If you are in immediate danger, call 112
112 is India's national emergency number. If you or someone near you is at risk of harm right now, call it, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Call 112If you are struggling, you are not alone, and things can get better with support. You do not need a diagnosis, an appointment, or any proof to reach out — talking to someone is enough.
Free helplines you can call now
Tele-MANAS
24/7 · recommended firstGovernment of India national mental-health helpline
- Hours:
- Day and night, every day
- Languages:
- Many Indian languages
Free. Connects you to trained counsellors.
iCall (TISS)
Psychosocial helpline by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- Hours:
- Monday to Saturday, 10 AM – 8 PM
- Languages:
- Multiple languages
Free telephone and email counselling ([email protected]).
If you are worried about someone else
Stay with them if you can do so safely. Listen without judgement, and take any mention of self-harm seriously. If they are in immediate danger, call 112. Otherwise, help them reach Tele-MANAS on 14416. You do not have to carry it alone.
Frequently asked questions
- What number do I call in a mental health crisis in India?
- If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call the national emergency number 112. For mental-health support day or night, call the free government Tele-MANAS helpline on 14416 (or 1-800-891-4416), available in many Indian languages. iCall (9152987821, Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM) is another free option.
- Are these helplines free?
- Yes. Tele-MANAS and iCall are free. You do not need a diagnosis, an appointment, or any proof to call — reaching out is enough.
- What if I am worried about someone else?
- Stay with them if you safely can, listen without judgement, remove immediate means of harm if possible, and help them call 112 in an emergency or Tele-MANAS (14416) for support. You do not have to handle it alone.
Soul Yatri is a wellbeing platform and is not an emergency service. This page lists independent helplines whose numbers were verified from their official sources; please use the official services above in a crisis. Helpline hours and numbers can change over time.