Team

Shalini John, has Masters in Philosophy in Clinical Social work, with 8 years of experience providing individuals, family, and addiction counselling. Solomon has 10 years of experience in the field of community development and managing projects, currently working as a project coordinator at TTK hospital.

Shalini John, has Masters in Philosophy in Clinical Social work, with 8 years of experience providing individuals, family, and addiction counselling.

Ms. P. P. Shantha kumari has done her Master’s degree in psychology. She has eight plus years of experience in providing psychological counseling and training to various age groups. She is also a life skill trainer experienced in dealing with adolescents in various issues like academic problems, behavioral and emotional setbacks.

Dr. Janani has completed Psychiatric Medicine from CMC, Vellore and has been into practice since 2010.

Dr R. Jayachandiran is a Certified Diabetologist & confident Physician with an experience of
10 yrs in Medical practice and in Critical care units in Govt and Pvt hospitals.

Mr. Avinash has completed his Master of Social Work in medical and psychiatry and has a
keen interest in Addictions and Mental health. He is currently employed as a de-addiction
counsellor at TTK Hospital.

Mr. Mukesh has 7 years of experience in the field of addiction. Also has an experience in working with juvenile’s addiction. He has undergone Universal training curriculum and CHILD (DRUG ABUSE) curriculum.

Ms. Poonkodi has a post graduate degree in Social Work with Medical and Psychiatry as Specialization. She has a year of experience in teaching and her area of interest includes Mental health and De-addiction.

Ms. Valli has a Masters in Psychology. She has 7 years of experience in working with individuals with various issues, psychometric assessments, patients and their family members. She has worked in conducting awareness camps and programs on addiction in communities and schools.

Ms. Mary Helen has seven and a half years of experience in the field of Mental Health and addiction. She is experienced in facilitating awareness programs across various sectors.

Mahalakshmi, has Master's in Philosophy in Psychology. She has been working with TTK Hospital since 2021. She counsels patients and their families, conducts re-educative sessions and Group Therapy.

She has a vast experience as an intake counsellor too. She also conducts training program and
awareness program at TTK Hospital.

Mr. Murali has 10 years of experience as a counsellor working with patients and affected family members in the field of addiction. He has worked extensively in conducting rural camps in and around Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. He has also extensively worked in projects related to drug demand reduction in communitie, school and colleges.

Metilda has a Master of Social Work in Medical and Psychiatry. Metilda has multiple years of experience in the field of mental health, working with domestic workers, school children and is currently a de-addiction counselor, facilitating training and therapy sessions.

Ms. Sheeba has 23 years of experience at TTK working with individuals, expertise in school awareness programs. Currently she mentors students undergoing internship at TTK hospital.

DR Shiva, Senior Medical Officer. Working in TTK since June 2006. He is into Family Practice
since 1978. After completing his Post graduate training in General Medicine, He took interest
and started practicing in the field of De-addiction from 1981 till date and has a vast experience
in the field of De- addiction..

Ms. Soumya has a Master of Social Work in Medical & Psychiatry. Soumya has 18 years of experience in Human resources and Training. She currently leads the therapy team and overall administration at TTK Hospital and works towards constantly evolving the treatment modalities and new initiatives.

Ms.Maya has been involved in the functioning of the hospital from the Nascent stage and coordinated the After Care Centre. She currently heads the TTK Hospital.

Ms. Maya Varadarajan has been instrumental is introducing revolutionary initiatives into rehabilitation like Music Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy & Horticulture Therapy, which compliment the primary treatment program, enhancing the treatment experience at TTK. Ms. Maya also believes in periodically exposing the team to various kinds of training programmes that helps in upgrading themselves to the current trend and nuances in Rehabilitation.

Turning her personal loss into a lifetime mission, Dr.Shanthi Ranganathan started TT Ranganathan Clinical Research Foundation in 1980 when the concept of addiction as a treatable disease was relatively unknown in India. With unwavering commitment, passion and untiring efforts, she nurtured the growth of the organization from one room centre to a renowned 100 bed centre known for its quality treatment and training initiatives.

In recognition of her services, she was awarded the Padma Shri (1992), the United Nations Civil Services Award (1999) and the Avvaiyar Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2015. As a member of the National Level Committees with the Government of India and as the Deputy Chairperson of ICCE Commission, Dr Ranganathan contributes to development of policies and guides initiatives to professionalize the field of addiction treatment.

Her contribution is however most vividly reflected in the lives of thousands of patients who lead alcohol and drug free lives along with their happy families who received a fresh lease of life.