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Helplines in India for depression.

Tele MANAS
EveryoneAll topics

Tele-MANAS: Your 24/7 Free Mental Health Helpline Tele-MANAS is a Government of India initiative providing round-the-clock,...

Vandrevala Foundation crisis intervention helpline
Everyone

Vandrevala Foundation crisis intervention helpline provides 24/7 free and confidential support by phone, text, and online chat....

iCALL Psychosocial Helpline
EveryoneLGBTQ+All topics

In 2012, the School of Human Ecology launched iCALL, an initiative that uses technology to provide mental health support. The...

Lifeline Foundation
Everyone

Lifeline Foundation, founded in 1996, is a registered non-profit organization based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Our mission...

Snehi Helpline, Crisis Intervention Tele Counselling Support
EveryoneAll topics

Snehi works with people primarily to promote dignity, wellbeing, positive mental health, to prevent suicides, mental disorders...

Counselors, Volunteers
ND Prana Lifeline
Everyone

ND Prana Lifeline, our flagship service, goes beyond saving lives—it centers on improving overall quality of life. Proudly...

Muktaa Mental Health Helpline
EveryoneLGBTQ+Cultural supportAll topics

It takes courage to acknowledge you need support and reach out for it. When you do, we will be here for you. Our free mental...

Kashmir Lifeline, Emotional and Mental Crisis support
EveryoneAll topics

Kashmir Lifeline, Emotional and Mental Crisis support provides free and confidential support and information by phone. We help...

1 Life, Crisis Support, Suicide Prevention
Everyone

Anybody who is experiencing an unbearable stressful condition, dangerous suicidal thoughts, deep depression, confused state of...

Counselors, Volunteers
The Humsafar Helpline
LGBTQ+

This helpline is run by The Humsafar Trust, a long-standing community organization focused on queer health, rights, counselling...

Aasra / आसरा
Everyone

Aasra is a crisis intervention centre for the lonely, distressed and suicidal. We aim to help prevent and manage mental illness...

Counselors, Volunteers
Jeevan Aastha Helpline
EveryoneAll topics

The Jeevan Aastha Helpline, initiated by the Gandhinagar Police under the Suraksha Setu Project, is a 24/7, toll-free mental...

Arpita Foundation
Everyone

It is a non-profit organization located in Bangalore, Karnataka, and provides professional guidance and counseling to callers...

Counselors, Volunteers
Mann Talks
EveryoneWarmline

Mann Talks is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information over the phone. We exist to help people in...

Outlive Chat Platform
Youth

Outlive Chat is a youth friendly, stigma free & anonymous chatline for young people in India who are looking for a safe space...

Peers, Volunteers
Sneha Suicide Prevention Helpline
Everyone

Sneha is a suicide prevention organization in Chennai, India. We offer unconditional emotional support to anyone who could be...

HEAL Helpline for Students
YouthChildren

HEAL helpline is multilingual free mental and emotional health support for school and college students. Our trained and...

The Naz Helpline
AdultsLGBTQ+Youth

The Naz Helpline provides free and confidential support over the phone. We exist to help the LGBTQ+ community in India who may...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers
Parivarthan Counselling Helpline
Everyone

Parivarthan Counselling Helpline (PCH) is a free telephone helpline that is serviced by trained counsellors to listen and help...

iCALL's CHAMPS Helpline
ParentsYouthChildrenAll topics

CHAMPS Helpline was launched with the aim to provide professional counselling support to children, adolescents and caregivers...

iCALLs ReYou Chat-line
LGBTQ+YouthAll topics

iCALL’s ReYou is a chat-based initiative for youth suicide prevention by iCALL. This crisis chatline offers services to Indian...

Pukar Helpline
EveryoneAll topics

Pukar is a free helpline where you can talk about what you're going through, without fear of being judged. You don't need to...

Roshni Helpline, Telangana
EveryoneAll topics

Roshni provides emotional support to the depressed, distressed and suicidal. We have been in this service since 1997. It is a...

Counselors, Volunteers
Voice That Cares
AdultsAll topics

Voice That Cares (VTC) is a PAN India free public helpline that provides psychological first aid counselling support to...

Connecting Trust - Every Life Counts
EveryoneAll topics

ConnectingTrust is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information over phone. We help everyone in India...

Ankahee Helpline
EveryoneAll topics

Ankahee Helpline offers emotional support to anyone who may be in stress, distress, or even struggling with suicidal ideation....

COOJ Distress Helpline
EveryoneAll topics

COOJ Distress Helpline is a befriending helpline based in Goa, India which offers emotional support to anyone who is feeling...

Get free, confidential support from a depression hotline in India

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems, affecting about 13% of people worldwide. Depression can affect people differently, but common feelings associated with depression include sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and guilt.

There are 27 depression hotlines in India that you can contact for free help if you're experiencing the following symptoms:

  • You don’t care for your hobbies or work
  • You feel guilty, and you loath yourself
  • You feel sad and about to cry all the time
  • You became irritable for no reason
  • You are unable to think
  • You wake up during the night or at dawn and cannot fall asleep again
  • Even the smallest tasks take too much effort
  • You find it difficult to socialize

We are all at risk of developing depression. Many people around the world have been where you are right now. The symptoms of depression can, however, make our lives miserable. Luckily, there is a way out of that dark place.

Depression can make you feel like a burden to others so you may be hesitant to ask for help. However, there are helpline volunteers and counselors in India who care about your situation and want to help. Sharing your feelings with a compassionate listener can help you feel supported and less alone.

If you are ready to talk to someone about your experiences of depression, you can contact a hotline in India for free and confidential support.


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