Launch of 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline (1800-599-0019) ‘KIRAN’
For the last five months, the corona epidemic has spread throughout the country and even the world. For this reason, people are being advised to stay indoors due to lock down in the country and to save themselves and their families. Many people are becoming mentally ill due to staying at home for so many days. In view of this, the government is going to issue a 24 x 7 toll-free help line number to cure people with mental illness through counseling. This toll free number will be launched on September 7 through virtual conferencing.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot to Launch 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline (1800-599-0019) ‘KIRAN’ On 7th September, 2020
04 SEP 2020
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment will launch the “24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN” (1800-500-0019)” through virtual mode Webcast on 07th September 09, 2020 (Monday). This Helpline has been developed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to provide relief and support to persons with Mental Illness. This assumes great significance in view of the growing incidence of Mental Illness, particularly in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic. Secretary (DEPwD) and senior officers will be present on the occasion.
This helpline will offer mental health rehabilitation services with the objective of early screening, first-aid, psychological support, distress management, mental well-being, promoting positive behaviors, psychological crisis management etc. It will function as a lifeline to provide 1st stage advice, counseling and reference to individuals, families, NGOs, Parent Associations, Professional Associations, Rehabilitation Institutes, Hospitals or anyone in need of support across the country.
The live webcast of the Helpline launch ceremony will be available at the link below:
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Source: PIB