Department of Health & Family Welfare on 30th March 2020 issued a circular stating that the All Nagaland Counsellors Association (ANCA) will render free telephonic counseling services in order to support the holistic well-being of a person particularly those under quarantine facility and home observation.  The facility will also be open to the public on a voluntary basis as the lockdown has the potential to adversely affect the mental well-being of the general public. Department of Health and Family Welfare will facilitate the people in quarantine or isolation or anyone requiring counseling service with the ANCA. 

Any person requiring the service may send a request message through Whatsapp to 7005251298 in the format given bellow : 

1. Name:
2. Age/Gender:
3. Place of calling:
4. Presenting problem or reason in brief:

            The timing for counseling will be as follows:

1. Clients at Quarantine Facility (CQF): 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
2. Clients in Home Quarantine (CHQ):
3. 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
4. Anyone requiring counseling: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm

            It is to be noted that the service is voluntary and strict confidentiality of the client will be maintained. 

(Renbenthung, IA)