Need Help Now? Support Options in India

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Added 31 October 2026. Clinical review pending.

Find emergency assistance, substance-use guidance and support options in India.



If someone may be in immediate danger

Call 112, India's emergency response number, if someone is unconscious, having difficulty breathing, having a seizure, or appears in immediate medical danger. Stay with the person if it is safe to do so and follow the emergency operator's guidance. Do not delay urgent medical assistance to use a website form.

If you want help with substance use

Call 14446, the Government of India's national drug de-addiction and counselling helpline, for information and referral support. The specific services and opening arrangements should be confirmed before making additional claims about availability.

You can also seek an appointment with a qualified doctor or an appropriately staffed addiction-treatment service. If you are worried about alcohol dependence, consult a professional before suddenly stopping: severe withdrawal can be dangerous.

If you are helping a friend or family member

Speak calmly. Ask whether the person feels safe and would like help making contact with a professional. Don't threaten, shame or demand a confession. When urgent danger is present, contact emergency services.

What Mission Sambhav can and cannot offer

Mission Sambhav provides public information and community awareness resources. This website does not provide clinical treatment or monitor urgent requests. Contact a qualified professional for individual care.

Before visiting a local centre, confirm its services, phone number, address, fees and whether it is accepting new enquiries.

Sources and further reading

Ministry of Social Justice; National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction
https://socialjustice.gov.in/schemes/42/archive
Government of India; Emergency Response Support System
https://112.gov.in/
NHS; Alcohol Use Disorder and Withdrawal
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-use-disorder/

General educational information, not a diagnosis or individual treatment plan. Discuss medical concerns with a qualified professional. For an immediate medical emergency in India, call 112.