Mental Health
This page provides information for refugees and asylum seekers in Indonesia on how to access mental health care and assistance.
Cope is a community-based mental health program designed to equip members of the refugee community with key skills to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
RAIC’s mental health program offers several types of support:
- We run in-person events at our Cope Community Centres in Cisarua and Jakarta to connect refugee community members with mental health education and social activities.
- We run a 6-month peer support group program that consists of community-led activities and a self-guided therapeutic workbook developed by certified mental health practitioners. This program is currently not active due to funding constraints.
- We provide refugees and asylum seekers in Indonesia access to one-on-one sessions with a trained mental health practitioner. This program is currently not active due to funding constraints.
COPE COMMUNITY EVENTS
This year the RAIC team are excited to introduce a new series of community-based mental health events. These will be held regularly in our Cope Community Centres in both Cisarua and Jakarta. You can view a full calendar of upcoming events in both locations here.
These events are a fun opportunity for members of the refugee community to gather at the Cope Community Centre, learn about mental health from qualified professionals, and connect with others in our community. Each event will include interactive lessons about different mental health topics and the chance to participate in engaging social activities.
AM I ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
Cope events are open to everyone in the community. You do not need to have participated in RAIC activities previously to join. We are holding events in two locations: Jakarta and Cisarua. Some events will be targeted towards specific groups based on age, gender, language or nationality to ensure those attending can fully participate. Please ensure you meet the criteria before registering for an event.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
A registration form will be shared on RAIC’s social media on the Monday or Tuesday of each week. The form will ask you some key information. If you do not meet the eligibility criteria for a specific event, don’t worry! You can attend a future event instead (view a full calendar of upcoming events in both locations here).
PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING:
- These events are free, but you will not be able to enter without a ticket.
- One ticket is valid for one person. If multiple people in your family are attending, you need to get an individual ticket for each family member.
- The event venue will be shared with you after registration.
- Spaces are limited. Register soon to secure your place.
- Please, no children are allowed at this event.
If you have enquiries, please contact admin@raicindonesia.org or +62 822-8888-9471 (WhatsApp).
COPE PEER SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAM
The Cope group program is led by members of the refugee community. Participants can expect to engage in an interactive and structured peer support group where they can learn techniques to identify signs of distress and practice coping skills. They will also develop techniques to respond and support people experiencing mental health crises.
Length of program: 20 weeks
Session frequency: Once a week
Session length: 2 hours
Location: Online or in person
Language: English, Farsi (Dari), Arabic or Somali
Cost: Free
Participants in Cope will:
Mental health for the displaced
About COPE
Mental health for the displaced
در باره مقابله کردن (کنار امدن)
Mental health for the displaced
COPE معلومات عن
Mental health for the displaced
Ku saabsan Cope
Engage in an interactive and structured peer support group.
Learn techniques to identify signs of distress and practice coping skills.
Develop techniques to respond and support people experiencing mental health crises.
Topics explored in cope include:
- Introduction
- Feelings & relaxation
- Triggers & mindfulness
- Strengths & community
- Trauma & depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Sleep & burn out
- Psychological First Aid
- PFA & self-care
APPLY FOR THE COPE COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Applications for the 2023 Cope program are now closed. If you are interested in participating in the next cohort, please return to this page or follow RAIC’s social media for updates.
Interested in starting a Cope community program in your location? Contact our Neil Murphy at neilm@raicindonesia.org to find out more.
WATCH OUR ONLINE INFORMATION EVENING
Thank you for joining our 2022 information evening! This session was an opportunity to learn more about RAIC and the Cope program, understand what to expect as a participant, and ask any questions about the program and application process.
You can rewatch our information session here:
ONE-ON-ONE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental illness such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or suicidal ideation they may need support from a trained mental health practitioner.
Cope has a small number of mental health practitioners located around the world who provide one-on-one therapy sessions to refugees via an online platform.
Please note, we only have a small number of therapists and wait time for appointments is subject to their availability. In the meantime, if you think you or your loved one would benefit from group therapy sessions, have a look at the Cope community program information above.
EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE
If you or someone you care about needs immediate mental health support please contact the relevant suicide hotline for your location. You can also visit this website for suicide hotlines in your country. If you cannot find your country, please contact emergency services immediately.
For refugees located in Indonesia, please contact the CWS emergency hotline on +628118161511.