Empowering Mental Wellness

through awareness, education and compassionate support

Who we are

Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria in 2024, Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation is a non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming lives through mental health support, advocacy, and education. Based in Nigeria, we operate with a mission to ensure that individuals, families, and communities—especially the most vulnerable—have access to compassionate, high-quality mental health resources. Our work is driven by the belief that mental well-being is a fundamental human right, not a privilege.

Mission

To provide accessible mental health services, break the stigma surrounding mental illness, and empower individuals and communities to thrive emotionally and psychologically. We strive to create a world where every person can seek help without fear, shame, or barriers.

Why Choose Us?

At Cope and Live, we're more than a mental health organization—we're a lifeline for those society often overlooks. Registered in 2024 with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission and accredited by the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH), UK, our foundation is rooted in the belief that mental well-being is a fundamental human right. From free counseling sessions to innovative skill-building programs, we deliver compassionate, evidence-based support across Nigeria . Here's why thousands trust us to transform lives:

  • RESULTS

    Unmatched Impact: Real Change, Measurable Results

    We've touched over 10,000 lives since inception, delivering 300+ hours of free counseling, training 20+ community leaders in mental health first aid, and reaching 10,563 individuals through awareness campaigns and psychosocial engagements.  In 2024 alone, we visited 17 schools with 6,000+ attendees, supported 2,573 flood victims in Borno State, and empowered 200+ SGBV survivors via support groups in English and Hausa. Our 2025 initiatives—like the COLI Mental Health Academy's stress management courses and art therapy bootcamps—continue this momentum, fostering resilience in schools, prisons, corporates, and crisis zones. Join the movement: We've saved futures, one conversation at a time.

  • VALUES

    Guided by Unwavering Values: Compassion, Inclusion, and Child Protection at Our Core

    Every action stems from our pillars: empathy without judgment, ethical integrity, safeguarding children, embracing all backgrounds, collaborative power, and bold innovation. We're not just treating symptoms—we're building resilient communities where vulnerability is strength, not shame. As Rev. Nwachukwu says, "Mental health isn't a privilege; it's a right we fight for daily."

  • INCLUSIVE

    Tailored Services for Every Need: Accessible, Inclusive, and Free or Low-Cost

    We meet you where you are, offering holistic care customized for vulnerable groups: children, adolescents, seniors, pregnant women, new mothers, persons with disabilities, incarcerated individuals, and crisis-affected communities. Choose from individual/group therapy, crisis hotlines (dial our toll-free 0800000COPE), community workshops on coping via multi-sports, women's health programs tackling menstrual hygiene and postpartum depression, or skill acquisition like mushroom farming to build self-efficacy and reduce distress. Our digital platforms and resource centers ensure no barriers—whether in remote villages or urban offices.

  • PIONEERS

    Innovation Meets Advocacy: Breaking Stigma Through Partnerships and Research

    We're pioneers: Our COLI Academy (coliacademy.org) offers accredited training on everything from emotional intelligence bootcamps for kids to corporate resilience workshops for Zenith Bank and Nigerian Breweries staff. We advocate for mental health policies, conduct cutting-edge research, and partner with powerhouses like QAPS (UK), Mental Health Universe (Uganda), Raphatech, Alpha Specialist Hospital, Enugu State Ministry of Child and Gender Affairs, Enugu State Ministry of Agriculture, MTN, and many more.  From reintegrating prison returnees to equipping farmers against sector-specific stressors, our collaborative approach creates sustainable, stigma-free ecosystems—because one partnership can amplify thousands of voices.

  • TEAM

    Expert Team Backed by Global Standards and Local Passion

    Led by Reverend Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu—a Level 3 Mental Health Diploma holder, Grief & Bereavement Counsellor, EMDR Therapist, CBT Practitioner, and IOC Sports Administrator—our diverse team spans psychology, social work, law, engineering, and more. With co-founder Mrs. Uzoamaka Nwachukwu (trained Child Psychologist and Emotional Intelligence Coach), we blend professional rigor with deep empathy. Supported by a visionary Advisory Board and global partners, we deliver WHO-aligned interventions, like our Men's Safe Space Forums that shatter stigma around fatherhood stress and sexual health.  Your healing is in trusted hands.

Our Services

Join our SAFE Support Circle

The SAFE Support Circle is a community owned by its members—people like you and me who take the first step toward healing and holistic well-being. Here’s what you gain by joining and contributing to this Supportive, Accessible, Friendly, and Empowering space: A Safe Haven, Valuable Resources, A Platform to Make a Difference, Opportunities to Connect and Grow

This community thrives because of your contributions. Whether you share a story, offer a kind word, or invite someone to join, you’re helping build a stronger, healthier Nigeria.

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