Overall Objective:
LICO promotes improved health and wellbeing among vulnerable individuals, families and communities through mental health support, health awareness, referral linkages, counselling, nutrition education and community-based health promotion.
To contribute to improved health and wellbeing among vulnerable individuals, families and communities by strengthening mental health support, disease prevention, access to health services, nutrition awareness and community-based health promotion.
LICO supports individuals and families affected by mental health challenges through community-based awareness, care, treatment linkages and social reintegration.
Key Activities
- Mental Health Awareness and Stigma Reduction
Conduct community awareness sessions to increase understanding of mental health, promote early help-seeking and reduce stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental health conditions. - Identification and Registration of Clients
Identify individuals experiencing mental health challenges and facilitate appropriate registration, assessment and documentation for continued support and follow-up. - Treatment and Referral Linkages
Facilitate access to appropriate mental health treatment and link clients to health facilities, specialists and other relevant service providers for further assessment and management. - Counselling and Psychosocial Support
Provide counselling, guidance and appropriate psychosocial support to individuals and families affected by mental health challenges. - Family and Community Reintegration
Support clients following treatment to safely reintegrate into their families and communities, while promoting acceptance, dignity, social support and continued follow-up. - Community and Family Support
Engage families, community leaders and other relevant stakeholders in supporting individuals with mental health challenges and promoting inclusive community care.
LICO promotes healthy living and increased access to essential health information and services through community awareness, prevention, referral and nutrition interventions.
LICO promotKey Activities
- Health Awareness and Disease Prevention
Conduct community sensitisation on communicable diseases and other priority health concerns, including HIV/AIDS, prevention measures, early detection and appropriate health-seeking behaviour. - Health Referral Pathways
Disseminate information on available health services and referral pathways to help community members understand where and when to seek appropriate medical care. - Health-Seeking Behaviour Promotion
Encourage individuals and families to seek timely medical attention, participate in preventive health services and adopt practices that reduce health risks. - Food, Nutrition and Healthy Living
Promote balanced diets, good nutrition, food safety and healthy lifestyles as important foundations for disease prevention, wellbeing and improved quality of life. - Community Health Education
Work with communities, local leaders and other stakeholders to promote practical health information and encourage community participation in improving health outcomes.s through community awareness, prevention, referral and nutrition interventions.