{"id":2476,"date":"2026-05-03T23:45:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T23:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.236.237.24\/?page_id=2476"},"modified":"2026-06-02T07:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T07:56:21","slug":"mental-health-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nhm.tn.gov.in\/ta\/mental-health-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2476\" class=\"elementor elementor-2476\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2df48e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2df48e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea6c894 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hfe-breadcrumbs-widget\" data-id=\"ea6c894\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ul class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs hfe-breadcrumbs-show-home\"><li class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-item hfe-breadcrumbs-first\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-home-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nhm.tn.gov.in\/ta\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-text\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b8da15 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b8da15\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efb900c e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"efb900c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7acc748 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7acc748\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section\">\n\n<!-- HERO -->\n\n<div class=\"nhm-hero\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-hero-content\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-tag\">\nMental Health &#038; Well-being\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Mental Health Services in Tamil Nadu<\/h2>\n\n<p>\nTamil Nadu stands out for its robust health infrastructure that extends beyond physical health to include comprehensive Mental Health services. The State has made commendable strides in ensuring that Mental Health services are accessible at every level of care, from primary to tertiary, including specialized de-addiction services.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nWhat sets Tamil Nadu apart is its commitment to providing these services free of cost, reinforcing its dedication to the well-being of its citizens.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-hero-image\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1506126613408-eca07ce68773?w=900\" alt=\"Mental Health Services\">\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- OVERVIEW -->\n\n<div class=\"nhm-achievement\">\n\n<h3>\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-heart\"><\/i>\nScope of Mental Health Services\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nMental Health services in Tamil Nadu cover a broad spectrum through the District Mental Health Programme operational in all 38 districts, including state-specific initiatives such as Emergency Care and Recovery Centres (ECRCs), Comprehensive De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centres (CDRCs), Mana nala Nallatharavu Mandram (MaNaM), Mananala Viyazhan (Mental Health Thursday), Targeted Intervention activities, and the Tele MANAS 24\u00d77 counselling helpline.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- KEY INITIATIVES -->\n\n<h3>Key Mental Health Initiatives<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-admin-site\"><\/i>\n<h4>District Mental Health Programme<\/h4>\n<p>\nCommunity-based mental healthcare services available across all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-phone\"><\/i>\n<h4>Tele MANAS<\/h4>\n<p>\n24\u00d77 toll-free tele-counselling and mental health support services through helpline 14416.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-groups\"><\/i>\n<h4>MaNaM Initiative<\/h4>\n<p>\nMind Health Support Forum promoting student well-being in Government educational institutions.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n<h4>Mental Health Thursday<\/h4>\n<p>\nWeekly awareness initiative to improve Mental Health literacy among healthcare workers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- STATE MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY -->\n\n<div class=\"nhm-section-alt\">\n\n<h3>State Mental Health Authority<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nThe State Mental Health Authority is constituted as per the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 to regulate and coordinate Mental Health services in Tamil Nadu.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nAs mandated under Section 74 of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, District Mental Health Review Boards have been constituted at 13 locations covering all districts of the State.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nEach Board consists of six members including a retired District Judge as Chairperson, Psychiatrist, Medical Practitioner, District Administration representative, and representatives of persons with mental illness, caregivers, or NGOs working in the field of Mental Health.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- DMHP -->\n\n<h3>District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-achievement\">\n\n<h3>\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-universal-access\"><\/i>\nStatewide Coverage\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nThe District Mental Health Programme is implemented across all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu and has been highly successful in reaching unreached populations through Tamil Nadu&#8217;s strong public health infrastructure.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-megaphone\"><\/i>\n<h4>Mental Health Awareness<\/h4>\n<p>\nCommunity awareness activities and mental health promotion initiatives.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-welcome-learn-more\"><\/i>\n<h4>Workshops &#038; Training<\/h4>\n<p>\nPrograms for students, working women and life-skills training for school teachers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-admin-users\"><\/i>\n<h4>Counselling &#038; Treatment<\/h4>\n<p>\nCounselling and treatment services available in Government Hospitals and Block PHCs.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-id\"><\/i>\n<h4>Social Security Benefits<\/h4>\n<p>\nFree Aadhaar enrolment, UDID cards and other social support services.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"highlight-card\">\nServices are offered using the <strong>Bio-Psycho-Social Approach<\/strong>, considering biological, psychological and sociological determinants of Mental Health.\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- ECRC -->\n\n<h3>Emergency Care and Recovery Centres (ECRCs)<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-card\">\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-number\">29<\/div>\nFunctional ECRCs\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\nEmergency Care and Recovery Centres (ECRCs) are inpatient Mental Health facilities established to provide psychiatric and medical treatment, family reintegration and rehabilitation services to Homeless Persons with Mental Illness (HPWMI).\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nThe State currently has 29 ECRCs functioning through Government and NGO partnerships. Efforts are underway to establish ECRCs in all districts.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-achievement\">\n\n<h3>\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-awards\"><\/i>\nPolicy Milestone\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nTamil Nadu released the <strong>State Policy for Care of Homeless Persons with Mental Illness and Implementation Framework<\/strong> on 27 February 2025 to strengthen care and support for this vulnerable population.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- CDRC -->\n\n<h3>Comprehensive De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centres (CDRC) \u2013 Kalangarai Maiyam<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-card\">\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-number\">28<\/div>\nCDRCs\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-card\">\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-number\">24<\/div>\nDistricts Covered\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\nDe-addiction services are provided through Medical College Hospitals and dedicated Comprehensive De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centres (CDRCs), known as Kalangarai Maiyam.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nThese centres provide a continuum of care including acute detoxification, psychological counselling, rehabilitation and follow-up services. The Kalangarai model places strong emphasis on emotional healing, family support, relapse prevention and long-term recovery.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- TELE MANAS -->\n\n<div class=\"nhm-section-alt\">\n\n<h3>NATPUDAN UNGALODU MANA NALA SEVAI \u2013 Tele MANAS (14416)<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-card\">\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-number\">24\u00d77<\/div>\nSupport Services\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-card\">\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-number\">14416<\/div>\nToll-Free Helpline\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-card\">\n<div class=\"nhm-metric-number\">2<\/div>\nTele MANAS Cells\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\nImplemented in Tamil Nadu since October 2022, Tele MANAS provides round-the-clock counselling and mental health support, especially benefiting rural and underserved populations.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nThe service ensures easy access, anonymity and timely intervention for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety or depression.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nTwo Tele MANAS cells function in Tamil Nadu \u2013 one at the DMS Campus and another at the Institute of Mental Health Campus, supported by Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and Counsellors.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- MANANALA VIYAZHAN -->\n\n<h3>Mananala Viyazhan \u2013 Mental Health Thursday<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-banner\">\nMental Health Thursday is an awareness and educational initiative aimed at strengthening Mental Health literacy among healthcare workers through regular dissemination of scientific information, awareness materials and District Mental Health Programme services every Thursday.\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- MANAM -->\n\n<h3>MaNaM \u2013 Mana Nala Nallatharavu Mandram<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-achievement\">\n\n<h3>\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-welcome-learn-more\"><\/i>\nStudent Mental Well-being Initiative\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nMaNaM is a pioneering initiative introduced in Government Medical, Dental, Nursing and Paramedical Colleges to promote student well-being through awareness, peer support and institutional care.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-grid\">\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>Awareness Campaigns<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>Peer-led Support<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>Sensitization Programs<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>Healthy Lifestyle Promotion<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nhm-feature-card\">\n<h4>Timely Counselling Support<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\nThe programme will eventually be scaled up to include all colleges across Tamil Nadu with the objective of building psychologically resilient student communities.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- DMHC -->\n\n<div class=\"nhm-section-alt\">\n\n<h3>District Mental Health Committee (DMHC)<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nThe District Mental Health Committee, chaired by the District Collector, functions as the district-level monitoring committee for services provided to Homeless Persons with Mental Illness (HPWMI).\n<\/p>\n\n<h4>Key Responsibilities<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"objective-list\">\n<li>Rescue, Reunion and Rehabilitation Services<\/li>\n<li>Disability Certification and Social Entitlements<\/li>\n<li>Providing Supportive Supervision to ECRCs<\/li>\n<li>Joint Inspection of Mental Illness Homes<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with Minimum Standards for Mental Health Establishments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- TNIMHANS -->\n\n<div class=\"nhm-achievement\">\n\n<h3>\n<i class=\"dashicons dashicons-building\"><\/i>\nTamil Nadu Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (TNIMHANS)\n<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nTNIMHANS, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to comprehensive Mental Health services, is currently in the final stages of completion at the Institute of Mental Health Campus, Chennai.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nThe facility is being established at an estimated cost of <strong>\u20b940 Crore<\/strong> and is planned for inauguration in the coming months.\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa54ae8 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"aa54ae8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2476 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"aa54ae8\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"CDRC - 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