Getting in Touch: A List of Resources for Survivors & Bystanders in India

“Hello there! I’m here to provide you with a list of resources you can contact when you require help within India or when you receive information that an acquaintance or loved one has just encountered any form of  SGBV or violation. I would like to remind you that what you, as a survivor may be going through post confronting a traumatic experience is normal. What you, as a bystander may be experiencing while supporting a survivor is absolutely okay and typical too!  If you need additional resources or just someone to talk to, feel free to reach out to The Neeti Project."

Pan Indian Helplines: 

GENERAL:

• Police: 
• Dial 100
• Dial: 112
• WhatsApp: +91 732-890-9090
• iCALL-Initiating Concern for All: 
• Dial: +91 9372048501 OR
• Dial: +91 9920241248 OR
• Dial: +91 8369799513 OR
• Email: icall@tiss.edu
• International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC): 
• Dial: +1 800 102 7282
• Dial: +044 43111143
• WhatsApp: +91 9840888882

MEN: 

• Abused/ Distressed Men: Dial +91 8882 498 498

WOMEN: 

• Women's Helpline ( All India ) and Women In Distress: Dial 1091 or 1090
• Women Helpline for Domestic Abuse (WCD): Dial 181
• National Commission For Women (NCW): WhatsApp  (+91) 721-773-5372
• National Commission For Women (NCW): 
• Dial 011-011-26944880 OR
• Dial 26944515 OR
• Dial 26944890

LGBTQIA++: 

1. Transgenie: Supports transgender survivors of gender-based violence.

• Phone: +91-7338321413 

2. Queerythm: Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence.

• Phone: +91-9745545559
• Available in English, Malayalam, and Tamil – 24×7)

3. Sappho for Equality: Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence.

• Phone: +91-98315 18320
• Available from 12 pm – 8 pm except Mondays

4. Humsafar in Delhi: Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence.

• Phone: 011-46016699

5. Humsafar in Mumbai: Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence.

• Phone: 02226673800 from 12-8pm

6. Tweet Foundation Helpline for Transmen and Transwomen: Supports trans men and trans women who have faced violence.

• Phone: 9315550875
• Also available on WhatsApp from 9 am to 6 pm

7. TARSHI : Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence.

• Phone: 092266021333 across India

8. Swabhava: Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence.

• Phone: +91 80 2223 0959
• Available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil)

9. Parivarthan helpline in Bangalore: Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence.

• Phone: +91 7676 602 602
• available in Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil

10. iCALL helpline in Mumbai: Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence.

• Phone: +91 22 2552 1111
• available in Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu

11. TARSHI in Dehi for Vodafone and Tata Docomo Users: Supports LGBTQIA++ persons who have faced violence.

• Phone: 5090913

12. Queerbatore: An informal social and support group, Queerbatore, has been in existence since 2015.

• Email to orinam.net@gmail.com with ‘Queerbatore’ in the subject list

13. Sahayatrika Helpline in Kerala: Provides support for lesbian, bisexual women and transgender people.

• Phone +91-9744955866 on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday between 4 pm – 7 pm
• Email sahayatrika@gmail.com

14. Good As You in Bangalore: Provides counseling for LGBTQIA+ persons.

• Phone: 080-2223-0959

15. LesBiT in Bangalore: Provides support for lesbian, bisexual women and transgender people.

• Phone: 080-23439124
• Telephone helpline works for two days in a week - Saturdays (11.30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Sundays (11.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for lesbian and bisexual women, and female-to-male transgender individuals)

16. InnerSight Counselling & Training Center in Bangalore: Provides counselling services that are sensitive to the issues and concerns of LGBT people.

• Phone: +91-80-41649080 or Mobile: +91-96114 05684
• Email: counsellors@innersight.in

17. Sahaya Help Line in Bangalore: Provides counselling services that are sensitive to the issues and concerns of LGBT people.

• Phone: 080-223 0959 (Only on Tuesdays and Fridays, between 7p.m. and 9.00p.m.)
• Email: sahayabangalore@hotmail.com

18. Sangama in Bangalore: Provides support for sexual minorities.

• (Phone: 9945601651 / 52 9945601653 / 54 9945231493)

19. Sappho Helpline: Provides support for anyone from the LGBTIQ community, friends and families, who is seeking help.

• Phone: +91 98315 18320 (10 am – 9 pm)
• In addition to the helpline, SFE functions as a support group for lesbians, bi women and transmen.

20. SAATHII information line for LGBT and sexual health issues:

• info@saathii.org
• Phone: 033 2484 4841 (Mon, Wed, Fri; 12-5 pm)

21. Umang: Provides support group in Mumbai, and helpline for lesbians, bi women and ftm/transmen.

• Phone: +91 22 2667 380

22. Sangini: Helpline for lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning women.

• Phone: 011-55676450
• Tuesdays 12 pm to 3pm and Fridays 6pm to 8pm

23. SAATHII: Information line for LGBT and sexual health issues.

• Phone: 0674 657 1222 (Mon, Wed, Fri; 12-5 pm)
• Email: info@saathii.org

24. Dhwani 24x7 Crisis Hotline: 

• Dial +1 800 102 7282

25. 24x7 helpline for Transgender Community: 

• Dial: +1 800 425 2147

26. Click here for more resources

CHILDREN: 

• Childline/Student / Child Helpline: Dial 1098

SENIOR CITIZENS:

• 'Elder line' for Senior Citizens: Dial 14567

CLICK HERE for a state-wise and district-wise breakdown of helpline numbers and resources offered by India's One Stop Centre's. 

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: 

1. Sense International in Delhi: Provides support for persons with disability

• 1800 233 7913

2. Score Foundation in Delhi: Provides support for persons with disability

• 011 4607 0380

3. Snehi -An Organization for Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Care in Delhi: Provides support for persons with disability

• 011 6597 8181

4. Helpage India in Delhi: Provides support for persons with disability

• 1800 180 1253

5. Talking About Reproductive and Sexual Health Issues [TARSHI] in Delhi: Provides support for persons with disability

• 011 2647 4022

6. National Institute For The Hearing Handicapped [NIHH] in Delhi: Provides support for persons with disability

• 011 2982 5094 / 011 2982 5096 / 011 2982 5095

7. PARDARSHITA in Delhi: Provides support for persons with disability

• 1122 356 476

8. Naz Dost in Delhi: Provides support for persons with disability

• 011 2984 1830 / 011 4172 4636

9. ASTHA in Delhi: Provides support for persons with disability

• 1800 116 800 / 011 2646 6250

10. National Institute For The Hearing Handicapped [NIHH] in Sikkim: Provides support for persons with disability

• 03592 201181/204081 / 03592 204 081

11. National Institute For The Hearing Handicapped [NIHH] in Karnataka: Provides support for persons with disability

• 080 2679 7951 / 080 2679 7964 / 080 2679 7948

12. National Institute For The Hearing Handicapped [NIHH] in Rajasthan: Provides support for persons with disability

• 0141-2369701 / 0141-2369702

13. ARUSHI in Madhya Pradesh: Provides support for persons with disability

• 0755 4293399

14. National Institute For The Hearing Handicapped [NIHH] in Madhya Pradesh: Provides support for persons with disability

• 0755-2685954 / 0755-2685955 / 0755-2685956