders.
Social and Economic Security
To strengthen social inclusion and financial independence:
197 service users received Aadhaar Cards (with additional RMHN service users also supported in obtaining Aadhaar).
50 service users obtained Ration Cards.
27 service users opened bank accounts with programme support.
Skill Development and Employment Readiness
247 service users received vocational skill training and employment-oriented support through the Day Care Centre.
Vocational Training Activities:
Computer Training
Tailoring Unit
Housekeeping
Farming & Gardening
Broom Making
Paper Plate & Bowl Making
Handloom
Jewellery Making
Doormat Making
Food Truck Operations
These activities enhanced employability, promoted income-generation opportunities, and strengthened independent living skills among persons with severe mental illness.
What Patients & Families Say About Anayatta
Patients and families consistently praise Anayatta Foundation for our professional approach, compassionate care, and commitment to recovery-oriented rehabilitation services.