Institute for Exceptional Children

Established in 1979, a non-profit organisation promoting mental health and well-being in Mumbai.

Institute for Exceptional Children

Institute for Exceptional Children is a non-profit organisation striving to promote subjective well-being, prevent mental disorders and intervene with mental health care interventions among children, adolescents, adults, and their families in Mumbai city and suburbs.

Institute for Exceptional Children

In the past, we have implemented programs in partnerships with UNICEF, MCGM, ICICI Bank, The Live Love Laugh Foundation, Rangoonwala Foundation (India) Trust, Projects of CRY, Action Aid and Project Mumbai, to name a few.

Vision

To create an inclusive society where people with diverse mental health and psycho-social concerns can thrive with dignity and social acceptance.

Mission

To enhance psycho-social wellbeing through mental health promotion, prevention, intervention, capacity building and collaboration.

Our Focus

Supporting children, adolescents and families across all backgrounds with accessible and evidence-based mental health care.

Our Key Programmes

Educational Institutions Mental Health (EMH)

Builds a positive school climate so that students can learn to live a well-adjusted and positive life.

Teacher Trainings
Parenting Workshops
Student-Centric Programs

Community Mental Health (CMH)

Promotes awareness about mental wellbeing and prevents mental concerns among high-risk and marginalized communities.

Mental Health Awareness
Preventive Programs
Community Outreach

Child, Adolescent & Family Counselling (CAC)

Supports children, adolescents, and families by diagnosing and treating mental health concerns with evidence-based practices.

Individual Counselling
Family Therapy
Evidence-Based Treatment