Tough times take a toll on our health, and although we are heading towards depleting physical health from being trapped indoors, we should not forget our mental health. Be it stress, anxiety, depression, or anything else, it’s best to talk to professionals and get help. Here is a list of counsellors/psychologists you can contact for COVID 19 mental health support. Most of these services are available for free.
VOLUNTEER FOR A CAUSE
With 13 counsellors on board, they are providing free sessions for people facing mental health problems because of the current situation. They provide counselling in more than 5 languages.
Counselling medium: Online/ Telephonic
Contact: 9886444393 / 6366359687 / 6366359688 or Book a slot on the website
A counseling service based in UP, they are providing free therapy sessions for people dealing with anxiety due to COVID 19.
Counselling medium: Telephonic
Contact: 8527793225
Arpan
An organization that focuses on child sexual assault is going beyond and providing free counselling to those in need during this pandemic.
Counselling medium: Chat support on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and Telephonic (Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 1 PM)
Contact: 98190 86444
NIMHANS Psychosocial Support And Mental Health Services Helpline
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience is doing their bit in fighting the pandemic. They are providing help with any kind of mental health concerns.
Contact: 08046110007
COVID-19 Helpline India
Started by a group of psychology students in collaboration with Mentdoc, a mental health startup, they are providing emotional support to people who are having a difficult time coping up with the pandemic crisis.
Counselling medium: Telephonic
Contact: 7707070002 or covid19helplineindia@gmail.com
Youth For Help
An initiative by Aatman, Nidaan, and in collaboration with India Suicide Prevention Squad, they are providing support in times of crisis.
The Maharashtra government has tied up with mental health service provider Mpower Minds and has activated a toll-free number to help people cope up during this emergency.
Counselling Medium: Telephonic
Contact: 1800-120-820050
Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists
The organization has released a list of 180 psychologists and 145 counsellors along with contact information and time slot. This COVID 19 Mental Health Support list will be withdrawn once the pandemic is over. So, if you are feeling blue right now, you can contact them for free.
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