Guidelines for Remote MHPSS Programming in Humanitarian Settings

What Is Remote Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Programming?

MHPSS programming encompasses all elements of an MHPSS program lifecycle, from program design to program setup and management to service delivery to capacity building (training/supervision) to monitoring and evaluation, and program closeout. MHPSS service delivery can include, but is not limited to: intake and assessments, case management, psychosocial support, counseling, psychological interventions, psychiatric care, treatment by mhGAP-trained healthcare staff, group support, awareness-raising, outreach and facilitating referrals. Remote programming entails implementation of MHPSS program elements virtually or at a distance utilizing various technology (phone, radio, Internet, etc.).