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Helpline numbers for Stress, Anxiety and Depression

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Counselling helplines

Disclaimer: Sthir does not own, operate or control the helpline numbers listed on the website. The helpline numbers are listed for referral purposes only, and Sthir does not make any recommendations or guarantees regarding the quality of response and medical advice you might receive from any of the helplines. Sthir does not endorse these helplines and makes no representations, warranties or guarantees as to, and assumes no responsibility for, the services provided by these entities. Sthir disclaims all liability for damages of any kind arising out of calls made to these helpline numbers.

MPower Minds

The Mpower Minds Helpline is a mental health service dedicated to providing free, confidential support to individuals experiencing psychological distress.

Fortis

The helpline is open to all. It runs 24×7 and ensures crisis intervention by expert psychologists from Fortis Healthcare.

1Life Suicide Prevention & Crisis Support

1Life is a non-profit organization committed to suicide prevention through the support of experienced mental health professionals and trained tele-counselors. 

Voice That Cares (VTC)

Voice That Cares (VTC)

Voice That Cares (VTC) is a PAN India free public helpline that provides psychological first aid counselling support to individuals for mental health and well-being. It was launched by Ripples of Change Foundation and Heartfulness Institute.

Connecting Trust Distress Helpline

The Distress Helpline Program by Connecting Trust offers immediate emotional support to individuals in distress, especially those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Roshni Trust

Roshni Trust

Roshni trust is a voluntary organization that values human life. Roshni helpline comes under its umbrella. Roshni helpline provides free and confidential service by providing emotional support to the depressed and the suicidal, since 20 years. 

Lifeline

Lifeline

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. Lifeline Foundation is a suicide prevention NGO based in Kolkata.

Mann Talks

Mann Talks

A Shantital Shanghvi Foundation initiative, Mann Talks focuses on empowering individuals to take charge of their mental health. A team of trained mental health professionals offers an empathetic and non-judgmental environment.

Arpita Foundation

Arpita Foundation

Arpita Foundation, a Bangalore-based non-profit, offers professional counseling and guidance to individuals across India. Founded by Patrick and joined by Dr. Kalyani Keerthi Giridhara, the Foundation focuses on its Helpline Service to support those feeling helpless, hopeless, or worthless.

Sangath

Sangath is a not-for-profit organisation working in Goa, India for 24 years to make mental health services accessible and affordable. They have a dedicated COVID 19 well-being centre which offers community support, free tele-counselling and self-management resources

Sumaitri

Sumaitri

Sumaitri is a crisis intervention centre for the depressed, distressed and suicidal. It provides unconditional and unbiased emotional support to anyone who calls, visits or writes to them.  Its trained volunteers man the centre and helpline 365 days a year. 

iCALL

iCALL

iCALL is a psychosocial helpline for individuals in emotional and psychological distress. They provide professional and free counseling through technology assisted mediums such as telephone, email and chat transcending geographical distances while ensuring confidentiality.

Muktaa Helpline

Backed by over 15 years of experience in running successful helplines, Muktaa Charitable Foundation is a registered non-profit that has been at the forefront of social welfare initiatives for HIV/AIDS, mental health, addiction, sexual health awareness, gender sensitisation, and life skill education.

Parivarthan

Parivarthan

Parivarthan Counselling, Training and Research Centre is a registered, non-profit society that provides multimodal services in the field of mental health(www.parivarthan.org). The Helpline is serviced by trained, professional counsellors.

COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ)

COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ)

COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) works towards promoting mental health in Goa under four major needs: Psycho-social rehabilitation, Suicide Prevention, Elder Care and Community Mental health. It is run by volunteers trained in Mindfulness Based Active Listening.

Samaritans

Call free on 116 123

(open 24/7, 365 days)

CALM

Call free on 0800 58 58 58 or visit their website for webchat (open 5pm until midnight, 365 days)

SHOUT

Text SHOUT to 85258 (open 24/7)

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