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Mental-health support in India

Free national mental-health helplines and emergency options for people in India.

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If there is immediate danger

If there is immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Thrive & Rise is not an emergency service. This page is here to help you find trusted support quickly.

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Quick answer for India

If you are looking for mental-health support in India, start with the emergency guidance if anyone may be in immediate danger. For non-emergency emotional or crisis support, this page lists support options such as Tele-MANAS and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.

Emergency number: 112
First support route: Call 14416
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This page is currently written in English. If English is hard to read, use your browser translate option, show the phrases below to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support.

Translation aid

Hindi phrases

Urgent help

मुझे तुरंत मदद चाहिए।

Self-harm risk

मैं खुद को नुकसान पहुँचा सकता/सकती हूँ।

Call emergency services

क्या आप आपातकालीन सेवा को फोन करने में मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?

Mental-health support

मुझे मानसिक स्वास्थ्य सहायता चाहिए।

English phrases

Urgent help

I need urgent help.

Self-harm risk

I may hurt myself.

Call emergency services

Can you help me call emergency services?

Mental-health support

I need mental-health support.

These phrases are a simple translation aid, not a professional medical translation. If there is immediate danger, use the emergency number on this page.

Support options

Tele-MANAS

Government of India mental-health support helpline.

Call 14416

Tele-MANAS alternate number

Alternate national access number for mental-health support.

Call 1-800-891-4416

KIRAN mental health helpline

24/7 toll-free mental-health rehabilitation helpline.

Call 1800-599-0019

Common questions

Mental-health support in India

What emergency number should I use in India? +

If there is immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Where can I find mental-health support in India? +

For non-emergency support in India, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is Tele-MANAS: Call 14416.

Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in India? +

No. Thrive & Rise is a signposting platform, not an emergency service, crisis line, medical provider or replacement for professional care. If someone may be in immediate danger, use the emergency number for India first.

What if I do not understand English? +

Use your browser translate option, show the language-support phrases on this page to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support. The translated phrases are a simple aid, not professional medical translation.

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