Qawsalla Counselling: Accessible Mental Health Support
The LGBTI+ Gozo Counselling Programme will provide free and accessible mental health support to LGBTIQ+ individuals and their families in Gozo through one-to-one counselling, group sessions, and mental health awareness initiatives. Delivered by warranted counsellors with expertise in LGBTIQ+ issues, the programme aims to improve wellbeing, strengthen community support, and increase mental health awareness through outreach campaigns and stakeholder training. Our project seeks to challenge stigmas around accessing mental health support, encourage all persons within our society to seek support, and increase understanding of the specific mental health challenges LGBTIQ+ persons experiences, such as gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia. The project will also strongly highlight mental health support resources available in Gozo and Malta. This project is being supported by APS Bank (https://www.apsbank.com.mt/)