Crisis Helplines in India
Free, confidential calls available now.
AASRA
Suicide Prevention Helpline
24/7 confidential emotional support and suicide prevention. Available in English and Hindi.
Available: 24/7
+91-98204-66726Vandrevala Foundation
Free Mental Health Support
Free 24/7 mental health support and crisis intervention in multiple Indian languages.
iCall
TISS Psychosocial Helpline
Professional counselling support by Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Available: Mon–Sat, 8AM–10PM
022-25521111Connecting NGO
Emotional Support
Emotional support and suicide prevention for people in distress.
Available: 12PM–8PM Daily
+91-99220-01122Sneha Foundation
Tamil Nadu
Chennai-based suicide prevention and mental health support centre.
Available: 24/7
044-24640050Maitri
Maharashtra
Mumbai-based crisis intervention providing emotional support.
Available: 11AM–9PM Daily
022-25944126Sahai
Karnataka
Bangalore-based helpline for emotional support and mental health counselling.
Available: 10AM–6PM, Mon–Sat
080-25497777Warning signs to watch for
In yourself or someone you know — these may indicate someone is struggling and needs help:
- !Talking about wanting to die or not wanting to be here
- !Feeling trapped, hopeless, or having no reason to live
- !Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities you used to enjoy
- !Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or other substances
- !Extreme mood swings — unusually calm after a period of distress
- !Giving away important possessions
- !Acting reckless or putting yourself in dangerous situations
- !Sleeping much more or much less than usual
- !Talking about being a burden to others
- !Saying goodbye to people as if it were the last time
What to do right now
If you or someone you know is in crisis, take these steps immediately:
Call a helpline
Reach out to one of the trained counsellors listed above. They're free, confidential, and available now.
Stay with someone
Don't be alone. Call a trusted friend, family member, or go to a place where others are present.
Go to the nearest hospital
Any government hospital has a psychiatry department. You can walk in and ask for help.
Call 112 in an emergency
If there's immediate danger, dial 112 for police, medical, and emergency services.
After the immediate crisis
Once you're safe, getting ongoing support is important. Summit can help you find a therapist, connect with others who understand, and build long-term mental resilience.