[2] The foundation has entered into an agreement with the Directorate General of Shipping in India to serve as the official mental health helpline for Indian sailors and their families around the globe.
[2] In November 2014, the Vandrevala Foundation was featured on an episode of the Indian talk show Satyamev Jayate, which focused on Nurturing Mental Health and was hosted by Aamir Khan.
[13] In May 2021, the Surat City Police, in collaboration with the Vandrevala Foundation and Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), launched a counseling program for individuals who had been rescued from attempting suicide.
[15] Vandrevala Foundation operates its helpline virtually on a PAN India level, with counselors based in every state and equipped to handle cases in regional languages.
[2] In March 2023, Vandrevala Foundation published the results of a survey that revealed one-third of individuals who contacted their mental health helpline in the past 18 months reported experiencing anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
The survey also found that WhatsApp has provided a means of communication for a previously untapped demographic that may have refrained from seeking mental health support in person.