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Other resources (not affiliated with psychline.in)
1. Connecting NGO
It is a non-judgmental, non-advisory, confidential*, and anonymous, listening service for those feeling stressed, distressed and/or suicidal. You can reach out to their telephonic service at +91 9922004305 or +91 9922001122 (active daily from 12 pm - 8 pm) or distress email helpline at distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com
*Barring legal exceptions related to POCSO and homicide
Subsidized Mental Health Care
1. Tangent Mental Health Initiative
It provides mental health care that is inclusive, queer affirmative, neuro-diverse, and based on the social justice framework. You can reach out to their telephonic service at +91 98402 09980 or +91 99036 71995 (Mon-Sat from 10 am - 6 pm) or Email them at tangentmhi@gmail.com. They also hold ‘Pay What You Can’ based individual sessions that are available at request starting at Rs. 100/-.
*PsychLine.in are not affiliated, associated, authorised, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the listed resources