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The '''Writers' Rescue Centre''' is an Indian [[Charitable organization|not-for-profit organisation]] that assists people who are experiencing mental health problems. It encourages and assists such people to write down their thoughts as a form of therapy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/wrc-helps-depressed-differently-abled-publish-their-inspiring-stories/articleshow/65234761.cms|title=WRC helps depressed, differently abled publish their inspiring stories - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref> The center was founded by social entrepreneur and author, [[Nikhil Chandwani]], and is active in [[Nagpur]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/in-nagpur-a-rescue-centre-helps-writers-evolve-into-public-speakers-119010500592_1.html|title=In Nagpur, a 'rescue centre' helps writers evolve into public speakers|last=Bhattacharjee|first=Sneha|date=2019-01-05|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref> [[Visakhapatnam]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yovizag.com/writers-rescue-centre-vizag/|title=The Writers' Rescue Centre for all the budding writers in Vizag|date=2018-09-23|website=Visakhapatnam News, Vizag Breaking News, Andhra Pradesh, India News, Entertainment, Movies, Magazine & More...|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref> [[Hyderabad]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], and [[Singapore]]. It provides individual mentors who work on a one-on-one basis with the center's clients.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/meet-the-man-who-uses-the-art-of-storytelling-to-help-those-who-are-suicidal-and-depressed/story-QyP2yhwjWJvQyptXGQMzWJ.html|title=Meet the man who uses the art of storytelling to help those who are suicidal and depressed|date=2018-12-30|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/turning-a-new-page-now-a-rescue-centre-for-writers-to-help-battle-depression/articleshow/66868751.cms|title=Turning a new page: Now, a rescue centre for writers to help battle depression - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/two-writers-who-almost-gave-up-their-dreams-have-a-different-success-story/19484172|title=Two writers, who almost gave up their dreams, have a different success story|date=2018-06-03|website=mid-day|language=en|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref> It also works with novice writers to provide them with practical assistance and mentors in completing and publishing their work<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2018/sep/16/engineering-dropout-turns-failed-storytellers-into-bestselling-authors-1872442.html|title=Engineering dropout turns failed storytellers into bestselling authors|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> and subsequently marketing it and finding further writing and speaking opportunities. Writers' Rescue Center has assisted in the publication of more than 70 books to date.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edexlive.com/people/2018/jul/21/the-write-help-eager-to-publish-a-book-turn-to-nikhil-chandwanis-writers-rescue-centre-3462.html|title=The 'write' help: Eager to publish a book? Turn to Nikhil Chandwani's Writers' Rescue Centre|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/health-and-wellbeing/140818/write-to-heal.html|title=Write to heal|last=Chakravorty|first=Reshmi|date=2018-08-14|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/unblock-writers-block/article24696881.ece|title=Unblock writer’s block|last=Upadhye|first=Aishwarya|date=2018-08-15|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-02-05|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

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[[Category:Mental health organisations in India]]
[[Category:Indian writers' organisations]]
[[Category:Writers' centres and houses]]

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