Spotlight on CIPUH: Mental Health Frontliners in Haiti

In a country still grappling with insecurity, displacement, and trauma, the Cellule d’intervention psychothérapeutique d’urgence d’Haïti (CIPUH) offers something often overlooked but urgently needed: mental health support during crisis.

Founded by the Association Haitienne de Psychologie (AHPSY) team, CIPUH provides emergency psychosocial support, trauma-informed care, and crisis response services for Haitians affected by violence, natural disasters, and displacement.

Why Their Work Matters

According to our recent findings:

• 88.9% of surveyed individuals reported that trauma, grief, and displacement are among the top psychosocial issues in Haiti today.
• 63.6% of diaspora respondents are willing to fund mental health and crisis support initiatives.
• 91% say transparency and clarity in mission would increase their giving — something CIPUH offers through structured intervention models and a growing network of trusted partners.

Where CIPUH Operates

From Port-au-Prince to southern Haiti, CIPUH has mobilized psychologists and social workers to provide field-based support, online sessions, and training for other caregivers. They’ve also begun laying the groundwork for community-based response systems in areas most affected by displacement and gender-based violence.

Issues CIPUH Supports

• Anxiety & Panic (worry, restlessness, heart racing)
• Depression & Sadness (fatigue, hopelessness, social withdrawal)
• Trauma & Grief (loss, displacement, disasters, kidnapping)
• Domestic & Gender-Based Violence (emotional control, abuse, sexual violence)
• Gun Violence & Insecurity (fear of leaving home, instability)
• Loneliness & Isolation (loss of community and routine)

Their work aligns with the most pressing mental health needs across the country. Read their April Report in French or English 

How You Can Support

CIPUH is a Haitian-led solution responding to Haiti’s mental health crisis with urgency, empathy, and professionalism. To support their work:

• Fund or co-fund a mental health deployment. Funding can be made via the AHPSY–UNIBANK Account. (For more details, contact us directly.)
  • Or donate to Centre NGO serving as CIPUH’s Fiscal Sponsor.
• Reach out to explore partnerships or capacity-building opportunities—Ronald Jean-Jacques. 

Let’s ensure organizations like CIPUH have the necessary tools, visibility, and resources.