If you’re in danger right now, call for help.
These lines are free, answer 24×7 or during the hours shown, and you don’t need a cashew account or any account to use them. If you’re thinking about hurting yourself, please reach one of them now — a real person will pick up.
you are not a burden — reaching out is the strong thing to do
KIRAN (Govt. of India)
24×7National toll-free line, 13 languages.
Vandrevala Foundation
24×7Free counselling by phone and WhatsApp.
iCall (TISS)
Mon–Sat, 8am–10pmTrained counsellors, email support too.
AASRA
24×7Confidential support for those in distress.
Not in India?
findahelpline.com lists free crisis lines for most countries. If someone’s life is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
cashew connects you with a therapist for ongoing support — but it is not an emergency service, and we’re not always online. These lines always are.