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25 YEARS AND SERVINGA Registered NGO
Delhi Sumaitri Kolkata Lifeline foundation Chennai Sneha NaviMumbai Aaasra Ahmeadabad Saath Mumbai The Samaritans Secunderabad Roshni Kochi Maithri Kozhikode Thanal Jamshedpur Jeevan Thrissur Maithri North Paravur Prateeksh
Crisis Intervention for people who are distressed and Suicidal
We have received over 1.5 lac calls till date-12-15 calls/day. 50% of them from age group-15-35
We operate out of premises provided to us by NDMC
Callers contact us on our dedicated helpline or by visiting us, by Email or even writing to us
Currently, we serve for 8 hours on week days and 12 hours on weekends; eventual aim- 24 hours
7 days a week; 365 days a year – as “suicide” observes no holidays
Services are absolutely free
“We” – a bunch of 30 odd volunteers Carefully selected and trained – only 2%
make it Chosen for their sensitivity and not for their
personal backgrounds or professional credentials, if any
Choose to remain completely Anonymous Nothing beyond first name Spotlight remains on the Caller No social badge is worn for working at
Sumaitri Work with no remuneration, what so ever
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OFFICE EDUCATION TRAVEL STRESS + STRESS +STRESS +STRESS
= ??? No Release ????
One person attempts Suicide in Delhi – every minuteEvery 10th slide – a person dies of suicide
We contribute to Suicide Prevention not just by being the safety valve for people who are in the midst of action…
But also by talking to People early on so that their despair and distress does not build-up to suicidal feelings
We “Befriend” our callers who contact us Befriending a Suicidal involves Active Listening
Focus on Feelings not just Facts No Judgments – why is he what is he? No Advices for we have none to offer and he
does not need it from us . In absolute confidence- we do not share their
stories with any body- friends and families included
With a luxury of Time – which is becoming rarer With no Sympathy- only Empathy We cannot change the content of their lives but
certainly let them discover an alternate context.
People Commit Suicide without giving any warning
It is in the genes It is only a curse of the Rich;
not so much the bane of the Poor
They are Mentally ill People who attempt Suicide
really want to die It is gender skewed- more in
women More attempts in daytime
Don’t worry, you’ll be alright If it gets so bad, just say a little prayer and go to bed Just Chill! It is quite simple, all you need to do is…… Just try and pull yourself together Time is the best healer I know you miss him, but don’t worry you’ll get over it Whatever happens, happens for the good There are a lot of people worse off than you, take
heart Don’t cry, it was god’s wish; be a man- boys don’t cry All you need is a good kick in the rear!!! Come let’s go for a movie
I only want to be accepted….with my fears…with my confusions…with my blocks…with my incoherence…not that I want to die…
How Would You Feel If your Concern’s concern Saved a Life
?
How can WE collaborate?
Sponsor advertisements. (newspapers, magazines, posters, hand bills etc)
Donate Money
Volunteer
Sponsor out reach programs.
Sumaitri Out reach at your premises.
Stress handling workshops
Train staff to recognize stress symptoms and refer.
Create awareness amongst staff
Aradhna Hostel Complex Basement#1, Bhangwandas Lane, Off Bhagwandas RoadNear Mandi HouseNew Delhi 110 001
Tel: 23389090
Monday to Friday – 2 P.M. to 10 P.M.Saturday & Sunday – 10 A.M. to 10 P.M.
We work 365 days a year because suicide doesn’t see a holiday.
