Consultancy for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Needs Assessment

SCOPE OF WORK:

This assessment also aims to evaluate existing services and referral pathways, human resource capacity for mental health service delivery and integrating mental health into health, nutrition, protection, WASH and FSL programs. The target population includes IDPs, host communities, women, children and other vulnerable groups, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the diverse MHPSS needs in the region

Assess the prevalence and types of mental health conditions among the targeted population (IDPs, host communities, returnees), with a focus on vulnerable groups such as women, children and individuals with disabilities.

Evaluate the availability, accessibility and quality of existing MHPSS services in Sokoto, Borno and Yobe States.

Identify gaps and barriers in MHPSS service provision, including cultural and societal factors influencing mental health care delivery.

Recommends strategies for integrating MHPSS into broader humanitarian and development programs, including health, nutrition, protection, WASH and FSL

Assess the prevalence and types of mental health conditions among the targeted population (IDPs, host communities, returnees), with a focus on vulnerable groups such as women, children and individuals with disabilities

Industries:Non-profit Organization Management

Function: NGO & Social work