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   (Adhar means support)


Adhar is situated in five acres of land in a picturesque rural setting in Village Mulgaon 10 kms away from Badlapur railway station (West) in Thane District (Maharshtra State, India)

In January 1994 two independent dormitories for residential facilities for life long care, two vocational trainning centres and one kitchen were set up with th help of generous donations from our supporters. Subsequently one more dormitory for male inmates was added to the complex.
    

  Well furnished dormitories for male & female
  Two vocational trainning centres
  Separate kitchen
  Special care unit for severely retarded
  Multipurpose hall for various activities
  Omni bus and ambulance
  Solar water heater system
  Power laundry & dryer
  Wind mill & solar energy for uninterrupted power supply
  Solar street lamps
  Water conservation through waste water recycling and water harvesting



For enriching the holistic life of residents we have 106 specialised staff taking care of their various needs.
The services provided to inmates are:


  Personalised care and hygine
  Psychotherapeutic intervention
  Psychiatric care and follow up
  Special diet, physio therapy, yoga and meditation
  Dental care
  Medical intervention and follow up
  Cultural activities
  Special classes
  Vocational training institute
  Celebrations of festivals and birthdays
  Centralised music
  Games and recreation
  Picnics and outings

At present ADHAR provides lifetime shelter to 170 Mentally Retarded Adults including 45 Females
AGE RANGE OF INMATES
Age Level
Males
Females
Total
10 - 19 Years
07
03
10
20 - 29 Years
36
08
44
30 - 39 Years
35
12
47
40 - 49 Years
31
15
46
50 - 59 Years
12
06
18
60 - 69 Years
04
00
04
70 - 79 Years
00
01
01
Total
125
45
170