Our Work
The evidence-based Fountain House model proved that a safe environment offering collaborative work and peer support promotes recovery in people with mental illness. Working with local leaders and mental health practitioners, Global Action 4 Mental Health (GA4MH) adapts this model to bring community-based mental health care to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
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Continued access to affordable psychiatric medications poses a significant problem in these areas, and new techniques for access are required for long-term success. Through our network of local guides and global connections, we build a sustainable approach to care with community-driven solutions.
Our Drive
Mental illness is a global crisis. ​
​75% of mentally ill people in low-income countries never receive treatment
Limited funding, services, and trained professionals, leave millions without care
Community-based care is effective and affordable, bringing better treatment to more people in need.
Our Model
The Bungoma Health Link Forum (BHLF) piloted our approach to community-based mental health in low-income countries. Its success shows that community-based care centers thrive with the right support.
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Based in Bungoma, Kenya, BHLF combines local expertise with innovative care models to help people with mental illness regain stability and belonging.
Purposeful Work
Members participate in the work-ordered day, supporting each other in accomplishing tasks like cleaning, gardening, landscaping, and cooking.
Peer Collaboration
Peers recognize strengths, congratulate success, and offer support. Collaboration cultivates a sense of purpose and belonging, reminding members that their diagnosis doesn't define them or the value they bring to the group.
Research-Backed
Rooted in the evidence-based Fountain House model, BHLF cultivates a positive culture of reciprocity and self-efficacy, promoting recovery in people living with mental illness.
