Srinagar, June 2026: As part of the ongoing activities under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and in observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (26th June), the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS Kashmir), in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), conducted a three-day training programme on “Grassroots Intervention and Community Rehabilitation” for over 70 Self-Help Group (SHG) members from various districts of the Jammu Division.
The programme focused on strengthening community-based approaches for the prevention, early identification, intervention, and rehabilitation of individuals affected by substance use disorders. Resource persons from IMHANS Kashmir conducted interactive sessions highlighting that addiction is a treatable health condition and discussed its causes, risk factors, early warning signs, and available treatment options.
Special emphasis was laid on life-skills development and primordial prevention during childhood and adolescence. Participants were also sensitized to the crucial role of families and communities in supporting prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation efforts.
The SHG members were encouraged to serve as community resource persons and contribute towards creating awareness and facilitating access to treatment and rehabilitation services in their respective areas.
A similar programme was conducted last month for SHG members from the Kashmir Division, reflecting the continued collaboration between IMHANS Kashmir and JKRLM in strengthening community responses to substance use disorders across Jammu and Kashmir.
IMHANS Kashmir reaffirmed its commitment to promoting community mental health, substance use prevention, and rehabilitation through collaborative outreach initiatives aimed at building healthier and drug-free communities across Jammu and Kashmir.
