Maithri, Kochi is a registered non-governmental organisation in Kochi (Cochin), working for suicide prevention in Kerala. It operates as part of Maithri Foundation Trust, a public charitable trust registered under the Charitable Trusts Act,1952. Maithri is a member of Befrienders India, the India Chapter of Befrienders Worldwide(formerly Befrienders International). Maithri follows Befrienders Internationals Eight-point Charter, which summarises its mission, objectives and policies. The motto of Maithri is ‘suicide prevention with people’s participation.’
Maithri offers emotional support to persons undergoing emotional distress, who may be in imminent danger of taking their own lives. Maithri’s services can be accessed by:
Personal visits to the center
Contacting the centre through Telephone
Sending a letter to the centre
Sending an e-mail .
The volunteer present at the center will spend time with the visitor (or the caller) for as long as is desired by him/her. No appointment is needed and no fees accepted. Anonymity of the person who contacted will be protected. On receiving requests from persons or groups promoting suicide-prevention in Kerala, out-reach programmes are also conducted. |
