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Program

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Prevention

CRAF supports awareness, prevention, referral systems, psychosocial support, and community education to strengthen mental health and reduce substance abuse risks.

Program Objective

What this program is designed to achieve

To promote mental health literacy, reduce stigma, strengthen psychosocial support systems, and prevent drug and substance abuse through education, early prevention, referral awareness, and community engagement.

Core Activities

  • Community sensitization, school wellness sessions, youth prevention education, family and caregiver engagement.
  • Training for facilitators, teachers, frontline workers, social workers, and community actors.
  • Referral and rehabilitation awareness through collaboration with health and social service institutions.
  • Research, data, policy advocacy, media, radio, and digital prevention messaging.

Psychosocial Support

Practical education, referral coordination, and resilience activities for vulnerable groups, youth, and community members.

Capacity Building

Training and technical support for facilitators, field teams, schools, and community partners.

Evidence and Learning

Research, reporting, and learning documentation to help partners understand needs, risks, and outcomes.

Work with CRAF

CRAF welcomes partners, schools, communities, institutions, technical experts, and funders interested in strengthening this program area.

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