Help coming from the City Government comes in various ways. Aside from relief goods, free supply of vitamins, food coupons, food packs, and cash assistance, help may also come in the form of mental health assistance and emotional support.
Dubbed as “Kalinaw”, the mental health awareness initiative led by the City Government of Tagbilaran through the City Health Office and supported by the Department of Health, provides free online counseling sessions to those who are suffering from anxieties and mental health difficulties, especially during this Covid pandemic.
City Mayor John Geesnell Yap stressed the importance of having an emotional support during these challenging times.
“Looking after our mental health and emotional well-being is just as important as looking after our physical health, particularly at this time when so much remains unknown and uncertain. The mental wellness and emotional well-being of our constituents remain on top of our priorities. Kalinaw is prepared to provide that much-needed support”, Yap said.
Kalinaw has activities designed to provide meaningful recreation. Any person can readily access the Google Drive location containing the materials at https//cut.ly/byCF5rs.
The City Government and the Kalinaw Mental Wellness Team are ready to guide the Tagbilaranons in dealing with mental health challenges.
For assistance, just schedule an appointment by messaging the official Facebook Page of Kalinaw, according to the City Media Bureau.
Clients need to include the date and time of their availability. Once an inquiry is made, a google form will be provided. Once you fill-out this form, a counselor will assess the nature of the concerns and determine the best method to help. A notification message will be sent to the client once an appointment has been scheduled. A client will then be scheduled for an online session, the same statement from the City Media Bureau bares.
Counselors are available for online counseling during Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 to 9 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 to 8 pm.
The Kalinaw Mental Wellness Team works closely with other mental health advocacy groups in Bohol led by PagPaKaBuhi Center and Project Bohol: Mental Health Awareness, the same statement concludes.