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During the second semester of the 2021-2022 academic year, the "On My Mind" program was implemented in 23 schools across Georgia. Over 800 students completed the evidence-based socio-emotional literacy program, with more than 20 teachers participating in its delivery. The program was implemented by BBSA-Georgia in collaboration with the Czech National Institute of Public Mental Health, and was funded by the US State Department. TBC and Re Bank also contributed to the project. The "On My Mind" program is a universal curriculum that teaches mental health literacy and social-emotional skills to 7th-8th grade students. The program consists of 20 lessons covering...

Evidence Based Practice Center is the first and only community center in Georgia, established in 2011, that provides assertive community treatment service to clients.Community treatment (ACT) is a holistic approach to treatment and rehabilitation, in contrast to the institution-based, biologically oriented psychiatric system. Center was developed with the support of Georgian-American specialists: psychologist Nino Abdushelishvili and psychiatrist Archil Abashidze, the American organization “People Encouraging People” (PEP) and Open Society Georgia foundation.   ...

The Family Crisis Intervention Centre (CIS) provides specialized multisystem services for the children, adolescents and their families. CIS is a pioneer in introducing the bio-psycho-social approach with a multi- and interdisciplinary team for affected families in crisis. The centre was founded in 2015. ...

Hand in Hand, a Tbilisi-based nongovernmental organization (NGO), is building stronger communities in Georgia by developing Community Based Housing for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health illnesses. Organization’s vision is a Georgia where all people, no matter their abilities or their disabilities, can participate fully in society, with access to housing, jobs, transportation, and social activities. Hand in Hand is to create healthy living environments for people with disabilities and to support their integration into society. ...