About Us
Saath is a voluntary organization, which was started in Ahmedabad on 27th November, 1998. It non-religious, non-political organization that values human life and feelings. Saath is member of Befrinders Worldwide, an international organization which is recognized by UN, and has 401 member centers in 38 countries across continents with 31,000 trained volunteers world over. In India, are affiliated to Befrienders India, which has 16 centres.
Saath's primary concern is prevention of suicide. It deals with people who are suicidal and are caught in conflict between the live and urge to die. People who are depressed and feel that life is not worth living may attempt suicide, which is considered a cry for help. Unfortunately this cry help is not listened to, by many.
But, at Saath believe, this point time of ambivalence, is someone who can listen and understand the person feelings and accept him unconditionally, he can unburden himself from pain and may to back the mainstream of life.
At Saath offer unconditional emotional support to people who are distressed, depressed or suicidal. The centre is run entirely by volunteers who are carefully selected and trained to handle the emotional needs of person during crisis. Are committed, trained to listen, non-judgmental, warm and empathetic.
Our services are free, strictly confidential and the identity of person contacting us is protected. Over ten thousand distressed people have contacted us since inception.
Anyone can contact Saath, over telephone, by letter, e-mail or in person between 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm all 365 days.
Suicide is act of deliberately ending one's life. It is permanent solution to temporary problem!!!
Suicidal behavior often occurs in response to situation, that person views as emotional trauma, social isolation, terminal illness, death of loved one, unemployment, financial problems, guilt feelings or dependence on alcohol or drugs.
Suicide takes away 1,12,320 lives in India every year. It is not limited to specific age group, sex or economic background. Human emotions are same the world over. Pain and feelings are same, but circumstances differ. Despair, pain, anxiety, loneliness and suicide have no geographical boundaries and make no racial distinction. "I cannot on living with things the way", is spoken in every language. Tears need no translation.
A suicidal person needs
Someone who would listen to him/her and has time and will to provide undivided attention without trying to advising or intruding.
Someone who can trusted and who can treat that person with dignity and maintain confidentiality.
Someone who shows care, is approachable and who of empathetic and unconditional acceptance and understanding.
Someone who make him/her feel - "I am not alone".
How else do we help?
By reaching out to:
Students at educational institutions
Terminally ill patients at hospitals
Army Personnel
Senior citizens at old age homes
Several work places and communities
You can help too
By being volunteer at Saath.
Inform about Saath to people in distress.
Support with donations.