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HOLISTIC PEER SUPPORT CENTER (HPSC)
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profile · synthesized from sources

The Holistic Peer Support Center (HPSC) is a Kenya-based mental health and wellness organization that bridges the gap between professional mental healthcare and community support. It empowers individuals through peer-led initiatives, offering free and affordable counseling, group therapy, and workshops. HPSC also advocates for mental health rights and works to reduce stigma.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Access to Justice Programming
Provides poor and marginalized individuals with access to legal information, advice, and representation.
Life Skills and Empowerment Workshops
Equips members with skills and knowledge needed for peer support in the community, focusing on holistic mental wellness.
Peer Coaching and Mentorship
Capacity-building for skills, knowledge, and resilience among target groups.
Psychosocial Support
Safe, confidential group sessions led by trained peer facilitators to share experiences and offer emotional support.
SGBV Survivor Support Program
Healing circles tailored for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, led by trained peer facilitators.
Volunteer and Outreach Initiatives
Reaches out to the community and makes a positive impact.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Psychosocial Support and Counseling Services 5 activities
    • Community outreach initiatives
      Conducts volunteer-driven outreach to engage and support the community, promoting mental health awareness and access to services.
    • Life skills, mental health, and resilience workshops
      Conducts workshops, community forums, and outreach activities to equip individuals, families, and community members with tools to understand mental health, recognize warning signs, build resilience, and develop life skills.
    • Organizational capacity building and impact measurement
      Strengthens organizational credibility and sustainability through capacity building, storytelling, impact measurement, partnership development, and compliance oversight to enhance community response to mental health needs.
    • Peer supporter training and certification
      Trains and certifies peer supporters to deliver trauma-informed, culturally relevant mental health and wellness support within the community.
    • Stigma reduction through education and media
      Reduces mental health stigma via education, outreach, and media campaigns that promote awareness and inclusive dialogue.
  • GBV Survivor Support Services 2 activities
    • Healing circles and specialized support for survivors
      Offers healing circles specifically designed for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, providing safe, inclusive spaces for recovery and emotional well-being.
    • Peer-led psychosocial support services
      Provides confidential group psychosocial support sessions, peer-led counseling, and group therapy facilitated by trained peer supporters, offering trauma-informed and culturally relevant care to individuals and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
  • Legal Empowerment & Pro Bono Services 1 activity
    • Legal support for marginalized populations
      Delivers legal information, advice, and representation support to poor and marginalized individuals, expanding access to justice.
  • Policy & Rights Advocacy 1 activity
    • Mental health advocacy and policy reform
      Advocates for policies that support mental health rights and the integration of peer support services in Kenya’s health system.
  • Youth and Peer Mentorship Programs 1 activity
    • Mentorship and peer coaching programs
      Connects individuals with supportive mentors and provides peer coaching to offer guidance, encouragement, positive role modeling, and skill-building to enhance personal resilience and development.
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • CBOs Partner — Works with community-based organizations to strengthen impact.
  • Langata Legal Aid Centre Partner — Partner of Holistic Peer Support Center
  • NGOs Partner — Partners with NGOs to strengthen impact.
  • Nairobi Community of Practice Partner — Partner of Holistic Peer Support Center
  • Pro Bono institute of Kenya Partner — Partner of Holistic Peer Support Center
  • Volunteer and Outreach Initiatives Partner — Engages volunteers in community outreach and support activities.
  • government agencies Partner — Collaborates with government agencies to strengthen impact.
  • healthcare providers Partner — Collaborates to strengthen referral pathways and coordinated care.
  • private sector partners Partner — Builds strategic relationships with private sector partners to strengthen impact.