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State gets helpline for mental health problems
Shillong, Jan 14: The state government has started a helpline for mental health problems.
The toll-free number, 14410, will help people with mental health queries to connect with counsellors. There are 50 counsellors from across districts and callers can interact with them in Khasi, Pnar, Garo, Hindi and English.
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The helpline is a consolidated platform and has four options — critical emergency and ambulance, Covid-19 information, maternal health and childcare and mental health service.
At present, the service will be available between 10 am and 5 pm but there is a plan to make it a 24×7 helpline, sources said.