Rescue Homeless People

A group of staff, volunteers and police officers visit the streets and encourage the street dwellers to seek help from Udayam. Destitute discharged from hospitals are also admitted at Udayam homes. There is a standard operating procedure followed for admission of new residents and other interventions.

 

Psychosocial Assessment 

After admission at Udayam homes, a psychosocial assessment will be done using a bio-psycho-social framework. As per this, appropriate interventions will be planned. Police verification of all residents is also done. 

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Health Care

Medical care if provided through government health systems. Psychiatric consultation is done by the DMHP team every month. Interventions such as counselling, psychotherapy, family interventions, etc. are provided by the staff and consultants from IMHANS.

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De-addiction Services

There are provisions such as the Alcoholic Anonymous group (AA group) where individuals who are addicted to substances can come together to share and resolve their issues with addiction.

 

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Family Counselling

Broken families and conflicts were some of the major identified causes of homelessness. If the resident identifies the family as an ideal space and wish to resolve familial issues, the staff would contact the family through known resources and family counseling was facilitated over the phone and in some cases, home visits were facilitated.

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Reuniting with Families

The possibility of reintegration with families is considered in certain cases and possible residents were reunited with family after necessary counseling. Travel facilities were arranged with the support of KSRTC and the Indian Railway. 

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Skill Development Programs

Udayam facilitates employment generation and better opportunities for its residents through skill-based training programs in various sectors. This enhanced the capabilities of the residents and accelerated their behavioural transitions as well.

 

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Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities were facilitated through newspaper advertisements and other ways. Interviews by different employers were conducted in specific areas. An occupational profile was created and meetings were conducted with potential employees. 

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​Support to Continue Education

A literacy program named “Jnanodayam” was initiated with the support of Kerala Literacy Mission, Kozhikode and DIET. Libraries were started in the homes and equivalency certificate exams were facilitated.

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Legal Aid Services

The majority of the residents do not have ID cards. Residents who have stayed for six months or more were provided with Aadhar and Voter ID cards. Similar legal aid regarding their rights and provisions were also given. 

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Library

All four homes have a library facility