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Free Mental Health Support — iCall, Vandrevala & NIMHANS

Official Website NIMHANS: 080-46110007 | Vandrevala: 1860-2662-345 | iCall: 9152987821
Fees: Free at government facilities
Processing: Helpline: Immediate. Hospital appointment: 1–7 days.

What is Mental Health Services?

The National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) under MoHFW provides mental health services at community, district, and national levels. Free counseling, psychiatric services, and helplines are available through government hospitals and partner NGOs.

Who Can Apply

  • Any Indian citizen
  • Students, working professionals, elderly
  • Those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other conditions

Documents Required

  • No documents needed for helpline calls
  • Aadhaar/ID for government hospital registration

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Call Mental Health Helpline

NIMHANS: 080-46110007 | iCall: 9152987821 | Vandrevala: 1860-2662-345 (24x7).

2

DMHP District Center

Visit District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) center for free treatment.

3

eSanjeevani Teleconsultation

Book free online psychiatrist consultation at esanjeevani.in.

4

Government Hospital

NIMHANS (Bengaluru), IHBAS (Delhi), and other government psychiatric hospitals provide free care.

5

Community Health Centers

PHCs and CHCs have counselors under NMHP. Approach nearest health center.

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Important Tips

  • Mental health treatment is covered under Ayushman Bharat
  • Mental Healthcare Act 2017 protects patient rights
  • Never stigmatize — mental illness is treatable
  • Schools and colleges have free counseling under NMHP

Frequently Asked Questions

QIs mental health treatment free?

Yes, treatment at NIMHANS, IHBAS, and DMHP centers is free or heavily subsidized.

QIs treatment confidential?

Yes, Mental Healthcare Act 2017 ensures complete confidentiality for mental health patients.

QWhat if someone is in crisis?

Call iCall at 9152987821 or Vandrevala at 1860-2662-345 immediately. Both are 24x7 helplines.

Fees

Free at government facilities

Helpline

NIMHANS: 080-46110007 | Vandrevala: 1860-2662-345 | iCall: 9152987821

Processing: Helpline: Immediate. Hospital appointment: 1–7 days.

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