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Helplines in India for parenting.

iCALL's CHAMPS Helpline
ParentsYouthChildrenAll topics

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

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
Vandrevala Foundation crisis intervention helpline
Everyone

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

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,...

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...

ND Prana Lifeline
Everyone

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

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
Lifeline Foundation
Everyone

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

Parivarthan Counselling Helpline
Everyone

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

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...

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...

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...

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
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
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...

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...

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...

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...

Struggling with the challenges of being a parent? Hotline support is available in India

Parenting comes with a wide range of challenges. Providing safety, giving emotional warmth, tending to your child's psychological and social needs, and caring for their physical well-being, could sometimes overwhelm you. You can get support from 21 parenting hotlines in India if you are noticing:

  • Feeling overwhelmed when your kid has tantrums or misbehaves
  • Not agreeing with your partner about parenting approaches
  • Having a hard time finding the right balance in disciplining your child
  • Your and your child’s temperaments don’t align, and you don’t know how to handle it
  • Not having enough time for quality parenting
  • Worrying about ensuring quality education for your child
  • Unsure of what discipline techniques work best
  • Wanting to pass on the right traditions

It’s absolutely normal to feel a range of emotions about parenting. It can be as joyful as it can be scary and challenging. Being a parent is a lot of work, and both positive and negative feelings are a natural response.

It’s okay to allow yourself to feel a range of different emotions about parenting. Getting proper support could help you navigate through this challenge with more ease. Speaking to someone in India who can understand your doubts and feelings can help you form a path forward that works for you and your family.

If you think you might need support with your parenting, consider contacting a helpline in India for free, confidential help.


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