Resources
If you are experiencing overwhelming distress, or are at risk of hurting yourself or someone else, please contact one of the helplines listed below for de-escalation support, along with reaching out to a trusted loved one.
Distress Support Lines
​Here are some helplines with volunteers trained to offer crisis care. Please note that I cannot guarantee the response or quality of care offered by the helplines listed here.
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Connecting (12 pm to 8 pm) -
+91 9922004305 / +91 9922001122 -
iCall (Mon - Sat, 8 am to 10 pm) -
+91 22-25521111 -
Aasra (24 x 7) - +91 9820466726
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Vandrevala Foundation (24 x 7) -
1860 2662 345 -
Samaritans Mumbai (5 pm to 8 pm) - +91 8422984528, +91 8422984529,
+91 8422984530 -
Reach Out To Life Foundation
(24 x 7) - +91 9881020211
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Helplines that specialize in care for LGBTQIA+ folks:
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Nazariya Queer Feminist Resource Group (Mon - Fri, 11 am to 6 pm) -
+91 9818151707 -
Sahaay Queer Support (24 x 7) -
+91 9033569906 -
Umang by Humsafar Trust (Mon - Fri, 10 am to 8.30 pm) - +91 9930095856
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iCall (Mon-Sat, 8 am to 10 pm) -
+91 22-25521111 -
FemJustice Helpline for gender-based violence by One Future Collective (Thu - Fri, 12 pm - 4 pm) - +91 9019548792
Therapist Directories
Here are some databases you can refer to for therapists that may be more suited to your specific needs or budget. Please use your own discretion in choosing a qualified professional for your mental health care.
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Free Resources
Explore free resources offered by Interior Gardening for various forms of mental health support and care:​
Credible Sources of Information
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Here are some websites with reliable information about Mental Health, Psychology, Therapy / Counselling, Queer Affirmative Care, Relationships, and Intersectionality:
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Apps
You can find various lists of apps for mental well-being and distress support in the links below:
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Queer Friendly Resources
Find resources for various queer-life related support: