Vandrevala Foundation
| Founder | Cyrus Vandrevala and Priya Vandrevala |
|---|---|
| Type | NGO |
| Website | Official website |
Vandrevala Foundation is an NGO established by Cyrus Vandrevala and Priya Vandrevala. It established the "Mental Health Initiative -- India" in 2009 to raise awareness and provide services to mentally ill or emotionally distressed individuals. The organisation operates multiple crisis hotlines in key Indian cities with the collaboration of Emmanuel Hospital Association, St Stephen’s Hospital and the Mar Thoma Church. Its efforts has been noted by the media.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Operations in cities
The Vandrevala Foundation operates its helplines in the following cities:
References
- ↑ New Delhi, Feb 10, 2012, DHNS: (2012-02-10). "Kids strain nerves to meet parents' expectations". Deccanherald.com. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ↑ "Hospital module to read signs of a disturbed mind - The Times of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2011-11-15. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ↑ "24-hour helpline for psychiatric services to people - The Times of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2011-10-13. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ↑ "CNN-IBN News: Breaking News India, Latest News, Current Headlines World - IBNLive". Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ↑ "Parents and students calling out for help". Mid-day.com. 2011-05-28. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ↑ "Suicide helpline witnesses a dip in distress calls - The Times of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ↑ "Mind Care For Mental Help - Moneylife". Moneylife.in. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
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