Fountain House Pakistan is Unique among all Fountain Houses In World
Fountain house institute for mental health is working for the patients with psychiatric illness coming from less privileged sections of society. Lahore Mental Health Association (LMHA) was established in 1963. It was registered under the voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance, 1961 (XLVI of 1961) .Prof Dr Rasheed Chaudhry and his companions started the project for the rehabilitation of patients (members) with schizophrenia. For first three years it was supported by Mr. John H. Beard, executive director Fountain House New York. Since then it kept on increasing its services for mental health in Pakistan with the help of community. Alhamdulillah, making it "home of happiness".
It has further extended its services for the treatment of members (patients) with substance use disorders, day school programs for the education and training of children with intellectual disabilities and support program for Khwajasira.
People suffering with mental illnesses should receive psychiatric treatment and psycho-social rehabilitation facilities with all their self-esteem, so that they could achieve their potential and be respected as relatives, neighbors, friends, workers and members of society.
Treatment and rehabilitation of mentally ill patients.
"Our Philosophy of mental health rehabilitation & treatment emphasizes respect for members (patients) and families, with the goal to provide care at the least restrictive level possible, freedom to choose and participate in the working community units within and in the local community"
Evidence suggests that mental health services have historically ignored the needs of female patients. We have an exclusive female block with 100 beds managed by fully professional and well trained female staff.