You don’t have to face what you’re going through alone. Whether you need someone to talk to right now or want to build long-term emotional resilience, support is available.
The resources listed below are specific to India and provide tools to support your own well-being, access to mental health professionals, and crisis helplines.
| Resource | Contact | Hours | How to Access | Languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tele MANAS | 14416 or 1800-891-4416 | 24/7 | Call directly | English, हिन्दी, ಕನ್ನಡ, తెలుగు, தமிழ், മലയാളം, कोंकणी, मराठी, ગુજરાતી, অসমীয়া, বাংলা, ଓଡ଼ିଆ, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, कश्मीरी / ਕਸ਼ਮੀਰੀ, बरो, डोगरी, اردو, মণিপুরী, Mizo, and राजस्थानी | Govt-run and functional; direct call connects to a counsellor |
| 1Life (One Life Foundation) | 7893078930 or 85559 40650 (for WhatsApp) | 24/7 | Call directly | English, हिन्दी, मराठी, ગુજરાતી, বাংলা, অসমীয়া, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, and മലയാളം | Suicide prevention; tele-counsellors; referral to medical/psychiatric support |
| iCALL (TISS) | 9152987821 | Mon–Sat, 10am–8pm | Call directly | English, हिन्दी, मराठी, ગુજરાતી, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, বাংলা, தமிழ், తెలుగు, മലയാളം, and कोंकणी | Qualified counsellors offering support and not untrained volunteers anonymously and free |
| Mpower Minds Helpline | 1800-120-820050 | 24/7 | Call directly | English, हिंदी, मराठी | Helpline has many years of experience and are qualified psychologists. This Helpline is only available for people over the age of 18. |
| AASRA | +91-22-27546669 | 24/7 | Call directly | English, हिंदी | Suicide prevention; confidential; trained volunteers |
| Vandrevala Foundation | +91-9999-666-555 | 24/7 | Call or WhatsApp | English, हिंदी, ગુજરતી, বাংলা, ಕನ್ನಡ, தமிழ், తెలుగు, മലയാളം, ଓଡ଼ିଆ, मराठी, ತುಳು | Professionally trained counsellors; 1 million+ calls; crisis focus |
| Childline | 1098 | 24/7 | Call directly | All regional languages | Specifically for under-18; any distress including mental health |
| Mann Talks | 8686139139 | Daily, 9am–8pm | Call directly | English, हिंदी | Free; trained counsellors; email option also at care@manntalks.org |
| Sneha Foundation (Tamil Nadu) | 044-24640050 | 24/7 | Call directly | தமிழ் , English | Suicide prevention; crisis support |
| Sumaitri (Delhi) | 011-23389090 | Mon–Fri 2–10pm; Sat–Sun 10am–10pm | Call directly | English, हिंदी | Trained volunteers; Delhi-based |
| Roshni Trust (Hyderabad) | +91-40-6620-2000 | Mon–Sat, 11am–9pm | Call directly | తెలుగు, हिंदी, English | Suicide prevention; Telangana |
| Lifeline Foundation (Kolkata) | +91-33-24637401 | Daily, 10am–6pm | Call directly | বাংলা, हिंदी, English | West Bengal |
| DISHA (Kerala) | 1056 | 24/7 | Call directly | മലയാളം and English | Kerala state; direct crisis line |
| Parivarthan (Karnataka) | +91-7676-602-602 | Mon–Fri, 1pm–10pm | Call directly | All Indian languages except తెలుగు, മലയാളം | Bangalore-based; trained counsellors |
| Jeevan Aastha (Gujarat) | 1800-233-3330 | 24/7 | Call directly | ગુજરાતી , हिंदी | Toll-free; suicide prevention |
| Fortis Stress Helpline | 8376804102 | 24/7 | Call directly | অসমীয়া, বাংলা , English, ગુજરાતી , हिंदी , ಕನ್ನಡ, कोंकणी, मराठी, മലയാളം, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ , தமிழ், తెలుగు, اُردُو , राजस्थानी and Achiku | trained mental health professionals |
| COOJ Mental Health Foundation (Goa) | 63 6161 2525 | Weekdays, 1pm–7pm | Call directly | English, हिंदी, and कोंकणी | Volunteers offer non-judgmental, and non-advisory listening presence for callers |
The Live Love Laugh Foundation:
Founded by Deepika Padukone, TLLLF offers resources on depression, anxiety, and stress in the Indian context, including a helpline directory and self-assessment tools.
NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences):
India’s apex mental health institution. Provides public education, research, and referral pathways for mental health conditions.
Vandrevala Foundation:
Free 24/7 mental health support in multiple Indian languages. Covers anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, and crisis situations.
Headspace:
Guided meditation and mindfulness app. Offers sleep, focus, and stress tools. Teen-friendly with free access for students.
Insight Timer:
Free meditation app with thousands of guided sessions, including several by Indian teachers in Hindi and regional languages.
Mindhouse:
India-based mindfulness and mental wellness platform. Meditation, breathwork, and sleep tools designed for Indian audiences.
Wysa:
India-based mindfulness and mental wellness platform. Meditation, breathwork, and sleep tools designed for Indian audiences.
YourDOST:
Connects students and young people with trained counsellors, psychologists, and life coaches via text, audio, and video. Popular across Indian colleges and schools.
yourdost.com
Berkeley Greater Good:
Science-backed practices for happiness and wellbeing, including gratitude exercises, mindful breathing, and resilience tools.
Amaha (formerly InnerHour):
One of India’s largest integrated mental health platforms. Covers therapy, psychiatry, self-care tools, and in-person care in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. Free and paid options available.
iCALL — TISS:
Free, confidential professional counselling by trained psychologists from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Available by phone and email.
Tele-MANAS App:
The government’s national tele-mental health programme, operated through NIMHANS. Free, multilingual, available across all Indian states. Over 10 lakh calls since 2022 launch.
If you are unsure where to start, calling KIRAN (1800-599-0019) is free, available 24/7, and will connect you with a professional in your language.