Mental health is often the elephant in the room — something many people struggle with yet rarely discuss openly. During Mental Health and Well-being Service Week, the Lions of MD 3233 chose to break the silence and bring the conversation into the open.
For District 3233-C, the initiative began months in advance by preparing volunteers to approach mental health conversations with clarity, care, and a better understanding of the issues people face. On August 11, 2025, motivators and wellness trainers from across the district attended a training program conducted in association with Hypno Heal Academy. The sessions focused on recognizing early signs of distress, understanding community needs, and responding constructively — groundwork that shaped the district’s work in the weeks that followed.
By October, clubs across the multiple were ready. From Korba to Bilaspur, Raipur to Satna, Parasia to Rewa, each club adapted the national goals to their local context. Balco Lions Club opened the campaign with a car rally and press interaction that introduced the theme to a wider audience. Their “Khushiyon Ka Khazana” initiative encouraged workplaces to view emotional well-being as part of a supportive organisational culture. Schools and colleges followed with stress-relief sessions, giving students space to recognize and manage everyday pressures.
Bilaspur created a week that blended awareness with community participation. Bilaspur Pride Lions Club, led by GST Coordinator Shefali Singh, organized a scooter rally flagged off by ASP Garima Dwivedi. The days that followed included yoga sessions, book distributions, recognition ceremonies, and school-based programs. Bilaspur Shakti Lions Club hosted a Kavi Sammelan; Lions Clubs of Bilaspur Samman and Vasundhara focused on senior citizens and elderly women, offering spaces for conversation and companionship. Eleven other clubs joined hands for a citywide Rally for Wellness, creating a unified public signal of support for mental health.
Satna Lions Club’s response was structured and extensive. Guided by PDG Satyendra Sharma, the club conducted six major activities, including rallies, a Kavi Sammelan, and workshops for students, corporate employees, and older adults. Lions Clubs of Satna Vindhya, Satna Prakrati, and Satna City contributed alongside, demonstrating how collaboration strengthens community outreach.
Parasia carried the message into schools, colleges, and the airwaves. Lions Club Parasia Chandametta, in partnership with Hypno Heal Academy, held sessions on stress management, self-confidence, and mindfulness in Flowervale, Global School, and Government PG College, Chhindwara. Their outreach expanded further through Aakashvani Vividha Varta, where more than 20,000 listeners tuned in, and through Zoom and YouTube sessions that extended access beyond physical locations.
Across busy cities and quieter towns, the message remained consistent: mental health deserves attention, openness, and care.
What developed over the week was more than a program calendar — it was a collective effort to make conversations easier and support more accessible. When Lions come together for wellness, communities feel heard and understood —creating room for change that lasts.