Hotlines and Helplines

ResourceDescriptionContact Info
AasraTelephone-based counseling in English and Hindi aimed to help those who are lonely, depressed, or suicidal. Available 24/7.
Contact: 9820466726,
Email: aasrahelpline@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.aasra.info/
Sappho for EqualityTelephone-based helpline service for LGBT people, their family, and the general public.Available Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm-8pm.
Contact: 919831518320
Website: https://www.sapphokolkata.in/
SumaitriTelephone-based counseling in English and Hindi for crisis intervention related to depression, relationship issues, and feelings of helplessness. Available 7 days a week, 2:00pm-6:30pm.
Contact: 011-23389090
Email: feelingsuicidal@sumaitri.net
Website: https://sumaitri.net/
ROSHNIHyderabad-based suicide intervention center for help with any emotional breakdowns. Volunteers speak English, Hindi, Marathi, and many other languages.Available Monday to Saturday, 11am-9pm. Contact: 914066202000
Website: https://roshnitrusthyd.org/
COOJ Mental Health FoundationThis helpline has been aiding people to cope with all kinds of distress and are trained to recognize the warning signs, available in English and Hindi. Available weekdays, 1:00pm-7:00pm.
Contact: 0832-2252525
Email: coojtrust@yahoo.co.in
Website: https://cooj.co.in/
Sneha Foundation IndiaHelpline that offers emotional support to the depressed, desperate, and suicidal, available in English or Hindi.Available Monday to Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm.
Contact: 9167535765
Email: crisis@snehamumbai.org
Website: https://snehamumbai.org/
Vandrevala FoundationTrained counselors professionally helping you out in times of distress or suicidal thoughts.Available 24/7.
Contact: 919999666555
Email: help@vandrevalafoundation.com
Website: https://vandrevalafoundation.com/
Samaritans MumbaiHelpline providing emotional support for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal. Available 7 days a week, 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Contact: 918422984528
Email: talk2samaritans@gmail.com
Website: http://samaritansmumbai.org/
iCall, TISS ServicesTelephone and email-based counseling and psychosocial services. Entire team is trained in Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice certificate by MHI. Available Monday to Saturday, 10am-8pm.
Contact: 9152987821
Email: icall@tiss.edu
Website: http://icallhelpline.org

LGBT Referral Sources

The Pink List India: https://www.pinklistindia.com/mentalhealth