Resources
If you are experiencing overwhelming distress, or are at risk of hurting yourself, please contact one of the helplines listed below for de-escalation support, along with reaching out to a trusted person near you.
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 -
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:​
LGBTQIAA+ Resources
Find resources for various queer-life related support: