You are not alone
Help is always within reach.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please use the numbers below right away.
If you need help right now
Tele-MANAS is a 24x7 Government of India helpline available in 20 languages. Emergency Services can be reached anywhere in India for police, medical, or fire response.
Crisis helplines
Verified numbers grouped by who they support, so you can find the right one quickly.
General & suicide prevention
iCall (TISS Mumbai)
Mon–Sat, 8am–9pm
Vandrevala Foundation
24/7
AASRA
24/7
Sneha India (Chennai)
24/7
Lifeline Foundation (Kolkata)
10am–9pm
Connecting Trust
10am–8pm
Youth-specific support
LGBTQIA+ support
Sappho for Equality
Tue–Sun, 12pm–8pm
Humsafar Trust (Mumbai)
12pm–8pm
Naz Foundation
Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm
Domestic violence & gender-based support
iCall Women's Helpline
Mon–Sat, 8am–9pm
Shakti Shalini
Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm
NCW Helpline
24/7
Dhwani Crisis Hotline
24/7
Recognising the signs
These signs do not always mean a crisis, but they are worth taking seriously in yourself or someone you care about.
Emotional & behavioral
- Talking or writing about death, dying, or wanting to disappear
- Expressing feelings of hopelessness, being a burden, or having no reason to live
- Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities they once enjoyed
- Sudden changes in mood, including unusual calmness after a period of depression
Practical signs
- Giving away prized possessions or saying final goodbyes
- Increasing use of alcohol or other substances
- Previous suicide attempts — the strongest predictor of future risk
The QPR approach
Question, Persuade, Refer is a widely used framework for supporting someone in crisis: ask directly and gently if they are thinking about suicide, persuade them to get help, and refer them to a professional or one of the helplines above. You do not need special training to care, only the willingness to ask.
If calling feels difficult
- Message a trusted friend immediately
- Go to the nearest hospital
- Stay in a room with other people
What you can do next
- Reach out to trusted individuals
- Speak with a therapist or counsellor
- Call or chat with a helpline
- Track your mood and triggers
- Practice grounding and self-care
Find a therapist
Directories to help you find ongoing, professional mental health support.
This directory does not replace professional or emergency care.
HOP supports everyday mental fitness, not crisis intervention.