STOP MENTAL ILLNESS FOUNDATION (SMIF) is a non‑profit organization advocating good mental health, preventing risk factors, providing treatment and therapy, and educating youths and older adults in Nigeria and beyond.
SMIF promotes social change and the empowerment of people with mental illness to enhance well‑being. Our work is grounded in dignity, confidentiality, and acceptance. We assess social and emotional issues that influence mental health and introduce interventions at multiple levels.
Over the years, SMIF has provided knowledge, information, and resources that help communities identify mental illness symptoms, adopt preventive and management techniques, and make informed decisions. We plan to establish community hubs for access to mental health professionals and recreational centres that strengthen brain function through daily engagement.
To eradicate mental illness stigma and support people with mental ill‑health across Nigeria.
To promote mental health for all and combat discrimination against people living with mental health problems in Nigeria and beyond.
Every individual deserves to live with dignity and purpose. Many people living with mental illness face discrimination, isolation, and loss of self-worth. Through therapy, education, and community support, SMIF helps restore confidence and hope — empowering people to rediscover their value and live meaningful lives.
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Lack of knowledge about mental health often leads to late diagnosis and worsening conditions. SMIF is committed to spreading awareness, identifying early symptoms, and providing access to the right care and counselling. Early intervention saves lives and promotes lasting well-being.
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Beyond treatment, true healing includes empowerment. SMIF equips beneficiaries with life skills, vocational training, and community mentorship to help them achieve independence. By supporting SMIF, you help individuals rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society.
SMIF NigeriaWe focus on activities that deliver faster, life‑changing impact and reduce the oppression and stigma of mental illness.
One‑on‑one counselling, therapy and treatment, including family support and recovery planning.
School and community programs on prevention, symptom recognition and help‑seeking pathways.
Daily awareness campaigns via radio, TV and social media to fight stigma and share coping strategies.
Mentorship and skills programs to restore purpose, belonging and independent living.
Immediate support, recovery accompaniment, and safe community reintegration.
Planned hubs and recreational centres—spaces to meet professionals and strengthen daily brain function.
Content creation, staff/volunteer training, and workplace mental health awareness for employers.
No‑cost skills training for treated and diagnosed beneficiaries to support economic independence.
At Stop Mental Illness Foundation (SMIF), every action we take brings us closer to a mentally healthy society. Our outreach programs, therapy sessions, and community empowerment projects are changing lives across Nigeria and beyond.
From awareness campaigns and skill-building workshops to therapy support and advocacy events, SMIF continues to promote hope, healing, and dignity for individuals affected by mental health challenges.
Join us as we share stories of recovery, empowerment, and transformation through our ongoing initiatives.
Donate NowMental health is integral to overall health. While genetics and the social, economic, and physical environment contribute to mental illness, SMIF’s work addresses these determinants through prevention, care and empowerment.
Nigeria faces a significant burden of mental health challenges, with limited access to quality services. Knowledge gaps and stigma prevent many from seeking help. SMIF advocates for policy attention, accessible care, and public education.
Regular radio, television and social media programs extend our reach, delivering practical guidance on self‑care, risk factors, and coping strategies.
We continually assess our operating environment to improve strategy, positioning, and sustainability.
SMIF’s identity blends promotion of mental well‑being with empowerment strategies to eliminate stigma. We acknowledge gaps in unique positioning, financial depth, brand culture, and communications, and address them with continuous reassessment of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to sharpen our strategy and execution.
Non‑profits exist to deliver public value rather than private gain. Many operate as charities or service organizations and may run compliant revenue‑generating ventures to sustain impact.
We build trusted relationships with donors and sponsors. Skills acquisition programs are free of charge for treated beneficiaries.
We pursue grants, donations, exhibitions and events, and optimize operations via volunteers and interns. SMIF operates from Lagos with plans to expand nationwide and beyond.
Your donation funds counselling, suicide prevention, education programs, and free skills training for beneficiaries.
House 4, E Close, 14 Road, Efab City Estate, Lokogoma, Abuja, Nigeria
info@smifnigeria.org
+23470448378113
