Outside India? Your numbers
Pages on this site give India's numbers: 112 for any emergency, 108 for an ambulance in most states, and Tele-MANAS on 14416 for mental health. The same forwards reach families in other countries. If you are reading from one of them, use the numbers below.
Each number was checked against the source beside it. Numbers can change; if one does not connect, go to the nearest hospital emergency department. Seen a number that is wrong or missing? Write to [email protected].
India
- Mental health support, free, 24 hours, Indian languages
- 14416
- Tele MANAS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Pakistan
Rescue 1122 is run by each province, so coverage depends on where you are. We could not verify a national mental-health helpline; in a crisis, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Bangladesh
Ambulances arranged through 999 are not free; the operator connects you to a provider. We could not verify a national mental-health helpline; in a crisis, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Nepal
We could not verify a national mental-health helpline; in a crisis, go to the emergency ward of any hospital.
Sri Lanka
United Arab Emirates
We could not verify a national mental-health helpline; in a crisis, call 998 or go to a hospital emergency department.