India

India – Mental Health & Crisis Support Directory
💬 Need Immediate Help in India?
If you or someone you love is struggling, please know that you are not alone. Free, trusted support is available — and reaching out is a brave and powerful first step.
📞 Emergency Services:
Dial 112 — For emergency police, ambulance, or fire services

🧠 National Crisis Helplines
Service
Contact
Support Offered
iCall (TISS)
📞 +91 9152987821
🌐 icallhelpline.org
Free, confidential support from trained counsellors (Mon–Sat, 10am–8pm)
AASRA
📞 +91 98204 66726
24/7 suicide prevention and emotional crisis support
Vandrevala Foundation
📞 1860 266 2345
📞 1800 233 3330
24/7 mental health helpline (multiple regional languages)
Snehi
📞 +91 9582208181
🌐 snehi.org
Counselling and mental health support for individuals and families
iCall Email Support
📧 icall@tiss.edu
Free support via email for those unable to call
1800RESPECT (FDV Equivalent – India)
📞 181
24/7 Women’s Helpline for domestic violence and abuse
Gambling & Addiction Support
🧠 Contact your local hospital psychiatry unit or NGO (limited national services)

Financial Counselling – Dvara Money
🌐 dvara.com
Financial literacy & wellbeing tools for low-income families


🌱 Mental Health Services & NGOs
iCall (TISS) — icallhelpline.org
National, free, and inclusive mental health counselling (via phone and email)
Vandrevala Foundation — vandrevalafoundation.com
Multilingual helpline & community mental health programs
SNEHI — snehi.org
Mental health education, counselling, and family support in Delhi and beyond
The MINDS Foundation — mindsfoundation.org
Mental health education and rural support in India
Sumaitri — 📞 +91 11 23389090
Emotional support for those experiencing distress, based in New Delhi

🔍 Find a Psychologist or Counsellor
Directory
Contact
Description
Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists
🌐 iacp.in
National psychologist directory
Counsellors India Directory
🌐 counsellorsindia.com
Search by city or specialisation
TherapyRoute.com
🌐 therapyroute.com
Global directory including India
Ask Your GP
—
Many general practitioners can provide referrals to therapists or psychiatrists

💡 If cost is a barrier, many organisations listed above offer free or low-cost support via phone, email, or video.

🧒 For Children, Teens & Parents
Childline India — 📞 1098
24/7 emergency support for children in distress
Snehi (School & Teen Support) — 📞 +91 9582208181
Youth mental health, school programs, and parent guidance
Mind Piper — mindpiper.org
Inclusive support for youth, families, and caregivers
UNICEF India Parenting Hub — unicef.org/india
Parenting guides, early childhood development, and adolescent wellbeing

🌈 Inclusive & Culturally Safe Support
Pink List India — pinklistindia.com
Verified list of LGBTQIA+ inclusive mental health professionals and clinics
Mariwala Health Initiative — mariwalahealthinitiative.org
Mental health and rights-based support for marginalised communities
iCall (TISS) — Known for LGBTQIA+ friendly and non-judgemental support
Naz Foundation — nazindia.org
Support for LGBTQIA+ communities, HIV care, and mental health

🌐 Digital Tools & Online Therapy
iCall Email Counselling — 📧 icall@tiss.edu
YourDOST — yourdost.com
Online therapy platform with Indian mental health professionals
7 Cups — 7cups.com
Global emotional support through trained listeners
MindPeers — mindpeers.co
Self-assessment tools, therapy, and wellbeing plans

💛 Final Note
India is vast and beautifully diverse — and so are the paths to healing. Whether you’re in a crowded city or a quiet village, help is out there. You are never alone in your pain, and you never have to face it in silence.
There is no shame in reaching out. You are worthy of peace, of healing, and of support. 💛