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Please call and talk to someone. You ARE precious.
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Mental Health Crisis Hotlines In India:
Addressing The Stigma Attached to Mental Illness: https://cooj.co.in/
Dedicated To Promoting Meaningful Change: https://parivarthan.org/
Suicide Prevention Helpline: https://www.mitramfoundation.org/
Mental Health Counseling Services: http://arpitafoundation.org/
A Non-Judgmental Listening Service: https://connectingngo.org/
A Counselling Service By The School of Human Ecology: https://icallhelpline.org/
Domestic Violence Hotline Help: https://futurestrong.org/2023/06/29/how-to-get-help-if-youre-a-victim-of-domestic-violence/
Kiran Suicide Helpline: 1800-599-0019
A national 24/7 toll free helpline launched by the India’s Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to help people with suicidal thoughts, depression and other mental health issues.
Roshni Trust, Psychiatry at Doorstep: https://roshnitrusthyd.org/
Mental Health Resources For Folks In India: Find Urgent Mental Health Toolkits @ https://homeofbeautifulsouls.com/
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The Desi LGBTQ+ Guide To Acceptance In The USA:
Get The Resources HERE.
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Planning A Suicide? Please Pause, There Is Hope.
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Disclaimer: Hey guys, please note. Not all the above links are free services and FutureSTRONG Academy doesn’t get paid for these putting these resources here.
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