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Breaking Stigma, Fostering Mental Wellness

At Ukara, we understand life’s challenges—whether it’s depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stigma, or self-esteem struggles, we’re here to provide compassionate support, ensuring you never face these difficulties alone.

The Mental Health Status in Uganda:

A Ticking Time Bomb

The Ugandan Population

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National Mental Health Referral Hospital

Our Approach

A community that fights mental-health battles together

Ukara Mental Health reduces stigma, ensures accessible care, empowers youth with resilience, and builds sustainable community support systems, fostering understanding and prioritizing mental wellness for underserved areas and future generations.

Stigma Reduction

We raise awareness through campaigns and workshops, fostering open conversations to dismantle stigma and create a culture of understanding and acceptance

Accessible care

Teletherapy and outreach programs bring professional support to underserved areas, ensuring no one is left behind in their mental health journey.

Youth Empowering

School mental health clubs, leadership sessions and peer support networks equip young people with resilience and coping skills to overcome challenges confidently

Our Impact

Through our targeted awareness campaigns, counseling services, and youth empowerment programs, we have been able to reduce stigma, improve access to care, and foster resilience in underserved communities.

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Our partners

What People Say About the Mental Health Crisis

"The burden of mental health disorders is high in Uganda, and COVID-19 has further reinforced this burden. We need to seriously think about expanding mental health services at the grassroots level, as it is at the district level that the treatment gap can be adequately addressed."

Rt. Hon Anita Among

Speaker of Parliament

"Mental health problems are driven by many factors, including environmental factors, drug abuse, and now the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a need for concrete action to ensure the good mental health of Ugandans."

Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam

WHO Representative

We as human beings need to pay attention to our mental health but also ensure we do not break down or spoil other people’s mental health. There is need to address mental health issues at the community level, noting that partnerships are crucial in this endeavor"

Dr. Hafsa Lukwata

Commissioner, MoH