Creating awareness and dissemination of information on different aspects of mental health is one of our key areas of work. We have organised seminars, webinars and ensured media coverage on mental health issues in Chandigarh tricity region
About Us
Citizens for Inclusive Living
‘Citizens for Inclusive Living' (CIL) is a Registered Society working for the dignity and welfare of people with mental, intellectual disabilities in Chandigarh tricity. The society comprises psychiatrists, psychologists, special educators, social workers, students, professionals, teachers, persons with disabilities and their caregivers and concerned citizens.
Our aim is to make the tricity more inclusive and caring for persons with mental disabilities, as well as other marginalised groups. We campaigned asking the government to envision a special and unique project under UT Administration, an assisted-living group home to be planned and managed in partnership with the parents, mental health professionals and professional organizations.
Our Work
COMMUNITY EFFORTS
Testimonial
What People Say
I came to know about CIL through Pushpanjali trust. I started attending their meetings and joined the group home campaign run by CIL. I have a son who has an intellectual disability and stayed in a residential home in another city for the past few years. I am a retired person and stay free most of the time at home. So life becomes very boring and depressive at times. After joining such a group I started giving time for the nobel cause of group home campaign.
Joginder Kaur, a caregiver from Chandigarh
My son is 32 years old and he has been suffering with Schizophrenia for the past 12 years. I belong to the economically weaker section (EWS). It has been a really tough time for me and my family. My two daughters are fortunately married and settled. I am worried about the future of my son.
Barkhu Ram, a father & caregiver
Our Team
Our Executive Committee
Mrs. Neelu Sarin
President
Dr Adarsh Kohli
Vice-President
Aditya Vikram
General Secretary
D.R. Paul
Member