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 – https://telemanas.mohfw.gov.in/
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
https://en.vikaspedia.in/viewcontent/health/mental-health/toll-free-mental-health-rehabilitation-helpline-kiran
A government-run service offering 24/7 Multilingual counselling and rehabilitation
📞 Call: 1800-599-0019
Vandrevala Foundation Helpline
https://www.vandrevalafoundation.com/free-counseling
A trusted non-profit providing free, confidential mental health support via phone and WhatsApp 24/7.
📞 Call: +91-9999-666-555
Mpower Minds Helpline
https://mpowerminds.com/oneonone#:~:text=Do%20I%20have%20to%20pay,free%20number%201800%20120%20820050.
Offers 24/7 professional counselling over the phone in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
📞 Call: 1800-120-820050
112 – National Emergency Number
https://112.gov.in/ – For 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 – https://www.thelivelovelaughfoundation.org/find-help/helplines
Founded by Deepika Padukone, this organisation promotes mental health awareness and provides access to a helpline.
Sangath
https://www.sangath.in/
A leading NGO focused on research and the delivery of community-based mental health programs.
The Banyan
https://thebanyan.org/
Provides emergency care, rehabilitation, and shelter for individuals with mental illness, especially the homeless.
Mindroot Foundation
https://www.mindroot.org/
Focuses on mental health education and outreach across Rajasthan.
Parivarthan Counselling Centre
https://parivarthan.org/
Offers affordable professional counselling and training between 1 PM – 10 PM (Mon–Fri)
📞 Call: +91-7676602602
Lifeline Foundation Kolkata
https://www.lifelinefoundation.in/
A confidential telephone counselling service available between 10 AM and 6 PM.
📞 Call: +91-33-2474-4704
Alternative & Community-Based Therapies
MINDS Foundation – https://www.mindsfoundation.org/
Delivers grassroots mental health care in rural communities across India.
Manas Foundation
https://www.manas.org.in/
Promotes mental health, gender justice, and social inclusion through counselling and training.
Legal & Practical Mental Health Advocacy
Action for Mental Illness India (ACMI) – https://www.mhinnovation.net/organisations/action-mental-illness-india-acmi
Focuses on mental health legislation, rights protection, and legal aid.