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Helplines
Free government helplines in India for every kind of urgent help, available around the clock.
In immediate danger? Call 112 now.
Emergency
Mental health & suicide
Tele-MANAS (national mental health helpline)14416Free, 24×7, in 20+ languages incl. Hindi. Also 1-800-891-4416
Manodarpan (students)8448440632Emotional support for school and college students
Women & domestic violence
Women Helpline181Domestic violence, harassment, any woman in distress, 24×7
National Commission for Women1449024×7 women helpline
NCW WhatsApp7827170170Report domestic violence by WhatsApp
Children
Childline1098Any child in danger or needing help, 24×7
Senior citizens
Elderline14567Abuse, neglect, pension, legal or emotional help for elders
Addiction
Drug De-addiction Helpline14446Free help for alcohol and drug use
Online safety
Cyber Crime Helpline1930Online fraud, harassment, image abuse. Also cybercrime.gov.in
Students
Anti-Ragging Helpline18001805522Ragging in colleges, 24×7
Legal & rights
Numbers are national services run or funded by the Government of India. Check the official websites if a number does not connect. Haven by Muskan is not an emergency service.