Tele‑MANAS Helpline Counsels 3,000 People Monthly in Andhra Pradesh
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 14:13 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Tele‑MANAS mental‑health helpline, operating from centres in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, reports handling about 3,000 calls each month and a total of 67,573 calls since its launch in 2022‑2023. The Health Minister highlighted its role in providing counseling across the state. No other source gave a different usage figure.
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