Snehalaya Family Service Centre is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering couples and families that has its presence in Mumbai, India.

Snehalaya — a place where couples can get guidance and families can find strength, healing and direction.

Families today face more stress than ever before. Many individuals, unable to cope with hardships, lash out at loved ones, turn to substance abuse, or fall into depression and isolation. Marriages are breaking under pressure, leading to increasing cases of separation and divorce. Parent-child relationships are strained as generational gaps widen, especially in a rapidly evolving digital world. With the decline of the joint family system, urbanization, and nuclear family structures, traditional support systems have eroded, leaving families more vulnerable than ever.

A family can be a sanctuary of love or a battleground of conflict—the difference often lies in having the right support at the right time.

Recognizing these growing challenges, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) and the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) called for a dedicated family service centre to support marriages and family life. Answering this call, the Archdiocese of Bombay established Snehalaya—meaning "Abode of Love"—to provide professional guidance, counselling and enrichment programs to help couples and families build strong, lasting relationships.

Since its inception, Snehalaya has been led by dedicated directors committed to making it a place where hurting individuals find healing, struggling marriages find renewal and strong families grow even stronger—all for the glory of God the Father.

At Snehalaya, we walk with you, helping you build a future filled with love, resilience and hope.

Snehalaya Family Service Centre’s core focus is to:

✔ Prepare couples for marriage through comprehensive courses
✔ Support individuals and couples with counselling and pastoral care
✔ Enrich married life with programs that strengthen spousal bonds
✔ Guide couples and families in navigating the challenges of today’s world