Support Services

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 Advocacy involves supporting clients in accessing and utilizing resources and services that can benefit their mental health and overall wellbeing. The objective of advocacy is to empower clients and promote their rights to access the care and support they need. Individuals who may be facing systemic barriers or discrimination in accessing mental health services, as well as those who may be marginalized or disadvantaged in other ways are our main objective. 

The expected outcomes of advocacy include improved access to mental health services, increased self-advocacy skills, and an overall improvement in mental health and wellbeing. Additionally, advocacy can also promote social change and address systemic issues that contribute to mental health disparities. 

 Socio-economic support involves addressing the social and economic factors that impact an individual's mental health and wellbeing. The objective of socio-economic support is to alleviate the stressors associated with financial instability and social exclusion, which can have a negative impact on an individual's mental health. The target audience for socio-economic support includes individuals and communities who may be facing poverty, unemployment, homelessness, and other socioeconomic challenges. 

The expected outcomes of socio-economic support include improved access to basic needs, such as food, housing, and healthcare, and an overall improvement in mental health and wellbeing. Additionally, socio-economic support can also promote social inclusion, empowerment, and resilience among marginalized communities. 

 Humanitarian support provided involves providing psychological assistance and support to individuals and communities affected by humanitarian crises, such as conflict, natural disasters, and displacement. The objective of humanitarian support is to alleviate suffering and promote resilience and recovery in the face of adversity. We focus on individuals and communities who have experienced trauma, displacement, loss, and other hardships as a result of humanitarian crises. 

We hope to improve mental health and wellbeing, increased coping skills, enhanced community resilience, and a reduction in the long-term impacts of humanitarian crises. Additionally, humanitarian support can also help address the structural and systemic issues that contribute to humanitarian crises and promote social change. Overall, humanitarian support is a critical aspect of BIRTH Fiji’s work and can help promote healing and recovery in the face of adversity.