Rediscover Strength.
Rediscover Hope.
Sanjivani is a community-based psychosocial rehabilitation home in Nedumkunnam, Kerala — caring for men and women with mental illness through treatment, therapy, meaningful work and family, under the motto “Care and Share”.
Care and Share
To provide holistic psychosocial rehabilitation through professional treatment, counselling, vocational training, spiritual care, community participation and family involvement — so every person can reach the highest possible level of independence and quality of life.
We are a human family on earth called to care for each other. We live together, eat together, play together and pray together.
In the spirit of Mother Teresa
Sanjivani began with a meeting. In 1992, Fr. Antony Mannarkulam met Mother Teresa, who gave him the idea and the motivation to begin a home for people with mental illness at Nedumkunnam. Today the centre carries her spirit of service forward under its own motto, “Care and Share.”
Calm Mind · Healthy Life · Brighter Tomorrow
Take a few slow breaths with us. Breathe in as the circle grows, hold, then breathe out as it settles. A small pause, offered gently — it is not a substitute for professional care.
Our Core Activities
Treatment, therapy, work and community — caring for every dimension of a person's life.
News & Updates
Our History, 1992 – Today
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Guided by our motto, “Care and Share,” we strive to create a therapeutic environment where healing, dignity and hope flourish. We remain grateful to the Government of Kerala, the Social Justice Department, healthcare professionals, educational institutions, donors, volunteers and well-wishers whose support makes our services possible.
Sanjivani in numbers
From our 2025–26 annual report.
With dignity and hope
To create a compassionate human family where every individual is accepted, respected, cared for, and empowered to live with dignity and hope.
What we work toward
- Holistic mental health care — therapy, counselling and psychiatric support
- Shelter, short or long term, for those abandoned because of mental illness
- Social and legal support, and training for independent living
- Training for nursing students and social workers
- Community outreach and mental-health awareness
Locus · Focus · Modus
Our triangle model for community-based psychosocial rehabilitation.
We support, collaborate with and involve family members in the rehabilitation of each resident. The family situation is assessed with the family's help.
The centre is designed as a half-way home — a place where healing and hope meet, rebuilding family bonds and self-confidence.
A holistic approach to mental health: medical care, occupational therapy, vocational training, logotherapy and spiritual care.
Developed by Fr. Antony Mannarkulam & Dr. V K Radhakrishnan.
One person, four dimensions
Psychological, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing — given equal importance. Every staff member responds to the resident with understanding and commitment, as a family.
Psychological
Psychiatric care, counselling and logotherapy.
Physical
Medical care, nutrition, exercise and yoga.
Social
Family ties, community participation and celebrations.
Spiritual
Daily prayer and meditation, with respect for every faith.
Admission and how care is funded
Admission
We admit adult men and women with chronic mental illness or residual psychiatric symptoms for community-based psychosocial rehabilitation.
- Oral consent of the person, and written consent of family or organisation
- No discrimination by caste, creed or language
- If a family abandons a resident, we take them home as our own
How care is funded
One-third of residents are cared for completely free of charge, one-third pay a nominal fee, and the rest pay an affordable monthly charge.
Income comes from donations, interest on the fund for lifetime care of residents, livestock and agriculture.
Leadership & team
Visit us
Sanjivani Rehabilitation Centre
Chelacombu, Nedumkunnam, Kottayam, Kerala – 686540
Activities & Programmes
How each programme works day to day — with real photographs from the centre.
What a resident's days, weeks and year look like
Gallery
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News & Updates
Celebrations, awareness days and fundraisers from our annual report.
Urgent needs for the building & facilities
Our 33-year-old building needs urgent attention. Your support can help us with:
Ways to give
To give now, or to sponsor a “Mercy Meal”, please call or WhatsApp the Director: +91 94461 19036