Consulting & Advisory Services
I support organizations to design, implement, and strengthen MHPSS programs in low-resource settings. From training and capacity building to tool development and evaluation, my work bridges gaps in access and promotes resilience at both community and systems levels.
My Services
Program Design
I lead collaborative, evidence-informed MHPSS program design through needs assessments, desk reviews, and stakeholder engagement. From theories of change to strategy development, I help shape programs that are practical, participatory, and context-driven. Recently, I supported a staff wellbeing assessment in Ukraine, leading to policy improvements and psychoeducation sessions for field teams.
Tools & Guidelines
I help adapt and design global MHPSS and protection tools to fit local contexts. With broad field experience and technical expertise, I support organizations to contextualize guidelines and standards. Recently, I co-developed mental health integration guidance and a framework for USAID Missions in LMICs.
Training & Facilitation
I design and deliver trainings on MHPSS, protection, safeguarding, and GBV in both humanitarian and development settings. Topics include psychological first aid, burnout, vicarious trauma, and stress management. I prioritize ethical, sustainable capacity building through a train-the-trainer model and collaborate closely with community partners to ensure cultural relevance and local ownership.
Recent Experience
PSS Training Facilitator, Search for Common Ground
I facilitated a session for the Inside Mediators conference in Nairobi, Kenya - introducing ideas of psychosocial support, vicarious trauma, and the importance of self-care for mediators working on the peace processes in Niger, Burundi, and Zimbabwe.
MHPSS Surge Support, UNICEF
Deployed via RVO’s MHPSS surge roster to support UNICEF’s post-earthquake response in Vanuatu, focusing on strengthening services for children, caregivers, and communities. Highlights include co-leading peer support and MHPSS skills trainings, supporting national standards, leading MHPSS 5Ws mapping, and enhancing coordination through the Technical Working Group.
MHPSS & Protection Advisor, HelpAge International, Ukraine, Moldova, Poland
Provided technical leadership on MHPSS, protection, safeguarding, staff wellbeing, and inclusion for teams in Ukraine, Moldova, and Poland. Delivered training, mentoring, quality assurance, and supportive supervision. Developed regional strategies, guidelines, and staff wellbeing initiatives. Collaborated with cross-sector specialists and represented HelpAge at MHPSS, protection, GBV, and inclusion coordination forums.
“Lindsay will meet you where you are; her professionalism, cultural competency, and adaptability are valuable assets. She has experience supporting multiple large-scale public health programs and understands the complex social systems in which they operate. She is intuitive, empathetic, principled, and understands the importance of employing evidence-based approaches.”
Katherine Williams, MPH & MSW