T.N. government would like to take Home Again programmes for mentally ill to all districts: Chief Secretary
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Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government is evaluating the 'Home Again' program by The Banyan to scale its model of reuniting homeless mentally ill individuals with families across all districts.
Background
The 'Home Again' program is run by The Banyan, an NGO, and currently operates in five districts of Tamil Nadu. It focuses on reuniting homeless mentally ill individuals with families and providing livelihood opportunities and reintegration support.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe Banyan: An NGO running the 'Home Again' program for mentally ill individuals.
- FactThe program currently operates in five districts of Tamil Nadu.
- PostN. Muruganandam: Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu.
- PostSupriya Sahu: Environment and Forests Secretary of Tamil Nadu.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of community-based rehabilitation and NGO-government partnerships in addressing the challenges of mental healthcare and homelessness in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: Lack of continuous funding and community engagement for sustainable mental health reintegration
- Service delivery gap: Need for 'halfway home' initiatives to bridge the gap between institutional care and full social reintegration
Keywords: Community-based rehabilitation · Mental health reintegration · Public-Private Partnership · Social inclusion · Livelihood opportunities
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