The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 – Central Visayas promotes its mental health and psychosocial support program, the Wireless Mental Health and Psychosocial Support or WiSUPPORT.

WiSUPPORT responds to the mental health and psychosocial needs of individuals and families affected by crises through wireless and online platforms.

Clients can avail of free Psychosocial Support Consultation and Psychological First Aid and may be referred to a wide range of assistance from a network of partners using the available technology-based platforms.

The DSWD WiSUPPORT program directly contributes to the implementation of Republic Act 11036 or the National Mental Health Policy for the Delivery of Integrated Mental Health Services.

It works on four components: (1) learning and development activities for service providers who will carry out the services, (2) availability of online platforms such as mail, web portal, text messaging, and video conferencing, (3) service provision for the conduct of consultation sessions, and (4) referral pathway for the immediate assistance needed by the clients.

DSWD 7 Assistant Regional Director for Administration Tonyson Luther S. Lee shared that mental health is necessary to achieve the well-being of a person. “We want our staff and the community to understand the importance of self-care, combat the stigma and discrimination on mental illness, and increase the acceptance towards mental health with various mental health care services available,” he said.

Additionally, the Department encourages everyone not to remain silent and confront their problems on their own. Seek professional help, especially from the WiSUPPORT program.

It caters to clients from Mondays to Fridays, between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for holidays. For those who would like to call or text, contact 0999-849-7333 (Smart) and 0945-712-3718 (Globe) or email, send at wisupport.fo7@dswd.gov.ph.

Clients can find available information on the official Facebook Page ‘Wireless Mental Health and Psychosocial Support – WiSUPPORT’ or visit www.wisupport.dswd.gov.ph.

Data Privacy Law ensures that all information gathered during consultation sessions remains confidential.

Mental Health Council

The DSWD Field Office 7 – Central Visayas joined the 1st Central Visayas Mental Health and Substance Abuse Summit from October 9 to 10, 2024, in Cebu City, organized by the Department of Health to reduce the stigma associated with mental health,

DSWD 7 has agreed with other agencies to establish a Regional Council for Mental Health through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will bring stakeholders together to promote mental health awareness and mobilize support for mental health care services in the region.

The Department is committed to supporting the multi-stakeholder effort by strengthening the advocacy of mental health through the implementation of the WiSUPPORT. ###

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