Connecting Trust

Established in 2005, by Arnavaz Damania, Connecting Trust is a volunteer-based, listening service in Pune, that aims to prevent suicide by- Offering Read more emotional support to those feeling low distressed, and/or suicidal Capacity building within high risk, low-income communities to enhance self-sufficiency when responding to distress and suicide Reducing the stigma associated with suicide by creating awareness about mental health and suicide amongst various demographics Connecting's mission of saving lives is driven by four strong programs: Distress Helpline Program-  A non-judgmental, non-advisory, confidential and anonymous listening service for those feeling stressed, distressed and/or suicidal. Emotional support is provided via two mediums - Telephonic service  (9922004305, 9922001122)  daily from 12 pm - 8 pm,  Distress email facility  (distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com)  for those who prefer writing,  Suicide Survivor Support Program-   An outreach and emotional support program for survivors of suicide along with their families, by doing hospital and community visits. Connecting also focuses on building support groups within resource-poor communities to augment self-reliance when combating distress and suicide. The program has additionally launched a telephonic outreach service to survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Peer Educators Program-  A program committed to creating caring communities amongst adolescents in schools related to suicide prevention and its preemptive measures.  Awareness Program-  360 campaigns that actively educate different communities, online and offline, customized to their need regarding mental well being and coping with emotional distress, on an individual and social level.