Mental health for those who care for the Amazon
Continuous psychological care — in person and by telehealth — for riverine and indigenous communities living where access to a psychologist is practically nonexistent.
Why is mental health urgent in the Amazon?
Riverine communities face isolation, lack of infrastructure and an almost total absence of mental health professionals. Emotional well-being is essential for people who live with daily hardship.
How the program works
Mental health is a priority too. We provide support because we understand that emotional well-being is essential for communities facing isolation and hardship.
In-person care
Volunteer psychologists join the expeditions, offering qualified listening and individual and group sessions right in the riverine communities.
Psychiatry + psychology together
Psychiatry works by telehealth while psychology is in person on the expeditions, creating an integrated, continuous and complementary model of mental health care.
Local training
Training community health workers in psychological first aid, strengthening the support network within the communities themselves.
Culturally sensitive approach
Protocols adapted to the Amazon reality, respecting traditional knowledge and bringing mental health practices into the cultural context of the people we serve.
The patient's journey
Field screening
During the expedition, community health workers identify patients who need psychological support.
In-person care
Volunteer psychologists hold individual sessions and support groups in the communities.
Remote follow-up
Between expeditions, video teleconsultations keep the bond and the continuity of treatment.
Reassessment
On the next expedition, cases are reassessed in person and treatment plans are updated.
Psychology in action
Conversation circles and group sessions in riverine communities of the Amazon.
Program impact
- psychological sessions
- 1,515
- volunteer psychologists
- 20
- expeditions with psychology
- 13
The work Zoé does is beautiful. I have worked in social psychology for 9 years and I know how much people need care, especially the families living in remote communities.
Be part of this transformation
Whether as a volunteer psychologist or as a donor, your contribution brings mental health care to those who need it most. Every session can change a life.