Merciful Care, Inspired Life

Dignified Life Care for Everyone.

MANITHAM Life Care is a healthcare initiative by the Claretians, dedicated to providing compassionate palliative support, specialized therapies, and medical aid to vulnerable communities
12k+
Lives Restored
5+
Years of Care
Manitham Care Blessing Ceremony
Manitham Campus and Facilities
Community Support and Care
Claretian Fathers & Care Team
ESTD 2008 • CLARETIANS NGO • CARE •
15+

A Beacon of Hope and Holistic Healing

Manitham Life Care is a people-centred initiative dedicated to promoting mental well-being, emotional health and positive social change. We believe in the power of compassion, understanding and human connection to bring meaningful change to individuals, families and communities.

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Our Services

Manitham Life Care structures its services into three primary pillars of action

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Life at the Centre

Manitham Life Care is situated in Nochodaipatty, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The centre provides an integrated and holistic rehabilitation environment for individuals recovering from substance dependencies, such as alcohol and drugs, and non-substance dependencies, including mobile phone, computer, and internet abuse.

06:00 AM

Rising & Tea

06:45 AM

Yoga, Breathing Exercise & Mudras (Common)

07:30 AM

Holy Eucharist (Catholics & Those who wish) & Silent Meditation (Others)

08:00 AM

Breakfast & Medicines

09:15 AM

Staff Prayer

09:30 AM

Class

10:45 AM

Tea Break

11:30 AM

Counseling / Group Work / Therapy / Sharing

12:45 PM

Lunch

01:30 PM

Indoor Games

View Full Daily Routine & Life at the Centre

Outreach Programs & Core Activities

Reaching Communities. Creating Awareness. Inspiring Change.

Campus Virtual Tour

Take a Tour of Our Campus

Explore the spaces where healing, care and transformation come together. Our campus offers a serene environment with modern facilities designed to support every step of the recovery journey.

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Our Centre & Facilities

A serene and supportive space designed for de-addiction, rehabilitation, reflection, counselling, and holistic healing.

Study & Prayer Hall

Study & Prayer Hall

A dedicated Study cum Prayer Hall provides a peaceful space for reflection, learning, prayer, and faith formation, supporting individuals throughout their journey of transformation and healing.

  • Reflection & Prayer
  • Study & Learning
  • Faith Formation
  • Peaceful Environment
A Space for Healing & Renewal

A Space for Healing & Renewal

The Centre provides a peaceful environment with facilities that support residential care, reflection, learning and daily living.

  • Study cum Prayer Hall
  • Dormitory for Residents
  • Refectory & Kitchen
  • Toilets & Bathing Facilities
Counselling & Therapy

Counselling & Therapy

Individual rooms are provided for medical care, counselling and therapy, supporting individuals throughout their journey towards recovery.

  • Medical Care
  • Counselling
  • Therapy

The Hands Behind the Care

Fr. Dr. J. Joseph Victor Doss CMF

Fr. Dr. J. Joseph Victor Doss CMF M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D., M.S.W

Director

Leads the Centre under the Claretians of the Province of Chennai, guiding addiction prevention, rehabilitation and reintegration programme.

Fr. A. S. Jeyabalan CMF

Fr. A. S. Jeyabalan CMF B.A., M.C.J., M.S.W

Administrator & Social Worker

Oversees daily operational administration and social work management at the Centre.

Dr. S. Dean Wesley

Dr. S. Dean Wesley M.B.B.S., M.D. (Psychiatry)

Consultant Psychiatrist

Provides specialized psychiatric evaluation, mental health assessments and clinical diagnosis.

Dr. R. Amala Sheela

Dr. R. Amala Sheela M.B.B.S.

Consultant General Physician

Conducts routine medical check-ups, detox care management and general physical health evaluations.

Mrs. J. Juliet Jenifer

Mrs. J. Juliet Jenifer GNM

Nurse

Provides full-time medical nursing care, medication management and health monitoring.

Fr. J. Santiago CMF

Fr. J. Santiago CMF M.A., M.Sc.

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Delivers professional individual counselling, psychotherapy, and emotional recovery support.

Fr. A. Soosai Manickam CMF

Fr. A. Soosai Manickam CMF M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil.

Counselor

Helps patients to accept, recover and reorient their life through his counselling and guidance.

Dr. A. E. Devaraja

Dr. A. E. Devaraja B.N.Y.S (NAT & YOGA)

Yoga Master Part-Time

Helps in mastering yoga, pranayama and holistic health through his sessions.

Br. V. Ashish Vilfre CMF

Br. V. Ashish Vilfre CMF B.A.

Warden

Manages resident welfare, facility discipline and residential care oversight daily.

Mrs. S. Amalorpavamary

Mrs. S. Amalorpavamary

Food Service Manager

Prepares daily nutritious meals following the Centre's structured daily schedule.

Mr. F. Pandyan

Mr. F. Pandyan

Watchman & Gardener

Ensures round-the-clock safety, premises security, access control for residents and the management of garden and surroundings.

Every Recovery Has a Story

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"When my father was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, the expenses seemed insurmountable. MANITHAM Claretians gave us not just hope, but highly subsidized dialysis sessions and an overflow of genuine love. They treated him like a father."

Ganesh Kumar

Name

Designation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"The physical rehabilitation lab here is incredible. After my motorcycle accident, my left arm was almost paralyzed. Fr. Joseph and the therapists worked with me daily. I can write and hold things again. God bless the Claretians!"

Stephen Raj

Name

Designation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"My mother spent her final months in the Mercy Hospice Ward. The peace she felt there was beyond words. The sisters sat with her, sang, and held her hand when we couldn't be there. They turned painful days into peaceful memories."

Asha Mary

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Designation

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"My mother spent her final months in the Mercy Hospice Ward. The peace she felt there was beyond words. The sisters sat with her, sang, and held her hand when we couldn't be there. They turned painful days into peaceful memories."

Asha Mary

Name

Designation

Support or Consult

Claretian De-Addiction Ministry

Manitham Life Care (CLARETIANS)

De-Addiction cum Rehabilitation Centre

Centre Location & Address

D.No.: 222/8, Nochodaipatty, Koovanuthu P.O. Dindigul - 624 003. Tamilnadu, India

Director
Fr. Joseph Victor Doss J. CMF Ph.D MSW
+91 77083 02050
Helpline & Admissions

+91 86087 92180

Official Email

manithamcmf@gmail.com

Official Website

www.manitham.org

Quick Connect
Statutory Recognition

Legal & Trust Credentials

"Humanity Reborn: Rising above Addiction, Embracing Life."

De-Addiction cum Rehabilitation Centre

Registration no. 636 / 2024

Tamilnadu State Mental Health Authority
Kilpauk, Chennai.

Manitham Life Care

Registered Trust No. 18/2021

Sub-Registrar Office
Sanarpatti, Dindigul.

Compassionate Recovery & Palliative Support Dedicated care and counseling under the Claretian Mission.
Manitham Life Care Centre

Nochodaipatty, Koovanuthu P.O., Dindigul – 624 003