Being a frontline worker, if you're feeling overwhelmed or if someone you care about or know is experiencing psychosocial distress, reach out for support and help at SWAASTHI. This psychosocial helpline provides for professional counseling and emotional support and is a dedicated helpline for frontline health workers. It addresses psychosocial concerns faced by healthcare staff and provides mental health and psychosocial support. Having a sensitive, affirmative, supportive, confidential space can be greatly helpful in the process of managing the pain. SWAASTHI is run by a trained and qualified team of counselors. It is a completely anonymous and confidential service that can be availed free of cost over the telephone by reaching out to the number:9152987824 between Monday and Saturday from 10 am to 06 pm. You can also write to SWAASTHI to avail email based counseling service at swaasthihelpline@tiss.edu. Telephonic and email based counseling services at SWAASTHI can be availed in English, and Hindi languages. On request, the psychosocial support is available in Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam and Kannada languages as well. So, a phone call may be just what one needs as the first step towards a healthier mind in this difficult time.
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is a psychological helpline that aims to provide high quality telephone counselling and internet based support services which will significantly improve mental health and the well being of individuals as well as the community.
is a psychological helpline that aims to provide high quality telephone counselling and internet based support services which will significantly improve mental health and the well being of individuals as well as the community.
is a psychological helpline that aims to provide high quality telephone counselling and internet based support services which will significantly improve mental health and the well being of individuals as well as the community.
is a psychological helpline that aims to provide high quality telephone counselling and internet based support services which will significantly improve mental health and the well being of individuals as well as the community. is a psychological helpline that aims to provide high quality telephone counselling and internet based support services which will significantly improve mental health and the well being of individuals as well as the community. is a psychological helpline that aims to provide high quality telephone counselling and internet based support services which will significantly improve mental health and the well being of individuals as well as the community.
