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Suicide Helpline Numbers in India

Sonal by Sonal
June 17, 2020
in Lifestyle, Health
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Suicide Helpline Numbers in India

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The unfortunate demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has rekindled the discussion on mental health and depression in India and has underscored the importance of openly discussing mental health issues.

The frenetic pace of life today is overwhelming for most of us. Further, the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic and the lack of social contact is also increasing loneliness in many, causing a mental health crisis across the world.

However, one must remember that help is always available: it is only a call away. And one must know that suicide is not the solution.

In this article, we share a list of suicide helplines in India that provide confidential support to the distressed, depressed, and the suicidal.

Roshni Trust

Helpline Number: 040-6620 2000, 040-6620 2001

Timings: Monday to Saturday | 11am to 9pm

Email: [email protected]

Roshni is a Hyderabad-based organization that believes that suicide is not a wish to die but a cry for help. The helpline is generally open from Monday to Saturday from 11am to 9pm. However, during these tough times of the pandemic, the helpline is also open on Sundays to help as many people as possible. Volunteers can speak in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Aasra – We’re Here To Help

Helpline Number: +91-98204 66726

Timings: Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day

Aasra is a free and confidential helpline answered by volunteers that are professionally trained. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Volunteers can converse in English and Hindi.

Mitram Foundation

Helpline Number: 080-2572 2573 

Timings: Monday to Saturday | 10am to 2pm

Email: [email protected]

Mitram is a Bangalore-based organization that provides confidential, unconditional, and non-judgmental emotional support in times of crisis.

iCALL

Helpline Number: 022-2552 1111

Timings: Monday to Saturday | 8am to 10pm

Email: icall@tiss.edu

Run by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, iCALL is an email and telephone based helpline run by trained mental health professionals. It offers support to individuals in emotional and psychological distress, across age, language, gender, and sexual orientation.

Parivarthan

Helpline Number: +91-76766 02602

Timings: Monday to Friday | 10am to 1pm

Email: parivarthanblr@gmail.com

Launched in 2011, the Parivarthan Counselling Helpline was initially launched for children and youth to receive free counselling. However, it has evolved as a helpline for all age groups today.

Sneha

Helpline Number: 044-2464 0050, 044-2464 0060 

Timings: Monday to Sunday | 10am to 2pm

Email: [email protected]

Sneha is a suicide prevention organization based in Chennai offering unconditional emotional support to anyone who could be feeling distressed, depressed or suicidal.

Vandrevala Foundation

Helpline Number: 1860 2662 345

Timings: Monday to Sunday | 24X7

Email: [email protected]

Founded in 2008, the Vandrevala Foundation aims to help those that are suffering from mental health issues. It seeks to spread awareness about mental health by anti-stigma campaign to dispel negative beliefs about mental illnesses. The helpline operates across India and the assistance is available in Hindi, English, Marathi, and Gujarati.

COOJ Mental Health Foundation

Helpline Number: 0832-2252 525

Timings: Monday to Friday | 1pm to 7pm

Email: [email protected]

Based in Goa, the COOJ Mental Health Foundation works towards promoting mental health under four major umbrellas: Psychosocial rehabilitation, Suicide Prevention, Geriatric & Dementia Care and Community Mental health.

So, if you or anyone you know depressed and needs help, please do not hesitate to call these helplines. Life is precious and should not be lost to suicide. Let’s ensure that the distressed can reach out and seek help rather than end their lives.

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