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Helplines in India

Tele MANAS

Main helpline Open 24/7

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.

AS, Bengali +16 more

KIRAN Helpline

Open 24/7

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.

AS, Bengali +11 more

NIMHANS Psychosocial Support Helpline

Open 24/7

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.

National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal

Open 24/7

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.

English, Hindi, REGIONAL

MANAS - National Narcotics Helpline मादक पदार्थ निषेध असूचना केंद्र

Open 24/7

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).

English, Hindi

National Deaddiction Helpline

Open 24/7

24/7 national toll-free drug de-addiction helpline by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Provides primary counseling and immediate assistance for drug and alcohol abuse. Part of National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

English, Hindi

Aasra आसरा

Open 24/7

24/7 free confidential crisis intervention center for lonely, distressed and suicidal individuals in Mumbai. Professionally trained volunteers provide empathetic listening and support. Also maintains directory of suicide prevention helplines across India.

Peer support English, Hindi

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