India Helplines

India Helpline Directory

Abuse and domestic violence

Sneha India 24/7 helpline: 91 44 24640050
AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
1Life 24-7 suicide prevention and crisis support: 7893078930
NCW Women's HelpLine: 7827-170-170
Operation Peacemaker domestic violence help: Call 1800 212 9131 or text 9333 40 4141. If you’re the aggressor, call: +91 7207-545577
SNEHA Crisis Helpline for women and children: 98330 52684 or 91675 35765
Save Indian Family helpline for abused/distressed men: +91-8882 498 498
Anti-Trafficking helpline: 1800 419 8588
Mahila Bol Helpline for women: 0124-4007444
Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098

Addiction

National Tobacco Quit Line Services (NTQLS) - 1800 112 356
National Toll Free Helpline to assist those dependent on alcohol or drugs: 1800-11-0031

Alzheimer’s and dementia

Help Age India helpline: 1800-180-1253
Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) national dementia helplines: 98461 98471, 98461 98473, or 98461 98786
Elder Line national helpline for senior citizens: 14567

Autism

Bullying

Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
National Cyber Crime's helpline: 155260
Mahila Bol Helpline for women: 0124-4007444
iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45

Caregiving

Grief and loss

Sukh-Dukh Helpline for bereavement and grief counselling: 759-405-2605
LGBTQ+
iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
Queerythm helpline for LGBTIQ community: +91 9747811406
Naz Foundation for Lesbian and Women Sexuality Support: +91 11 41325042 or +91 11 40793157/58
Or search LGBTQ India Helplines for regional numbers

Mental health

Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
The MINDS Foundation for those experiencing mental health problems: 18005-477-200
Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45
KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555

Parenting

Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
Self-harm
Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
Teens
Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139

Veterans

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