UT administration notified the Chandigarh Mental Healthcare Rules, 2026 on Tuesday
Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) commissioner G S Sameeran on Wednesday opened a mental health wellness centre at Ripon Building to more than 20,000 of its employees. The trust has launched a dedicated helpline for GCC employees — +91 80314 51918 — available from 5pm to 11pm. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
Employees across GCC zones and departments can reach out to book appointments, said Jaya Venkatesh, programme coordinator of Dhruthi Trust. GCC city health officer Jagadeesan said the initiative aims to help employees cope with work pressure. Officials can approach the psychologist and get help,” he said. Jaya said that they have some clients, and are aiming to address the stigma surrounding mental health. We understand that it might be a taboo topic, but we are working towards breaking it.,” she said.
The centre, ‘Mind Mantra’, has been established by GCC in collaboration with the Credai Chennai Foundation and Dhruthi Trust. The initiative aims to improve the mental and emotional well-being of corporation employees and encourage them to seek professional help for stress and other psychological concerns. Free mental health counselling by psychologists and counsellors from the NGO will be provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a coordinator team would be available on other days. “This initiative is to improve the workflow. The initiative will also include mental health awareness workshops for GCC staff. “People across generations are working in GCC. Download the TOI App.