You don't have to go through this moment alone
If you're in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, please reach out now. These helplines are free, confidential, and available in multiple Indian languages.
In a life-threatening emergency, call 112.
- Call 14416
Tele-MANAS (Government of India, 24×7)
Free mental-health support in 20+ languages.
- Call 1800-599-0019
KIRAN Helpline (24×7)
National mental-health rehabilitation helpline.
- Call 91529-87821
iCall (Mon–Sat, 10am–8pm)
Counselling by trained professionals from TISS.
- Call 99996-66555
Vandrevala Foundation (24×7)
Free counselling and crisis support.
- Call 14446
National De-addiction Helpline
Government of India helpline for alcohol and drug problems, run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. Free, in multiple languages.
Free peer support and recovery fellowships
Alongside professional therapy, free peer-run fellowships have helped many people with addiction. They cost nothing and no referral is needed.
Alcoholics Anonymous India
Peer fellowship for anyone who wants to stop drinking. Meetings across India and online; the helpline connects you to someone who has been there.
Narcotics Anonymous India
Peer fellowship for recovery from drug addiction. No fees and no referral; find a meeting near you on their site.
Al-Anon and Alateen
For families and friends affected by someone else's drinking, including a programme for teens. Find India and online meetings through the global site.
SMART Recovery
Evidence-informed, free support groups for addictive behaviours, including online meetings you can join from anywhere.
When this moment has passed and you'd like ongoing support, we're here to help you find a therapist, at your pace, no account needed.