Ahibal, a 28-year-old tribal man, was rushed 28 miles to the emergency department of Sewa Bhawan Hospital. His attempt to commit suicide had left him in critical condition. The doctors there assessed him and encouraged his family to take him to a more advanced facility. But without an ambulance with life support equipment, transporting Ahibal wasn’t really an option.

Lacking a mechanical ventilator, the staff at Sewa Bhawan were forced to keep Ahibal breathing with a manual bag and a mini lung ventilator. His treatment stretched out for weeks, and the doctors and nurses cared for his every need, including counseling. After 45 days in the hospital, Ahibal was ready to go home. It was a joy for the medical staff to see him reunited with his family.

Now Ahibal is enrolled in the hospital’s mental health livelihood initiative for suicide survivors. The project has enabled him to provide for his family by raising goats. Thankful for all the help he has received, Ahibal actively works to share information about mental health awareness and substance abuse prevention. EHA has helped bring true transformation in this young man’s life and provided him with practical skills to change his future.