World Health Organization released a report claiming that the suicide rate per year in India for the male is 25.8% and for women is 16.4%. This evidently proves that suicide has become one of the global problems of our country. India has been combating an inflated suicide rate. Suicide literally means the termination of one’s life or self-destruction after getting depressed or upset with their living conditions or situations.
There are certain people who have been suffering from suicidal tendencies and have been silently seeking help. It becomes our duty and responsibility to not judge these people and provide our helping hands to save these people from taking this drastic step. However, it is not always possible for normal beings to help such people in need. India has several institutions and associations which have been founded to help such people with suicidal tendencies.
By calling in these associations, one always finds a solution to their problems as these people work for the counseling sessions of such depressed people. Below are mentioned some such associations and their helpline numbers:
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Roshni
Roshni is an NGO that works as a suicide prevention center based in Hyderabad. It was founded in the year 2006 by a human rights activist named Muhammad Ali. Ali had been associated with some grave issues for more than twenty years like human rights of children, ethnic minorities and women. This association has been involved with many momentous works like protection of women against gender-based violence, safe and quick recovery of missing children and extending psychological help and support to all people suffering from depression and suicide-related thoughts. They are available on all days except Sunday between 11 am to 9 pm. Their helpline number is +914066202000.
Cooj
It is a Suicide Prevention Programme founded in the year 2012 in Goa. It is estimated that the national rate of suicide is 11.4 per lakh population while in Goa it is 15.8%. They have been promoting suicide prevention awareness in Goa on 3rd September, i.e. World Suicide Prevention Day launched The COOJ Suicide Prevention Listening Helpline. They have been associated with significant works like building Stress Buster Clubs in schools and colleges, setting up a helpline, conducting awareness programmes and also celebrating World Suicide Prevention Day annually. Their helpline is operational from 3 pm to 7 pm on weekdays. Their helpline number is +918322252525.
Sneha India Foundation
Sneha is an NGO based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu offering unconditional support to the depressed, desperate and suicidal. It is an organization that works day and night for all the depressed people and never fail to offer emotional support to anyone in need. Sneha foundation has till date helped over one lakh cellars contemplating suicide to court life once again. So as to come in contact with Sneha Foundation, one can write anonymously at help@snehaindia.org. The helpline number for Sneha Foundation is +914424640050.
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Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health
The Vandrevala Foundation is an NGO operating in three cities- New Delhi, Pune, and Mumbai. It was established by Cyrus Vandrevala and Priya Vandrevala in the year 2009. Vandrevala Foundation is known to establish the Mental Health awareness campaign to bring awareness and extending help to mentally ill and emotionally distressed individuals. This foundation is known to have professionally trained counselors who don’t fail to provide help to distressed and people with suicidal thoughts. They are always available on their toll-free helpline number 18602662345.
Connecting…
Connecting… is a suicide prevention NGO based in Pune working mainly for youths are who are depressed and have suicidal thoughts. Connecting… is known to conduct seminars, programmes, and other such other functions to extend help and support to youths. Connecting… NGO is basically known to support people who are in shock by losing their near ones to suicide. They are operational from 2 pm to 8 pm every day. The helpline number for Connecting… is +919922001122. One can also mail them to connectingngo@mail.com.
This is a non-profit and non-governmental organization that addresses certain issues like relationship problems, fear, feelings of sadness and depression, marital problems, anxiety, conflicts, suicidal thoughts, workplace stress, terminal illness, addiction, parenting concerns, matters concerning senior citizens, mental distress, etc. This helpline is also known to offer career and academic counseling. They are available from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm. Their mail id is icall@tiss.edu. Their helpline number is +9102225521111.
Saath
Saath is a voluntary and non-religious organization which was started on 27th November 1998. It is an organization based in Ahmedabad. Saath is recognized to be a member of Befrienders Worldwide, an international organization which is connected to UN having 401 member centers in 38 countries across the continents with 31,000 trained volunteers. Their primary concern has been to combat suicide. It has some trained professionals who are trained carefully to handle the emotional need of the person in crisis. One can contact Saath organization by letter, email or by calling in their helpline number +917926305544. They are available from Sundays to Mondays.
Aasra
Aasra is a non-religious, non- political and non-sectarian organization based in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Aasra works in the field of mental health, providing with emotional support to every individual in need and prevent suicides among youths. They offer active listening to people who are on the road to self-destruction, loneliness, and distress. There has been an advocated increase in the number of callers since AASRA organization became available 24* 7. Its helpline number is +912227546669.
Sumaitri
Sumaitri is an NGO run by volunteers in New Delhi. It started its operations in the year 1988. On weekdays, this organization operates for eight days and twelve hours on weekends. It has professionals who help people in distress by listening to their problems and providing them with an alternative solution and aid. The helpline number of Sumaitri is +23389090.
Lifeline Foundation
This is a foundation based in Kolkata, West Bengal providing counseling to mentally distressed people via telephone. It was founded in the year 1996 and its efforts have been acknowledged and appreciated by international media as well. The foundation is managed by their volunteers who receive 20-25 calls per day. It is involved in raising awareness about mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, exam-stress, etc by hosting workshops and seminars in and near Kolkata. Their helpline number is +9124637401.
Sahai
Sahai is a suicide prevention center which started in the year 2002 in Bangalore, Karnataka. It provides for a psychosocial rehabilitation center for people who have been suffering from mental issues like depression, anxiety neurosis, suicidal thoughts, etc. it conducts the regular public awareness campaign on suicide prevention through workshops, seminars, etc. Their service is known to be completely free and confidential. They are available on Mondays to Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm. Their helpline number is 25497777.
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Many people think suicide to be a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Suicides are known to take away 1,12,320 lives in a year which is not limited to specific age group, economic background or sex. A suicidal person needs to be heard and to be treated with dignity and maintain confidentiality. Such associations are always there to help people in need and one should not hesitate before seeking their help.
