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Mental Health Support in Nepal
Whatever you are carrying, you do not have to carry it alone. These are free, confidential helplines in Nepal where trained people answer, listen, and help you think through what comes next. One call can change a lot.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger right now, call 100 (Police) or 102 (Ambulance). They are free and available 24/7 across Nepal. If the danger is not immediate, keep reading, the right support for you is below.
Thinking about suicide or in crisis
Run by the Government of Nepal at the Mental Hospital, Lagankhel. You can call about suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, panic, or anything that feels too heavy. Trained counselors answer around the clock, in Nepali, and the call is confidential. It is free when you call from a Nepal Telecom number.
More support, one tap to call
For women and girls in distress, including violence, threats, harassment, and mental distress. You can call or send an SMS. Trained responders listen, and they can connect you with legal and protection support.
For children and young people who are in danger, being hurt, bullied, neglected, or simply not feeling okay. Someone answers any time and will help you find safety and support. Adults can also call on behalf of a child.
Free, confidential counseling by phone or SMS for stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, and relationship worries. You do not need a referral. If you prefer to message instead of talking, that is okay too.
Prefer to talk in writing? Try Digital Sanctuary.
Sanctuary is a calm, private companion that listens and helps you sort through your thoughts with empathy. It is not a therapist and it is not a helpline, but it is always here when you need someone to talk to, without an appointment.
Open Digital Sanctuary →All helplines on this page are free from Nepal Telecom numbers. Calls are confidential. If the first call does not feel right, try another, the people on these lines are trained to help, not to judge.
Saacho does not provide mental health services. This page lists publicly available support services so you can reach them quickly when it matters.
Disclaimer: Helpline numbers and hours are drawn from public listings and may change. If you cannot reach a number, try another. In an emergency, always call 100 (Police) or 102 (Ambulance) first.