Services

Four pillars. One promise — meet each person where they are.

Our services are designed for persons with intellectual disabilities — from early intervention in the first years of life, all the way to adult self-advocacy and dignified work.

Special Schooling
Ages 6+

Special Schooling

Educational programmes tailored for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Small classrooms, individualised learning plans, and a curriculum that balances functional academics with life skills, arts and play.

  • Early Intervention (0–6 yrs)
  • Functional literacy & numeracy
  • Life & self-help skills
  • Inclusive activities with regular schools
Therapy & Counselling
All ages

Therapy & Counselling

Our in-house team offers speech therapy, occupational therapy and psychological counselling — for children and for parents. Support that meets each family where they are.

  • Speech Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Psychological Counselling — children & parents
  • Parent Training
Vocational Training & Creative Arts
Ages 18+

Vocational Training & Creative Arts

Skill development to enhance opportunities — combined with the creative arts that make life sing. Music, dance and drama are not extras; at Mentaid they are therapy, expression and joy.

  • Vocational skill training
  • Music, Dance & Drama
  • Leisure activities
  • Sheltered work & assisted placements
Self-Advocacy & Family Support
For every family

Self-Advocacy & Family Support

PwIDs learning to speak for themselves — and families finding a community that understands. Parent-to-parent counselling, awareness generation, seminars, workshops and a monthly e-newsletter.

  • Self Advocacy Training
  • Parent-to-parent counselling
  • Awareness & advocacy
  • Monthly e-newsletter

Have a child or family member who might benefit?

Reach out for an initial conversation — call +91 82740 11231 or write to mentaid.secy@gmail.com.

Speak with our team

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Small hands, big journeys — be part of the walk.

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Since 1985, Mentaid — The Association for the Development of the Intellectually Disabled — has walked alongside children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Kolkata, and the families who love them.

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Reach Us

  • 56 Arabinda Nagar, Khalpar, Joka, Kolkata 700104
  • +91 82740 11231
  • mentaid.secy@gmail.com

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