Mending Minds Foundation (Fiji)
- Mending Minds was founded on 19th November, 2021.
- The Founder envisioned a society where Mental health is recognised as an essential part of our general well-being in which at risk individuals, vulnerable groups and their families struggling with mental health challenges are acknowledged and prioritised.
- Like-minded people joined Mending Minds with determination, dedication and passion to focus on enhancing the quality of peoples’ lives impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our clinical team comprises of counsellors and social workers who are very ambitious in helping build communities that are aware of what mental health is all about; inform communities about when and how to access relevant and appropriate MH&PS services; promote mental health; advocate for stigma reduction; and inspire other stakeholders, policy makers and interested parties to join hands and work collaboratively towards wellness, recovery and resiliency. We facilitate face-to-face sessions alongside tele-health services Fiji wide. In addition, we offer comprehensive psychosocial assessment with recommendations for treatment and link clients to additional specialist services where necessary.
- Our clinical team comprises of counsellors and social workers who are very ambitious in helping build communities that are aware of what mental health is all about; inform communities about when and how to access relevant and appropriate MH&PS services; promote mental health; advocate for stigma reduction; and inspire other stakeholders, policy makers and interested parties to join hands and work collaboratively towards wellness, recovery and resiliency.
- We facilitate face-to-face sessions alongside tele-health services Fiji wide.
- In addition, we offer comprehensive psychosocial assessment with recommendations for treatment and link clients to additional specialist services where necessary.
Our Mission
- Mending Minds Foundation (Fiji) is committed to providing inclusive mental health and psychosocial support services [MHPSS] to individuals, couples, families, children and marginalised communities from a holistic perspective that helps people live their lives with a greater sense of purpose, peace and connection to others and a clear understanding of self.
Our Vision
A. To create a welcoming, safe place for individuals to heal and grow.
B. To enhance quality of life by overcoming barriers and maximising potentials.
C. To empower every Fijian regardless of their income, to have access to competent mental health and psychosocial support services.
D. To be the pre-eminent centre of excellence boldly transforming counselling to inspire social change.
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1. We believe that our actions shall be guided by the principles of integrity, justice, excellence, compassion, dignity, respect, non-judgemental attitude and unconditional positive regard.
2. We believe that each individual has wisdom, creativity, potential and strength that can be enhanced and drawn on to bring personal healing and meaningful growth.
3. We believe in the value and beauty of diversity, respecting spiritual, cultural and individual differences, including sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, ability, race, age, body size/type, gender identity and gender expression, and political beliefs. The uniqueness of each person is to be honoured and understood in the context of counselling and social work.
4. We believe in increasing awareness and understanding of mental health issues and in challenging stigma and discrimination and promoting human rights.
5. We believe in providing interventions based on recognised best practices.
6. We believe that the wellness of professionals is integral to their ability to provide quality care and service. Hence, a supportive, engaging community of colleagues is a vital aspect of staying mentally healthy and continuing to grow professionally.
7. We believe that professional excellence and quality care is enhanced by an ongoing learning environment which includes the presence of ongoing consultation and capacity building through professional development opportunities.
What are your long term aims and vision for Fiji?
We have envisioned a society where mental health is recognized as an essential part of our general well-being in which at risk individuals, vulnerable groups and their families struggling with mental health challenges are acknowledged and prioritised. We would like to see that all mental health services are genuine, transparent, right-based, person-centred and adopt a whole system / community approach.
1. Funding for emerging NGO’s to sustain staffing, programs, operations etc
2. Professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers (skill-based trainings)
Choose Your Action Project
Action Project 83-01
Mending Minds would like for you to design a branding and logo to enhance visibility across all communication platform.
Action Project 83-02
Mending Minds would like for you to design resources and advocacy content.