Get to know In Touch - Deaf Peer Support.

Basic Information

• Fees Type: Free
• City: Mumbai
• Facilitated By: An Individual/Facilitator
• Languages: English
• Address: Agatsu Foundation, Pali Village, Bandra.
• Meets: Alternate Thursdays
• Participant Limit: Depends on the registration.
• Everyday Concerns

What is the group about?

"Deaf Peer Support is a space designed for deaf individuals who share similar life experiences, especially relating to Deaf culture, communication challenges, mental health, or social integration to come together and feel seen. This support is rooted in shared identity and lived experience, allowing for deeper empathy, trust, and understanding."

What is your founding story?

"To support deaf individuals who share similar life experiences, especially relating to Deaf culture, communication challenges, mental health, or social integration to come together and feel seen. This support is rooted in shared identity and lived experience, allowing for deeper empathy, trust, and understanding."

Who is your group for?

"Deaf individuals who have lived experiences and want to share it with others. Also for every individual to know that they are not alone in this."

How does one sign up? What’s the coordination process like?

"An individual a sign up through our website or contact us on WhatsApp."

Walk us through the average format of your group session.

"Members are requested to arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the session. Phones must be kept on silent and put away. It’s a space where everyone share their lived experiences."

What do you hope for participants in your group to take back with them after a session?

"It’s is a space designed for deaf individuals who share similar life experiences, especially relating to Deaf culture, communication challenges, mental health, or social integration to come together and feel seen. This support is rooted in shared identity and lived experience, allowing for deeper empathy, trust, and understanding"