Rights panel calls for psychiatric ambulances and halfway homes for Goa’s IPHB

The rights panel submitted a proposal urging the state government to provide dedicated psychiatric ambulances for emergency mental‑health interventions linked to the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour (IPHB) in Goa. The panel also highlighted the need for halfway homes to facilitate the transition of patients from institutional care to community living, aiming to reduce relapse rates and improve long‑term outcomes. While the recommendation does not specify implementation timelines, it signals a push for expanding mental‑health infrastructure in the state, aligning with broader national efforts to strengthen psychiatric services.