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Divyarakshalayam means the abode of the holy redeemer, Jesus himself. Divyarakshalayam is a home for homeless wandering mental patients, those abandoned in the society in the family.

The people who reach Divyarakshalayam are mostly from the streets. These people are either deserted by kith and kin or come to the streets due to illness or due to the death of close relatives. Others who reach Divyarakshalayam are from poor families who are not able to take care of them financially.

What we do

Divyarakshalayam priority themes

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About us

A Home for the homeless Destitute and Mentally challenged

Divyarakshalayam is a home for homeless wandering mental patients. At Divyarakshalayam we provide good care to these persons. Our operations are managed by the donations received from various stakeholders.

Mr. Tomy Mathew, a 24-year-old young man had the inspiration to serve the downtrodden, hence he brought a mentally challenged person to his house and started looking after him. This happened during the year 1994. In 1995 he adopted one more person, and the process continued till the number of persons reached four. It was not possible to accommodate any more persons at home. At this time he put up the idea of constructing a shelter for them in his family property. With the support of his family members, he started Divyarakshalayam on the 15th of June 1996.

Support Recovery

Psycho Social Interventions

Psycho-social interventions are essential for fostering mental health and well-being. Case management coordinates essential services and resources to provide comprehensive care, while counseling provides support for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. The coordination of care ensures seamless integration between the various aspects of mental health treatment. The purpose of relapse prevention strategies is to help individuals maintain stability in their mental health and avoid setbacks, whereas psychotherapy focuses on cultivating healthier thought patterns and behaviors. All of these interventions improve quality of life and support recovery.

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Counselling

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Case management

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Care coordination

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Relapse prevention

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Psycho therapy

Our Activities

Rehabilitation Programme

Divyarakshalayam by an elected Management Committee functions through the leadership of the president, secretary, and treasurer. Various rehabilitation programs are below.

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Agriculture and Animal husbandry

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Aquaculture and Gardening

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Plastic Works and Packing Unit

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Recreational Programmes

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Group Activities

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Recovered patients to involve them day to day activities

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Community engagement and cultural activities

Our Treatment Type

Treatment Approaches

Divyarakshalayam provides comprehensive healthcare through regular medical and dental camps, addressing general and oral health needs. Monthly psychiatric consultations ensure continuous mental health support. Additionally, general treatments are coordinated with the Primary Health Center (PHC) and Taluk Hospital in Thodupuzha to manage various health issues effectively.

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Medical Camps

Free medical camps offer comprehensive health services and support for those without access to healthcare.

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Dental Camp

Special dental camps are held to address oral health needs, ensuring residents receive necessary dental care.

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Monthly Psychiatric Consultation

Psychiatric consultations are conducted monthly to assess and manage the mental health of the inmates, ensuring ongoing psychiatric support.

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General Treatment

General medical treatment is provided in coordination with the Primary Health Center (PHC) and Taluk Hospital in Thodupuzha to address various health issues of the residents.