The World Mental Health Day was observed by Cheshire Homes India, Coimbatore on 10th October 2015 at Coimbatore. Dr. K. Vijaya Karthikeyan., I.A.S., Commissioner - Coimbatore Corporation presided over the function along with our Special Invitees, Mr. Chandrasekar, District Differently abled officer, Mrs. Karuna – Vice President – IMA, Our Patient residents, various type of differently abled, our Committee members, Staff and General community.
As part of the event, Livelihoods Resource Centre (LRC), Coimbatore shortlisted 20 People with disabilities and were given self -employment kits like Shop alteration, Lamination machine, Electronic Weight machine, Petty Shop provision, Bakery shop provision, Display bottles etc., The GVG group of companies sponsored Rs.70000/- Seventy Thousand) towards purchase of self-employment kit. Some sports activities was organized for people with disabilities during this day, Prizes have been distributed to winners by our Chief Guest. Over 100 people with disabilities participated in this function.