Mental Wellness Program in Karachi
Comprehensive Support for Women Facing Mental Health Challenges
Program
Overview
At ZMT Clinics, we believe that mental wellness is just as important as physical health. In the bustling city of Karachi, especially across its diverse suburban communities, many women and children quietly face challenges that affect how they feel, think, and cope every day. Economic stress, social expectations, family pressures, and limited access to mental-health services can make life overwhelming.
To bridge this gap, ZMT’s Mental Wellness Program in Karachi was created as part of our free public healthcare initiatives. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to stand beside women and children who need emotional support, to listen with compassion, and to provide the professional help they deserve, without barriers of cost or access.
Through a dedicated team of psychologists, screeners, and counsellors, we provide free counselling and emotional-wellness services for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. Our approach blends face-to-face sessions and telephonic counselling, ensuring that even those who cannot travel can still receive care from the safety of their homes.
At the heart of our program is empathy and empowerment. We understand that reaching out for help takes courage. That’s why every clinic in our 41-clinic network is a safe, confidential, and welcoming space where women and children can begin their healing journey. Our goal is to reduce stigma, build emotional resilience, and help every participant rediscover confidence, calm, and community.
Whether you are a mother balancing countless responsibilities or a young person struggling with emotional stress, we are here to listen, to guide, and to help you heal, one conversation at a time.
History and
Development
Program Started In: 2019
Founding Story: Initiated by the Zubaida Machiyara Trust to fill a critical gap in mental health services for women in Karachi’s underprivileged areas, the Mental Health Program launched with two clinics and has since expanded to nine, supporting women with vital mental health resources and reducing stigma.
Program Partners
& Collaborators
By the Numbers
On the Ground
14 Clinics in various areas of karachi
Program
Components and Services
The program includes mental health screening, face-to-face and telephonic counseling, psychiatric medication (through partnerships), and awareness initiatives to combat mental health stigma.
Eligibility Criteria: Primarily targets women 16 years and older in underserved areas of Karachi, providing support for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties.
Success Stories
WHY WE FOCUS ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN KARACHI
The Reality We See
Every day our staff in the suburbs notice that women carry heavy loads: household duties, caring for children, economic pressures, social expectations. Children too grow up facing immense pressure: school stress, peer issues, family changes, and environments where support may be limited.
We’ve seen how silent struggles, anxiety, sadness, behavioural issues, emotional pain, can affect the whole family.
The Difference Early Support Can Make
When we step in early, when a child gets help managing emotions, when a woman finds someone to talk to, when we build community awareness, the change is real. You or your child begin to feel stronger, more resilient, able to face challenges with hope rather than fear.
That’s why our work at ZMT Clinics isn’t just about “treating symptoms”; it’s about building wellness, relationship health, and empowered lives.
What Our Mental Wellness Program Looks Like at ZMT Clinics
Our Approach
We have set up a network of 41 clinics across Karachi’s suburbs so that women and children don’t have to travel far or wait long for mental-wellness support.
When you come to us, you’ll meet a caring counsellor or psychologist who understands your story, your background, your culture, your language. We believe treatment works best when it feels familiar, safe, and trustworthy.
Free & Accessible Care
Because we serve communities often under-resourced, we have designed the program to be completely free. No financial barrier means you can focus purely on your wellness without worry.
What We Offer
- One-on-one counselling: For women, children or adolescents to explore what’s troubling them, learn coping-skills, and find emotional strength.
- Group workshops: Sessions on stress management, mindfulness, parenting skills, emotional regulation for kids, peer-support groups.
- Child-specific support: For children who are having trouble at school, in relationships, behaviourally or emotionally. We focus on age-appropriate, safe environments.
- Community outreach: We go into neighbourhoods, set up awareness sessions, speak in Urdu and local languages, reduce stigma around mental-health help.
- Follow-ups & monitoring: We don’t leave you after one session; we check in, we ensure progress, we connect you with ongoing support.
How You Can Join & What to Expect
Who Can Join
Any woman living in Karachi suburbs, any child or adolescent in need of emotional or behavioural support, our program is designed for you.
If you are part of a family and feel the need for mental wellness support, you are welcome.
How to Join
- Visit the nearest ZMT Clinic in your suburb of Karachi.
- Contact our front desk via phone or our online booking (check your local clinic).
- Attend the assessment session: we’ll listen to your story so we can help you in the best way.
- Begin your tailored support: counselling, workshops, or outreach as recommended.
What Happens During Your First Visit
- You will meet our trained professional who will ask about your feelings, your context, and what changes you hope to see.
- You’ll discuss goals: “I want to feel less anxious,” “My child is struggling with peer issues,” “I want stronger emotional control.”
- Together we’ll craft a support plan that respects your schedule, culture and comfort.
Why Choose ZMT Clinics’ Mental Wellness Program
- We are community-based: With clinics across the suburbs, we are where you are.
- We are free: No cost, no financial stress, just care.
- We are focused on women & children: Your needs are central.
- We are culturally aware: We speak your language, understand your context, respect your privacy.
We believe in real-world results: Building resilience, improving relationships, helping futures
Frequently Asked Question
Is this really free?
Yes. At ZMT Clinics, the Mental Wellness Program is offered at no cost, so you can access help without worrying about fees.
Will my privacy be respected?
Yes, all services under the ZMT Mental Health Program are completely free of charge. This includes consultations, counseling, and any necessary follow-up support to ensure accessible care for everyone in need.
How long until I feel better?
Every person’s journey is different. Some notice changes in a few weeks; others more gradually. With consistent participation, many return to better emotional balance, stronger family connections and improved self-confidence.
How long until I feel better?
Every person’s journey is different. Some notice changes in a few weeks; others more gradually. With consistent participation, many return to better emotional balance, stronger family connections and improved self-confidence.
Can I bring my child and we both get help?
Yes, we welcome both women and children. If you feel both child and caregiver need support, we can coordinate accordingly.
What if the clinic is far?
Thanks to our 41-clinic network, we aim to have one near you. And through our outreach, we bring awareness and support into the community so you don’t always have to travel far.
Our Vision for the Future
At ZMT Clinics, we are committed to expanding our reach. We plan to deepen our presence in underserved suburbs, increase community workshops, train local women and youth as peer-support ambassadors, and strengthen the culture of mental-wellness across Karachi.
We believe that when women and children are well, families are stronger, communities thrive, and Karachi becomes healthier overall.
