Affordable Mental Health Services

We develop affordable, accessible Mental Health services by Putting people with lived experiences at the centre of our interventions.

The Mental 360 Method: Peer-Based Counselling

We empower at-risk youth to become resilient mental health champions dubbed Rafikis. This model guides them from vulnerability to resilience through a structured four-step process, emphasizing the power of peer support and professional intervention in managing mental health challenges.

Peer-Based Model

Our Peer-Based counselling services are designed to transform communities into resilient mental health champions through a structured four-step process:

  • Support: We provide immediate support to at-risk youth through our helpline and professional therapists, ensuring they receive the necessary care and guidance.
  • Equip: These youths, now on the path to resilience, are equipped with essential Mental Health Support skills to become peer mental health champions, known as Rafikis.
  • Deliver: Rafikis deliver effective Mental Health Support to their peers through virtual or physical social support groups, creating a supportive community environment.
  • Escalate: Rafikis can escalate complex cases to Mental 360’s helpline and professional therapists, ensuring that all individuals receive the level of care and support they need.

This cyclical process not only helps individuals at risk but also empowers them to support others, fostering a community of resilience and mental wellness.

Why the 360 Approach

Our Mental Health support services are targeted at, at-risk youth aged 18-35 but are not limited to this community. Therapy sessions are conducted at our offices or in our community wellness centres. Support is offered on a tiered model and is free for vulnerable and economically challenged groups.

Our helpline is open weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM, we seek to make this a 24/7 service soon with sufficient resources. Want to support this? 

The Science

The Peer-Based Intervention Model employed by Mental 360 is underpinned by robust scientific evidence, highlighting its effectiveness in mitigating mental health challenges. Our model is designed to leverage peer support to enhance mental health outcomes, and it is supported by the following key findings:

  • Proven to have a small additional impact compared to standard care: Research indicates that peer-based interventions offer a slight but meaningful improvement over traditional mental health care approaches (Source: PubMed).
  • Proven to reduce public and internal mental health stigma: Studies have shown that peer support models effectively reduce both societal and self-stigma associated with mental health conditions, promoting a more open and supportive environment (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry).
  • Scalable in low-resource settings: Our peer-based model is designed to be scalable and adaptable, making it particularly effective in low-resource environments where access to traditional mental health services may be limited (Source: PubMed).
  • Proven to improve mental health literacy and awareness: Implementing peer-based interventions has been shown to significantly enhance mental health literacy and awareness among participants, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to support themselves and others (Source: APA PsycNet).

By integrating these evidence-based principles, Mental 360’s Peer-Based Intervention Model ensures that our approach is both effective and impactful, helping to foster resilient communities through peer support.