Helpline to provide mental health support to flood-hit children

District Child Protection Officer, Amritsar, Taranjit Singh has said that in the current flood situation in the district, children in flood-affected areas may be in any need or aid and for the same, the District Child Protection Office (DCPO) has announced helpline number 1098. He said anyone can help orphaned/helpless unclaimed children by calling on the helpline and informing the district child protection authorities.

Making an appeal, he said, “If you have any information regarding any child orphaned or without their family or in need of any help or aid, please contact the 1098 Child Helpline number and the District Child Protection Unit. One can visit Room No.238 at the DC Complex as well. Children in need, children trapped in flood-hit areas, are being provided for by the unit.”

He said the Child Care Institutions (CCIs) have been alerted and asked to admit children in need of care. “They should be provided with psychological and special care for which arrangements will also be made for social care,” he said.

The District Child Protection Officer, Amritsar, can be contacted at 98763-57202 and the Child Helpline number at 1098.