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New policy for HPWMI - Tamilnadu
March 3 , 2025
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- Chief Minister released the state policy for Care of Homeless Persons with Mental Illness and Implementation Framework – 2024.
- It delineates the service provided to the Homeless Persons with the Mental Illness (HPWMI) into four stages - rescue and acute care, intermediary care, long term care, and social integration.
- The policy proposes a standard operating procedure (SOP) to be followed in rescue operations.
- The policy also details what should be done if the person is below 18 years, woman or pregnant and a victim of crime.
- Chief executive officer of State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) shall be the nodal authority for empanelling NGOs.
- 102 will be the designated helpline number for the rescue of homeless persons with mental illness.
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