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If you are in crisis or need to speak with someone right now, please reach out to one of the helplines below. Asking for help is one of the hardest and most important things you can do.
Speaking Grey is not a crisis helpline and cannot provide emergency support. If you are in immediate danger, please call your local emergency number.
You do not need to be in immediate danger to deserve support.
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988
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988
India has several mental health helplines across languages and regions. The government's Tele MANAS line is the most accessible — free, 24/7, and available in over 20 languages.
Government of India's official mental health helpline. Free, confidential, 20+ languages.
Ministry of Social Justice national mental health helpline. Counselling and referrals.
Trained volunteers for anyone in emotional distress. English and Hindi.
Professional counselling by trained mental health professionals. Phone, email, chat.
Free, confidential emotional support — share whatever is troubling you.
Free mental health support and counselling. Phone and WhatsApp.
For a complete and regularly updated list for your country, visit findahelpline.com — the most comprehensive global directory of crisis support services.
988 — call or text
Text HOME to 741741
116 123
Text SHOUT to 85258
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1300 22 4636
988 — call or text
116 123
1737 — call or text
findahelpline.com covers 70+ countries and is updated regularly by a dedicated team — far more reliable than any static webpage.