This report outlines the status of, and progress towards, the concrete deliverables under the priority areas of work for the MHPSS Reference Group for 2019.
Composition of the Reference Group:There are 53 full MHPSS Reference Group (RG) members, 9 observers plus 7 donor organizations. Five members are classified as ‘networks’ (MHPSS.net, InterAction, INEE, ACT Alliance and ICVA), with 7 UN agencies (UN Migration Agency/ IOM, UNHCR, WHO, UNICEF, UNRWA, UNFPA and OCHA). The International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies’ Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support (IFRC PS Centre) is a member, alongside more than 30 international NGOs.
This guidance has been developed to provide practical support to those involved in planning humanitarian programming who seek to be more sensitive to the faith perspectives and resources of the communities within which they are working. It focuses particularly on the programming area of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), but in a manner that seeks to provide pointers for more faithsensitive humanitarian programming overall.
This document provides guidance in the assessment, research, design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programmes in emergency settings. Although designed specifically for emergency contexts (including protracted crises), the framework may also be applicable for the transition phases from emergency to development (including disaster risk reduction initiatives).
A referral is the process of directing a client to another service provider because s/he requires help that is beyond the expertise or scope of work of the current service provider. A referral can be made to a variety of services, for example health, psychosocial activities, protection services, nutrition, education, shelter, material or financial assistance, physical rehabilitation, community centre and/ or a social service agency.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support: Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings contribution to the World Humanitarian Summit.KEY MESSAGE: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) should be integrated into all humanitarian responsesSUB MESSAGE: All people affected by disasters, conflict and chronic adversities should have access to appropriate mental health and psychosocial support to restore day-to-day functioning and recovery.
