Whoweare?
SipòSiko is an association dedicated to promoting mental health through awareness, psychological support and psychosocial activities open to everyone, online and in person.
About SipòSiko
Psychological support that is accessible, human and inclusive.
SipòSiko is committed to offering accessible, human and inclusive psychological support to promote everyone’s mental health.
Mission
Our mission is to promote mental health through awareness, prevention and psychosocial activities.
We are committed to breaking the taboos around mental health by creating safe, accessible spaces where everyone can speak, learn and be supported.
“We dream of a society where mental health is recognized, respected and supported — a society where no one is left behind because of stigma, discrimination or a lack of resources.”
Goals
What we do, together.
- 01
Inform and raise awareness
About the issues, prejudices and stereotypes surrounding mental health, through multilingual educational content (posts, videos, podcasts, etc.).
- 02
Mobilize
Build a mutual-support community by involving young people, families and community leaders.
- 03
Open up access
To mental health services, by offering first-line support: support groups, psychotherapy, recreational activities, or referrals to professionals.
- 04
Collaborate
Actively with mental health professionals, institutions and local communities to strengthen our collective impact.
Values and principles
Mental health concerns all of us.
- Empathy and non-judgment
- Everyone deserves to be listened to, understood and supported, without feeling judged.
- Accessibility
- Mental health is a fundamental right for all, regardless of social, geographic or economic status.
- Dignity
- We value each person in their uniqueness and complexity.
- Solidarity
- Mental health concerns all of us. Let’s build a supportive community together.
- Professionalism
- Our work relies on scientifically validated, ethical and appropriate psychological and psychosocial approaches.
- Confidentiality
- Respect for privacy and the protection of personal information are at the heart of our commitment.
Who we serve
Every experience is unique and deserves to be heard.
We mainly reach young people (ages 16 to 35), through field activities and across social media.
Without comparison or judgment, we warmly encourage anyone — whatever their path, their story or the nature of their suffering — to take part in our activities. Our spaces are designed to be caring, inclusive and accessible to all, so that everyone can find a listening ear, support and tools to move forward.
Our spaces especially welcome:
- People dealing with stress or anxiety, or looking for emotional grounding
- People of every gender (women, men, LGBTQIA+ people), especially those facing psychological or social discrimination
- Marginalized communities with little access to mental health services (rural areas, working-class neighborhoods, sexual and gender minorities)
- Women and girls who have experienced psychological, sexual, economic or social violence
- Community actors (teachers, leaders, health workers) who want to get trained and involved in mental health initiatives
- Loved ones of people living with mental disorders who want to better understand and support them
Our activities
Online or in person, a space for everyone.
Workshops & training
Themed workshops, training sessions and talks, online or in person.
Support groups
Safe spaces to share your experience and be heard, without judgment.
Podcasts & videos
Educational content to understand mental health and break taboos.
Well-being
Relaxation, art therapy and well-being sessions to take care of yourself.
Awareness
Awareness campaigns online or in person, close to the communities.
Discussion groups
Share, learn together and build a mutual-support community.
Follow usat @siposiko
Join a supportive community. To take part in an activity, join us or simply talk to someone, write to us.