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

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot will launch the 24x7 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.

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.

This assumes great significance in view of the growing incidence of Mental Illness, particularly in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic.