Local roots. Lasting change. Supporting coastal Kenya since 2002.
Teens Watch Centre

Healing Minds, Restoring Hope

Trauma-informed mental health support for people navigating recovery, stigma, and life challenges.

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Our Psychosocial Services

Comprehensive mental health support addressing trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression

Individual Counseling

One-on-one sessions with trained counselors. Trauma-informed therapy addressing grief, loss, and mental health challenges. Crisis intervention when needed.

Group Support

Thematic group sessions building peer connections. Support groups for people living with HIV, people who use drugs, and vulnerable youth. Facilitated by trained facilitators.

Peer Support Groups

Community led by trained peer educators with lived experience. PWID support groups, FSW support groups, and PLHIV support groups. Mutual aid and understanding.

Specialist Referrals

For severe mental health conditions requiring specialized care. Referral network includes Coast General Hospital, private psychiatrists, and mental health specialists.

Community Education

Radio spots, baraza meetings, and school outreach. Breaking stigma around mental health and substance use. Distributing informational materials across our communities.

Crisis Support

Emergency response for acute mental health crises. Safety planning for suicidal ideation. Immediate access to counselors and clinical officers.

Our Approach: Trauma-Informed Care

We recognize that our clients have experienced trauma, violence, and loss. Every service we provide is grounded in trauma-informed principles.

Safety

Creating physically and emotionally safe spaces where clients can be vulnerable without fear of judgment or re-traumatization.

Trustworthiness

Clear communication, confidentiality, and consistency. Staff trained to be transparent and reliable.

Choice & Control

Empowering clients to make decisions about their own treatment. Honoring autonomy and agency.

Collaboration

Partnering with clients as experts in their own healing. Regular feedback and co-design of support plans.

Impact by Numbers

Trauma-informed

Care approach

Safety, trust and client choice guide every session

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Support Groups

Active peer-led support groups weekly

Peer-led

Support model

Groups and peers reinforce clinical counselling

Integrated

Linked services

Mental wellness connected to health and recovery

Your Mental Health Matters

Confidential, compassionate support is available. No judgment. No shame. Just care.