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‘Emotional’ helpline launched
Are you depressed? No one to hear you? Well, help is just a dial away.
Published : 15 May 2013, 09:43 AM
Updated : 16 May 2013, 11:57 AM
Kaan Pete Roi, the first emotional support helpline of the country, was launched recently to aid those feeling down.
The objective of the helpline, manned by trained volunteers, is to alleviate feelings of despair, isolation and distress, and suicidal tendency of the people, it said in a media release on Wednesday.
Anyone can call the helpline anytime from 3pm to 9pm on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays to receive immediate support.
Kaan Pete Roi’s mobile numbers are 01779554391, 01779554392, 01688709965, 01688709966, 01985275286 and 01852035634.
Anyone can also call 01713048013 or send email to info@shuni.org to ask questions.
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The release said such helplines existed in over 40 countries and play an important role in suicide prevention and the promotion of mental health.
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