District Mental Health Committee (DMHC)

The District Mental Health Committee (DMHC) under the chairpersonship of the District Collector is constituted for supportive supervision and effective implementation of DMHP. Also, the District Mental Health Committee is designated as the District Level Monitoring Committee for monitoring the services provided to Homeless Persons With Mental Illness(HPWMI) in the district.

The committee will review the following specific aspects:

• Rescue, Reunion and Rehabilitation Services
• Disability Certification and Social Entitlements – UDID Card, Aadhaar, CMCHIS, Disability Pension
• Providing Supportive Supervision to ECRCs
• Joint Inspection of MI Homes
• Compliance with Minimum Standards for these Mental Health Establishments

Thus, the Government of Tamil Nadu provides Comprehensive Mental Health Care through its  Psychiatric Services, addressing prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, while reducing the treatment gap and promoting mental well-being among vulnerable populations.