There Is No Health Without Mental Health
1 in 4 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. HIMI is committed to support, advocacy, and quality mental health care in Nigeria.
Restoring Hope, Rebuilding Lives
Through public education, self-help groups, and advocacy, we are breaking the stigma of mental illness and giving voice to the voiceless.
Expert Psychiatric Care, Anywhere You Are
Connect with experienced consultant psychiatrists through our virtual clinic. Professional mental health consultations from the comfort of your home.
Mental illness robs us of the essence of our personality and what makes us human. As much as it threatens the humanity of the affected, it also renders them voiceless. We at HIMI are here to restore that voice.
Committed to Mental Health Care in Nigeria
Hope Initiative for the Mentally Ill (HIMI) is a non-profit, mental health-based non-governmental organisation founded in February 2025. We are committed to support and advocacy for quality mental health care in Nigeria.
According to the World Health Organisation, one in every four people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Yet in Nigeria, mental health services remain scarce, stigma persists, and those affected continue to suffer in silence.
Our mission is to build resilience against mental illness, prevent relapse among the affected, and restore hope through education, support, and advocacy.
Our Programs & Services
Comprehensive mental health support through six core programme areas
Public Health Education
Dispelling myths and reducing stigma through community education campaigns
Self-Help Groups
Safe spaces for people living with mental illness to find support and encouragement
Caregivers Support
Helping families of the mentally ill find the support and understanding they need
Advocacy
Promoting laws and policies that protect the rights of people with mental illness
Counselling & Vocational Services
Facilitating treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery from mental illness
Virtual Psychiatric Clinic
Connecting patients with experienced consultant psychiatrists online
Active Campaigns
Support our ongoing initiatives to transform mental health care
Rescue & Rehabilitation of Wandering Mentally Ill Persons
by HIMI
Mental Health Awareness Campaign Across Northern Nigeria
by HIMI
Medication Support for Patients Living with Mental Illness
by HIMI
Establishing Self-Help Groups for Caregivers of the Mentally Ill
by HIMI
Expert Psychiatric Consultations From Anywhere
Connect with consultant psychiatrists and professors of psychiatry for secure, confidential video consultations. Professional mental health care without the barriers of distance or stigma.
Consultant Psychiatrists
Expert professionals
Private & Secure
Confidential sessions
Mental Health Focus
Specialized care
Affordable
Accessible pricing
Meet Our Team
Professionals united by a passion for restoring people affected by mental illness to their normative and productive roles.
Dr. Aminu Shehu Ibrahim
Consultant Psychiatrist
Founder & Lead, HIMI
Dr. Auwal Sani Salihu
Consultant Psychiatrist
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Dr. Sadique K. Pindar
Consultant Psychiatrist
Professor of Psychiatry
Why Support HIMI?
Your trust and generosity power our mission
Expert-Led
Founded and led by consultant psychiatrists and professors
Community-Focused
Programs designed for real impact in Nigerian communities
Transparent
Every donation is accounted for and directed to programs
Holistic Approach
Addressing mental health through education, support, and care
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support directly fuels our work on the ground. Together, we can restore hope and rebuild lives for people affected by mental illness in Nigeria.