About Parivartan
Parivartan trust was established by Dr. Narendra Dabholkar and Dr. Shaila Dabholkar in 1991. The journey began with a small counselling centre for people having addiction problems at Satara District, Maharashtra, India. In three decades, Parivartan evolved into a pioneer organisation in the development and scientific testing of various models of care for people with mental health and addiction problems. We have adopted a unique method of implementation research. We work with evidence-based practices in our community services for people with mental health problems and evaluate them with various scientific methods. Our aim is to provide high quality comprehensive mental health services at low cost to marginalised communities.
About Us
Emotional First Aid aims to be your trusted guide on the journey of mental well-being. We believe that knowledge is the key to empowerment and that understanding mental health is crucial for personal growth and developing resilience. Through curated resources, insightful articles, and a supportive community, we aim to provide you with the tools and information you need to thrive emotionally and mentally. Together, we can break down the barriers surrounding mental health and foster a more informed and empathetic world!
Meet the compassionate minds behind this initiative, who are driven by a shared commitment to making mental health resources accessible to all.
Dr. Hamid Dabholkar
Psychiatrist, Senior Team Member
At Parivartan, he mentors mental health coaches. He also explores cost-effective community-based solutions for substance use disorders. An activist at Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti.
Rupali Bhosale
Masters in Social Work, Project Coordinator, Satara
With 13 years at Parivartan, she excels in capacity building, offering counseling, psycho-social support, and fostering mental health awareness in communities.
Dilip Gaonkar
Masters in Social Work, Project Coordinator, Tezpur
A TISS post-grad, founded Itanagar’s Parivartan De-addiction Center, bridging tech and mental healthcare accessibility via mobile devices.
Yogini Magar
Clinical psychologist, Senior Counsellor, Satara
With 15 years’ experience, she counsels mental health patients and families, facilitates training, and conducts emotional first-aid workshops in various settings.
Reshma Kachre
Clinical psychologist, Project Coordinator, Pune
At Parivartan for 13 years, she trains volunteers, counsels, and extends mental health services in Pune’s slums. She also leads Kimaya Café, run by individuals with psychosocial disabilities.
Bramhanath Nilkanth
Counsellor and Employment Support Officer, Pune
Specializing in Urban & Rural Community Development, he’s a Counsellor & Employment Support Officer at Parivartan, known for his calming presence and rapport with clients.
Rani Babar
Counsellor, Satara
For over a decade, she has worked closely with Parivartan’s founder Dr. Shaila Dabholkar. She offers counseling and psycho-social support to individuals and their families.
Dr. Aarathi Ajayakumar
Masters in Public Health, Research Coordinator
Dr. Aarathi is a dentist by degree and a researcher by profession. She creates monitoring systems and designs research projects. Her passion lies in destigmatizing mental healthcare, enabling better lives for those affected.
Dr. Nagesh Rajopadhye
Ph.D. in Physics, Researcher and Technical Advisor
Specialising in development of digital platforms for Psychology Assessment, he conducts Psychological screening sessions in colleges. Despite being Physicist, a passionate researcher in Psychology.
Shrikant Joshi
M. Tech. (IIT Bombay), Technical Advisor
With a software career that spans Google, Facebook, and startups in Silicon Valley, he is driven by compassion to contribute to Dr. Narendra Dabholkar’s rationalist vision.
