(THE GIST OF PIB) Tele-MANAS

(THE GIST OF PIB) Tele-MANAS

(JUNE-2024)

Tele-MANAS

  • A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to facilitate collaboration between the two ministries in operating a special cell of Tele MANAS.

About Tele-MANAS:

  • The Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in October 2022.

  • It aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country round the clock, particularly to people in remote or underserved areas.

  • Tele-MANAS will be organised in a two-tier system:

  • Tier 1 comprises state Tele-MANAS cells, which include trained counsellors and mental health specialists.

  • Tier 2 will comprise specialists at the District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)/Medical College resources for physical consultation and/or e-Sanjeevani for audio-visual consultation.

  • Currently, there are 51 operational Tele-MANAS cells functioning across all 36 States and UTs, offering services in 20 different languages. 

  • A toll-free, 24/7 helpline number (14416) is available as part of the initiative, allowing callers to select the language of choice for availing services. The service is also accessible at 1-800-891-4416.

  • This call will be an Interactive Voice Response system (IVRS) based audio call only, with a timely auto-call back approach.

  • Through the automated callback service, the caller will first be attended to by a trained counsellor.

  • Based on the level of care required, the counsellor will either provide the care needed within their capabilities or refer the caller for specialist care.

  • If the caller requires specialized care, the call will be handled by a mental health specialist (clinical psychologist, psychiatric social worker, psychiatric nurse, or psychiatrist). This level of service will contain both audio- and video-based options.

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