*17 June 2011* *CHENNAI *: A few beggars and mentally ill persons were removed from various parts of the city and taken to the Communicable Diseases Hospital, Tondiarpet, on Thursday as part of Chennai Corporation's rehabilitation programme. A total of 12 persons found begging near traffic signals on arterial roads, near the Central railway station and Egmore were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Mayor M. Subramanian said the civic body had so far rehabilitated 1,130 beggars and persons with mental illness since April 2010. They were also given food and clothes. While 270 of them were treated at Institute of Mental Health and government hospitals, 456 were reunited with relatives. A total of 365 persons had been admitted to old age homes, he said. People are requested to call the civic body's toll free helpline *1913* or * 25912686* to rehabilitate any person with mental illness, said Mr.Subramanian. The officials of the Health Department of the Chennai Corporation would take efforts towards personal hygiene of the persons before subjecting them to medical treatment. http://www.thehindu.com/2011/06/17/stories/2011061762360200.htm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mental Health Advocacy (News 'N Views) India" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/MhaNewsViewsIndia?hl=en ------------- Affiliated Groups : MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY INDIA [email protected] Discussions on mental health law / policy / plan monitoring / human rights etc [email protected] India-specific news and views related to mental health [email protected] Information and support to carers of people with mental health issues [email protected] Mutual support and sharing of experiential knowledge, skills and social learning amongst peers
