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Thaawarchand Gehlot to launch 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline 'KIRAN'

<span style="color: #222222;">Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot will launch the 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline "KIRAN" on Monday. The helpline number is 1800-500-0019. This Helpline has been developed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities to provide relief and support to persons with Mental Illness.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports that this helpline will offer mental health rehabilitation services with the objective of early screening, first-aid, psychological support, mental well-being and psychological crisis management. 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.<br />''<br />''This assumes great significance in view of the growing incidence of Mental Illness, particularly in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic. </span><br />

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