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Mental Health Resources in India

Access to mental health support in India is growing, with a range of free helplines, government-backed services, and nonprofit organisations offering care across languages and regions.

This guide connects you to 24/7 mental health helplines like Tele-MANAS and KIRAN, as well as community-based support from NGOs such as The Banyan and Sangath. Whether you’re seeking emotional counselling, legal advocacy, or grassroots mental health care, these resources can help you find confidential and culturally relevant support within India.

This country-specific guide is part of our global mental health resources directory, which connects users to free, nonprofit, and government-supported services by country.

🆘 Immediate & Crisis Support

  • Tele-MANAS
    The Ministry of Health supports India’s national 24/7 mental health helpline. Offers support in over 20 Indian languages.
    📞 Call: 14416
  • KIRAN Mental Health Helpline
    A government-run service offering 24/7 Multilingual counselling and rehabilitation
    📞 Call: 1800-599-0019
  • Vandrevala Foundation Helpline
    A trusted non-profit providing free, confidential mental health support via phone and WhatsApp 24/7.
    📞 Call: +91-9999-666-555
  • Mpower Minds Helpline
    Offers 24/7 professional counselling over the phone in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
    📞 Call: 1800-120-820050
  • 112 – National Emergency NumberFor life-threatening emergencies, contact 112 to reach police, ambulance, or fire services nationwide. This is India’s integrated emergency response system.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Non-Profit Organizations & Community Support

  • The Live Love Laugh Foundation
    Founded by Deepika Padukone, this organisation promotes mental health awareness and provides access to a helpline.
  • Sangath
    A leading NGO focused on research and the delivery of community-based mental health programs.
  • The Banyan
    Provides emergency care, rehabilitation, and shelter for individuals with mental illness, especially the homeless.
  • Mindroot Foundation
    Focuses on mental health education and outreach across Rajasthan.
  • Parivarthan Counselling Centre
    Offers affordable professional counselling and training between 1 PM – 10 PM (Mon–Fri)
    📞 Call: +91-7676602602
  • Lifeline Foundation Kolkata
    A confidential telephone counselling service available between 10 AM and 6 PM.
    📞 Call: +91-33-2474-4704

🌿 Alternative & Community-Based Therapies

  • MINDS Foundation
    Delivers grassroots mental health care in rural communities across India.
  • Manas Foundation
    Promotes mental health, gender justice, and social inclusion through counselling and training.

🧾 Legal & Practical Mental Health Advocacy