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Sangath’s tele-counselling services offer free phone-based counselling for frontline workers and young people in need of psychological support. You can call or Whatsapp the number to be connected to a trained counsellor who are proficient in Hindi, English, Marathi, Tamil and Konkani.
https://sangath.in/tele-counselling/10AM-6PM, Daily
iCall is a service from TISS, run by trained mental health professionals. iCALL provides emotional support, information and referral services to individuals in psycho-social distress, across the life span and across different gender and sexual identities.
http://icallhelpline.org/Monday to Saturday, 8 AM - 10 PM
The Fortis National Helpline number is for students or parents with queries related to stress, mental wellbeing, exam tips or even to consult a team of experts and behavioral psychologists.
24 x 7
This is a helpline for anyone experiencing mental health distress during the COVID 19 crisis by National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences Bengaluru.
Mpower in partnership with the Maharashtra government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) operates this toll-free helpline number. Available free of cost for people across cities of Maharashtra, the helpline comprises experienced and trained mental health counsellors, who are clinical psychologists and psychiatrists to provide mental healthcare counsel and support.
http://mpower1on1.abet.co.in/24x7
Queer individuals from Manipur and parts of North East facing food and ration shortages due to COVID lockdown may contact this helpline for support.
http://www.yaall.org/
COOJ offers emotional support individuals dealing with suicidal thoughts, as well as those experiencing other levels of distress. It is run by volunteers trained in Mindfulness Based Active Listening.
https://cooj.co.in/3 AM - 7 PM, Monday - Saturday
Samaritans provides emotional support to callers. They are available on email, phone and in-person free services.
http://www.samaritansmumbai.com/3 PM - 9 PM, Monday to Sunday
Mansamvad is a mental health helpline and tele- counselling centre by the National Health Mission, Department of Health, Government of Rajasthan and Vishakha.
8 AM-11 PM
This helpline is operated by peer counsellors trained to support the mental health needs of lesbian, bisexual and trans people.
https://nazariyaqfrg.wordpress.com/10 AM-6 PM
Wysa is an AI-enabled Life Coach for mental and emotional wellness. Recommended by ORCHA and NHS, Wysa provides early intervention through 3 methods: an AI chatbot, a library of evidence-based self-help tools, and messaging-based support from human psychologists.
https://www.wysa.io/24x7
Vandravela is run by trained counsellors and the helpline works round the clock. Emails to Vandravela will be answered in 24 hours.
https://www.vandrevalafoundation.com/24x7
Providing multimodal services in the field of mental health, this Helpline is serviced by trained, professional counsellors.
https://parivarthan.org/4 PM - 10 PM, Mon - Fri
This helpline is a service provided by Medico Pastoral Association (MPA) and is run by trained active volunteers. If any caller requires face to face counselling, they are referred to MPA counsellors who are fully trained.
10 AM- 8 PM Monday to Saturday;
A crisis intervention centre for the depressed, distressed and suicidal. The Helpline provides unconditional and unbiased emotional support to callers, visitors or those who write in.
2 PM- 10 PM Monday to Friday; 10 AM - 10 PM Saturday and Sunday
A suicide prevention organisation that offers emotional support for the depressed, desperate and the suicidal.
https://snehaindia.org/new/
Lifeline offers a free tele-helpline providing emotional support to people who are in despair, depressed or suicidal. Face to face befriending with prior appointment is also available.
https://lifelinefoundation.co.in/10 AM - 10 PM
Roshni is run by trained volunteers and their special services include depression, distress and suicide
https://roshnitrusthyd.org/11AM - 9 PM ,Monday-Saturday
Connecting... lets callers speak with trained volunteers and their special services include awareness and psychoeducation programs
http://connectingngo.org/2 PM - 8 PM Monday- Saturday
If you're feeling stressed or worried, you may contact the Banyan Academy's helplines to speak to mental health professionals for free. Available in Hindi, Tamil and English.
http://www.balm.in/12 PM-8 PM
Kiran Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to offer mental health rehabilitation services with the objective of early screening, first-aid, psychological support, distress management, and crisis management etc. It aims to serve people experiencing a range of mental health challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, and mental health emergencie. It is available in 13 languages and is active around the clock.
24x7
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