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Cadabam’s Program

Supported Employment Program

Do we live to work, or work to live? Regardless of the answer, being employed gives purpose to individuals. Having something to do, being meaningfully employed are seen to be critical parts of living a contented life. At Cadabams, we ask, why shouldn’t this hold true for individuals who are battling mental health disorders?

For long, people who are facing mental health issues have been sidelined from employment opportunities. We are looking to change this. Cadabams Neeraja is our flagship program to ensure individuals are gainfully employed as they continue to recover from a diverse range of mental health issues.

What is the supported employment program at Cadabams?

Research shows that individuals who face mental health disorders are much less likely to be employed when compared to other individuals. This excludes people with mental health disorders from performing activities of daily life that are important for their self-confidence and self-image. This also impacts their independence and plays into the stereotype of isolating individuals with mental health issues from society.

We, at Cadabams, have spent over 33 years in mental healthcare, and we have seen the struggles of people who are battling mental health disorders. Through our experience, we have understood that performing activities of daily living independently and being meaningfully employed play a huge role in accelerating recovery. Combined with the regular therapeutic sessions and professional care at our rehabilitation centres, supported employment helps individuals remain engaged throughout their recovery journey.

Cadabams Neeraja is our effort to provide people who are fighting mental health issues gain meaningful employment in safe environments. The program facilitates recovery while also giving the person a sense of independence as they progress through their rehabilitative journey.

What does the program involve?

  • Consultation: The family and the individual consult with the mental health professionals at Cadabams to discuss the supported employment program. Individuals and the family members are explained the nature of the program and what all it entails.

  • Identifying opportunities: The mental health professionals conduct a comprehensive screening of a person’s condition and assess the chronicity of the disorder they are facing. Post this, in consultation with the family and professionals, appropriate job opportunities are identified for the individual.

  • Beginning the venture: Once the venture is identified, the individual can begin to be gainfully employed under the expert medical supervision of our professional team. Though the family provides the initial capital, as the venture progresses, a large part of this initial investment is returned in the form of monthly installments.

  • An individuals progress through the rehabilitative journey is monitored by our professionals, and we assist the individual in continuing to remain gainfully employed. We also offer post-rehabilitation care to ensure that individuals continue their recovery as they get discharged and return home.

What are the highlights of Cadabams’ Neeraja program?

  • Neeraja is a one-of-a-kind program that ensures individuals improve their independence and self-confidence as they battle mental health disorders. It helps them remain gainfully employed while they undergo intensive rehabilitation.

  • Constant supervision: Individuals with mental health disorders do need some amount of assistance from trained mental health professionals. As the people remain gainfully employed at Cadabams, we ensure that they are always under medical supervision so that they are always safe and on the road to recovery.

  • Neeraja helps the individual find hidden talents or abilities that may have been masked by the stigma of fighting a mental health disorder. The individuals can explore these talents and realize it into an effective and profitable career or business.

How to admit

Types of Admissions

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Regular Admission

As and when the family or the primary caregiver confirms the admission by following the processes related to “Admission Procedure”.

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Referred Admissions

Many psychiatrists utilize our psychosocial rehab services for their clients. In cases where the resident is referred from a psychiatrist for psychosocial interventions, the referring psychiatrist also becomes part of the treating team and he/she will be regularly updated about the progress and will also be involved in the overall care. Hundreds of eminent psychiatrists trust us with their clientele when it comes to residential care & rehab.

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Admission under Special Circumstances

We have a number of patrons from various countries and different parts of the country seeking admission. We also have mental health professionals across the country referring us to complex cases that require psychosocial intervention. Under special circumstances where it is not feasible to visit or in case of a crisis/mental health emergency the Director-operations will guide the family after assessing the need for intervention.

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Admissions and Mental Health Review Board

Your admissions either be it a Voluntary or Supported is all governed by the Mental Health Care Act 2017. Cadabam's and all its entities are registered as Mental health establishments as per the act and admissions are compliant to the relevant sections of the act. Cadabam's Bangalore centers comes under the purview of Mental Health Review Board (Bangalore and Mysore Division) which is functional at Psychiatry Reception area Arts Theatre, New Building, Opposite to SBI Bank, NIMHANS Hospital Compound, Bangalore 560029. The contact no of the Board is  +91-9480817894 and e-mail: mhrb.bm2022@gmail.com.

Voices of recovery

Testimonials

We had the best experience at the Adrutha campus and their counsellors are so nice and cooperative.

Nasima Meyor

Cadabam’s Adrutha is an amazing place for people with mental health issues. It gives you a safe, secure, independent, natural place to let your wards thrive and sustain their living. My sister is 45 years old, and she has lived here for almost 6 years in this rehab, and she loves it.

Narendra Surana

Cadabams has helped us so much. Our grandmother was fighting dementia, and she was suffering a lot. Cadabams [Rehabilitation](/drug-addiction/de-addiction-center-for-drug-addiction-in-bangalore) helped her. The doctors there were very helpful and caring. They regularly kept in touch with us to give an updated about her.

Varshith R

My father was fighting dementia, and it was difficult to manage it at home. We searched for support for him, and we found Cadabams. They helped us immensely, they cared for him, and he seems so happy there. Thank you Cadabams.

Mahantesh G

My son has rebuilt his life through rehabilitation at Cadabams. The supported employment there helped him immensely as well.

Mahesh

He started doing some work while recovering and it changed him as a person. He has since made some good progress in recovery, thank you Cadabams for helping my brother.

Bharat

Supported employment at Cadabams really helped my son find purpose in life again. I found him looking forward to each day again and it helped his recovery so much.

Karun

Meet the clinicians

Our professionals

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Dr. Arun Kumar

Psychiatrist

Dr. Arun Kumar

Consultant Psychiatrist

15 years of experience

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Dr. Keerthi Sagar

Psychiatrist

Dr. Keerthi Sagar

Consultant Psychiatrist

7 years of experience

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Dr. Vishal Kasal

Psychiatrist

Dr. Vishal Kasal

Consultant Psychiatrist

15 years of experience

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Dr. Nishmita T J

Psychiatrist

Dr. Nishmita T J

Psychiatrist

5 years of experience

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Dr. Disha S Prabhu

Psychiatrist

Dr. Disha S Prabhu

Consultant Psychiatrist

5 years of experience

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Why Cadabam's

Why choose Cadabam’s for this program

  • Decades of Expertise

    33+ years of focused mental healthcare, shaped by 1000+ real patient journeys.

  • Dedicated Care Centres

    State of the art mental health centres built for treatment and recovery.

  • Multidisciplinary Care Team

    A coordinated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, and rehabilitation specialists supporting your care.

  • Experience Across Stages

    Support from early signs through treatment and recovery.

  • Structured Care Model

    Treatment guided by clear plans that continue beyond diagnosis.

  • Continuity of Care

    Planned follow ups and continued guidance to help maintain progress over time.

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