We go beyond simply placing volunteers. Every program is designed with a specific goal in mind, ensuring your efforts have a tangible impact on individuals and communities.
Psychology
Support mental health in vulnerable communities and healthcare settings. Help children and families heal and thrive.
At Humanity Outreach Initiative, psychology volunteers and interns play a vital role in promoting mental and emotional well-being among street-connected children, orphaned youth, and underserved families.
But the impact doesn’t stop there our psychology placements also extend to partner hospitals, where mental health support is an essential part of holistic healthcare.
Whether you're supporting trauma recovery in children, providing psycho education in community programs, or working alongside healthcare teams in clinical settings, your skills make a real and lasting difference.
What You’ll Experience:
Community-Based Mental Health Support: Work with children and families impacted by trauma, abuse, neglect, or homelessness. Help create safe, supportive environments through counseling, behavior management, and group sessions.
Hospital-Based Mental Health Care: Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and social workers to provide mental health support in hospitals. Assist with patient assessments, psychological first aid, stress management techniques, and referrals.
Hands-On Learning & Supervision: Gain practical experience under the guidance of experienced professionals. Learn how to adapt psychological principles to culturally sensitive and resource-limited settings.
Holistic, Multidisciplinary Approach: Participate in integrated care working alongside educators, nurses, midwives, and outreach teams to address children and families' mental and physical health.
Professional and Personal Growth: Develop key skills in communication, empathy, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and intercultural psychology, all while building confidence and purpose in your career.
Whether in a hospital ward or a community program, your care helps restore hope.
Volunteer with us and be the light in someone’s journey to healing.
Project Title: Psychological Support Project
Organized by: Humanity Outreach Initiative (HOI)
Implementing Location: Landmark Healthcare, Community 18, Tema West, Accra Ghana
Target Group: Individuals of all ages experiencing psychological or emotional challenges
Project Summary:
The Psychological Support Project is a mental health initiative of Humanity Outreach Initiative (HOI), conducted in partnership with Landmark Healthcare. The project is designed to address the psychological and emotional challenges faced by vulnerable populations especially those affected by poverty, abuse, displacement, and trauma.
By offering professional counseling, mental health assessments, and educational workshops, the project aims to support children, youth, and adults across all age groups. The services are delivered exclusively at Landmark Healthcare by licensed psychologists and mental health experts.
This project is a vital component of HOI's holistic approach to human development, promoting emotional resilience, mental well-being, and long-term recovery for individuals in crisis. It aligns with our mission to empower communities through compassion, care, and sustainable support systems.
Objectives:
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To provide free or subsidized individual and group counseling sessions
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To raise awareness about the importance of mental health in the community
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To offer stress management, trauma healing, and emotional resilience workshops
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To connect individuals with ongoing mental health support and referrals when necessary
Target Beneficiaries:
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Children and adolescents facing emotional or developmental issues
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Vulnerable adults, including women and men coping with trauma, stress, or depression
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Elderly individuals dealing with isolation or psychological decline
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Families requiring therapy and mental health education
Key Activities:
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Psychological screenings and assessments
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One-on-one and group therapy sessions
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Mental health awareness talks and community engagement events
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Collaboration with trained psychologists and mental health professionals at Landmark Healthcare
Expected Impact:
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Improved psychological resilience among vulnerable individuals
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Reduced stigma surrounding mental health issues
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Enhanced community well-being through proactive mental health support
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Sustainable access to psychological care for underserved populations
