Service to the Sick and Needy

The Benedict Menni Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Centre (BMPRC) is a residential facility for women with severe and chronic mental illness. With a capacity for 60 residents, the center currently cares for 58 women, many of whom were rescued from the streets, have no family support, and come from very vulnerable situations.

The center is managed by the Hospital Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus under the guidance of the Trivandrum Social Service Society. It is duly registered under the Charitable Societies Registration Act and the State Mental Health Authority.

Our Mission

To provide compassionate, specialized care to persons with mental illness, always respecting their dignity regardless of religion, ideology, or social class. The approach is humanistic and Christian, promoting total, holistic care.

Our Values

Hospitality is our core value. It inspires a welcoming attitude, service, and healing for individuals excluded due to illness, facilitating their reintegration into society.

Main Objectives

• Recover personal and social skills for reintegration
• Promote independent living
• Prevent psychosocial deterioration
• Support families and caregivers

Rehabilitation Programs

• Individual Care Plan (ICP)
• Individual and group psychotherapy
• Family support and psychoeducation
• Occupational therapy and vocational training
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Pastoral and spiritual care
• Physiotherapy
• Cultural and recreational activities

Operational Model

The center relies on donations and voluntary support from individuals and organizations. Contributions can be financial or material (meals, food items, etc.).

Donation Information:

• Account Name: Benedict Menni Psycho Social Rehabilitation Centre
• Account Number: 086601001174
• IFSC: ICIC0000866
• Bank: ICICI Bank, Kazhakuttam Branch

Current Challenges

• Building maintenance due to proximity to the sea (salt damage, humidity)
• Unstable monthly income
• Lack of family support for most residents
• Need for frequent repairs and utility payments
• Shortage of housekeeping staff

Join Our Mission

We welcome volunteers to share their time, skills, and compassion with our residents. Your presence can make a difference.

Feel free to contact us for more information or to make a donation.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14