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Mental Health Advocacy Project for Pregnant Women in Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos
Project Overview
This comprehensive work plan outlines a mental health advocacy initiative targeting depression and anxiety in pregnant women across 40 health facilities in Eti-Osa & Ikeja Local Government Area, Lagos State. The project will provide education, stress reduction kits, and free therapy sessions to mothers in their perinatal period, with careful consideration for funding requirements and sustainability.
- Increase awareness about depression and anxiety among women in their perinatal stage and healthcare providers
- Provide practical mental health support through stress reduction kits to 1000 pregnant women
- Offer free professional therapy sessions to 400 pregnant women showing signs of depression or anxiety
- Train of healthcare workers across 40 facilities on identifying and supporting pregnant women with mental health challenges
- Establish a referral pathway for continued mental health support beyond the project lifespan. Project Timeline: 8 Months Phase 1: Foundation and Preparation (Months 1-2) Week 1-2: Initial Planning and Stakeholder Engagement
- Finalise project team roles and responsibilities
- Conduct stakeholder mapping of all 40 healthcare facilities
- Secure formal permissions from Lagos State Health Management Board and facility directors
- Develop detailed budget and funding requirements
Week 3-4: Resource Development and Partnerships
- Design educational materials and advocacy messages
- Identify qualified mental health professionals for therapy sessions
- Establish partnerships with local mental health organizations
- Create specifications for stress reduction kits
- Develop monitoring and evaluation framework
Week 5-6: Healthcare Provider Engagement
- Schedule coordination meetings with all 20 healthcare facilities
- Conduct needs assessment at each facility
- Develop training curriculum for healthcare workers
- Establish referral protocols for identified cases
Week 7-8: Fundraising Campaign Launch
- Develop compelling fundraising materials showcasing project impact
- Create project website and social media presence
- Prepare fundraising pitch deck for corporate partners
- Launch public fundraising campaign with clear donation mechanisms
- Host donor engagement event highlighting maternal mental health needs
Phase 2: Implementation (Months 3-7)
Week 9-12: Healthcare Provider Training
- Conduct 2 training sessions for 120 healthcare workers (60 per session)
- Distribute educational materials and screening tools to facilities
- Establish reporting mechanisms for project monitoring
- Install informational posters and materials at all 20 facilities per LGA
Week 13-22: Core Program Delivery
- Launch awareness sessions for pregnant women during antenatal clinics
- Distribute 143 stress reduction kits per month (1000 total)
- Conduct weekly therapy sessions at each facility (rotating schedule)
- Implement screening process to identify women needing therapy
- Maintain continuous monitoring of project activities and participant feedback
Phase 3: Evaluation and Sustainability (Month 8)
Week 23-24: Data Collection and Analysis
- Collect feedback from all stakeholders (women, healthcare providers, therapists)
- Analyze project impact metrics
- Document lessons learned and best practices
- Compile comprehensive project report
Week 25-26: Sustainability Planning
- Train facility staff on continued mental health screening
- Finalize referral pathways for ongoing support
- Engage with local health authorities on program continuation
- Explore potential for permanent mental health services integration
Administrative Costs
- Communication
- Monitoring Visits
- Documentation and Reporting
Week 27-28: Project Closure and Reporting
- Host closeout meetings with each facility
- Prepare final donor reports and financial accountability statements
- Develop case studies showcasing project impact
- Present findings to health authorities and donors
- Publish results through appropriate channels
- Budget Components
Personnel
- 4 Part-time Mental Health Therapists (5 months)
- Community Engagement Officer (6 months)
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (8 months
Program Expenses
- 1000 Stress Reduction Kits (₦35,000 max for each)
- Educational Materials Production
- Healthcare Provider Training (2 sessions)
- Transportation Allowances
- Therapy Session Stipends
Fundraising and Visibility
- Website Maintenance
- Promotional Materials
- Donor Engagement Events
- Media Coverage
Fundraising Timeline
- Month 1: Launch fundraising campaign and secure 40% of required funding
- Month 2: Reach 70% of funding target through combined sources
- Month 3: Achieve 100% funding goal with continued fundraising for sustainability
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Key Performance Indicators
- Number of pregnant women screened for depression and anxiety
- Number of stress reduction kits distributed
- Number of therapy sessions conducted
- Pre/post mental health assessment scores
- Healthcare provider knowledge improvement
- Participant satisfaction ratings
- Sustainable referral mechanisms established
Data Collection Methods
- Participant registration forms
- Pre/post knowledge assessments
- Mental health screening tools
- Satisfaction surveys
- Focus group discussions
- Provider feedback forms
