Helplines in India

National 24/7 tele-mental health service offering free mental health assistance and counseling across India in 20+ languages. Part of the National Tele Mental Health Programme with 53 Tele MANAS Cells across 36 States/UTs.

Suicide prevention and mental health crisis support for the Kashmir Valley. Provides phone, chat, email, and in-person support through clinic in Srinagar. Project of Healing Minds Foundation, serving the region since 2011.

24/7 toll-free mental health rehabilitation helpline launched by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2020. Provides early screening, first aid, psychological support, distress management, and referral services in 13 languages.

Toll-free helpline for psychosocial support by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore. Nodal centre for National Tele Mental Health Programme with network of 23 tele-mental health centres of excellence.

Free 24/7 mental health helpline and WhatsApp counseling service in 11 languages. Provides psychological counseling and crisis mediation for depression, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship conflicts. 150 trained professionals accessible nationwide.

24/7 government portal for reporting cybercrimes including hacking, identity theft, online fraud, cyberbullying, financial fraud. Special focus on crimes against women and children. Operated by Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under Ministry of Home Affairs. Has saved Rs 4,386+ crore in financial frauds.

24/7 toll-free reporting portal for citizens to anonymously report drug trafficking, peddling, illegal sale, purchase, storage, manufacturing of narcotic drugs. Also provides advice on de-addiction and rehabilitation. Run by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

24/7 toll-free mental health helpline staffed by qualified psychologists. Centres in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi, Pune. Supports perinatal mental health including trauma.

Free, confidential mental health support for anxiety, depression, stress, and work/school issues. Trained therapists available in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati. Not a crisis helpline but will guide to nearest hospital if emergency help needed.

Free national tele-counselling helpline for students, parents, and teachers to address mental health and psychosocial issues. Initiative by Ministry of Education, Government of India.