Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Tele-MANAS Helpline Handles Millions of Mental Health Calls
Tele-MANAS, a mental health helpline in India, has helped over 23.8 lakh people since 2022.
This helpline, with the number 14416, offers free mental health support through calls and video consultations, available 24/7 in many languages.
The government has set up many centers across different states to run this service.
They are also improving mental health care at local health centers.
Tele-MANAS mental health helpline in India handled over 23.8 lakh calls since 2022.
The toll-free number 14416, launched in 2022, provides 24/7 mental health services in up to 20 languages.
53 Tele MANAS cells have been established across 36 states.
The government has launched a video consultation facility as an upgrade to the audio calling feature.
The government is strengthening mental healthcare services at the primary healthcare level.
- Who
- Tele-MANAS users and the Indian government.
- What
- Tele-MANAS, a mental health helpline, has received over 23.8 lakh calls.
- When
- Launched in 2022, from its launch until mid-March 2025.
- Where
- Across India, with 53 Tele MANAS cells in 36 states.
- Why
- To counter the rising mental health issues in the country.
- Helpline Name
- Tele-MANAS
- Calls Handled
- Over 23,82,000
- Launch Year
- 2022
- Toll-Free Number
- 14416
- Languages
- Up to 20
- States with Cells
- 36