Mental Health
This page provides information for refugees and asylum seekers in Indonesia on how to access mental health care and assistance.
Cope is a community-based mental health program designed to equip members of the refugee community with key skills to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
RAIC’s mental health program offers two types of support:
- We run a 6-month group program that consists of peer-led activities and a self-guided therapeutic workbook developed by certified mental health practitioners.
- We provide refugees and asylum seekers in Indonesia access to one-on-one sessions with a trained mental health practitioner.
COPE COMMUNITY PROGRAM
The Cope community program is led by members of the refugee community. Participants can expect to engage in an interactive and structured peer support group where they can learn techniques to identify signs of distress and practice coping skills. They will also develop techniques to respond and support people experiencing mental health crises.
Length of program: 20 weeks
Session frequency: Once a week
Session length: 2 hours
Location: Online or in person
Language: English, Farsi (Dari), Arabic or Somali
Cost: Free
Participants in Cope will:
Mental health for the displaced
About COPE
Mental health for the displaced
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Mental health for the displaced
COPE معلومات عن
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Ku saabsan Cope
Engage in an interactive and structured peer support group.
Learn techniques to identify signs of distress and practice coping skills.
Develop techniques to respond and support people experiencing mental health crises.
Topics explored in cope include:
- Introduction
- Feelings & relaxation
- Triggers & mindfulness
- Strengths & community
- Trauma & depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Sleep & burn out
- Psychological First Aid
- PFA & self-care
APPLY FOR THE COPE COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Applications for the 2023 Cope program are now closed. If you are interested in participating in the next cohort, please return to this page or follow RAIC’s social media for updates.
Interested in starting a Cope community program in your location? Contact our Neil Murphy at neilm@raicindonesia.org to find out more.
WATCH OUR ONLINE INFORMATION EVENING
Thank you for joining our 2022 information evening! This session was an opportunity to learn more about RAIC and the Cope program, understand what to expect as a participant, and ask any questions about the program and application process.
You can rewatch our information session here:
ONE-ON-ONE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental illness such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or suicidal ideation they may need support from a trained mental health practitioner.
Cope has a small number of mental health practitioners located around the world who provide one-on-one therapy sessions to refugees via an online platform.
Please note, we only have a small number of therapists and wait time for appointments is subject to their availability. In the meantime, if you think you or your loved one would benefit from group therapy sessions, have a look at the Cope community program information above.
EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE
If you or someone you care about needs immediate mental health support please contact the relevant suicide hotline for your location. You can also visit this website for suicide hotlines in your country. If you cannot find your country, please contact emergency services immediately.
For refugees located in Indonesia, please contact the CWS emergency hotline on +628118161511.