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Tele MANAS (free mental health helpline 14416)

Tele MANAS (free mental health helpline 14416) is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Free, confidential mental health counselling by phone, 24 hours a day, in many Indian languages, with referral to a psychiatrist if needed. Who qualifies: Anyone. No registration. Applying is free on telemanas.mohfw.gov.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Health and Family Welfare
Last checked1 November 2026

What do you get under Tele MANAS 14416?

Free, confidential mental health counselling by phone, 24 hours a day, in many Indian languages, with referral to a psychiatrist if needed.

Who is eligible for Tele MANAS 14416?

  • Anyone. No registration.

How to apply for Tele MANAS 14416

  1. Call 14416 or 1-800-891-4416 from any phone and choose your language.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for Tele MANAS 14416?

Anyone. No registration.

How much do I get under Tele MANAS 14416?

Free, confidential mental health counselling by phone, 24 hours a day, in many Indian languages, with referral to a psychiatrist if needed.

How do I apply for Tele MANAS 14416?

Call 14416 or 1-800-891-4416 from any phone and choose your language. Official site: https://telemanas.mohfw.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Tele MANAS 14416?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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