Crisis lines first, then people who understand the family, the language, and the "log kya kahenge" part too.
We're building a dedicated line for our community, staffed by trained volunteers who understand the language and the culture. It isn't live yet — this number is a placeholder. Until it launches, please use 988 or the resources below; they're real, staffed, and ready now.
No explaining "log kya kahenge" from scratch. These organizations work specifically with South Asian individuals and families.
A confidential helpline plus a provider directory searchable by location, specialty, and language spoken. Based in New Jersey, serving nationally.
samhin.org →A community forum and resource hub built specifically to open up South Asian mental health conversations, including a list of resources organized by faith.
mannmukti.org →Local to New England. Support groups, therapist- and psychiatrist-finder tools filtered for Massachusetts, and links to SAMHAJ and other South Asian–focused programs.
namimass.org →Support for South Asian women and families facing domestic violence, abuse, or family crisis — advocacy, counseling, and legal referrals.
sakhi.org →General mental health helpline, not South Asian-specific, but free, staffed, and a solid first call if you're not sure where else to start.
1-800-950-6264 · Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET · or text "HelpLine" to 62640
These directories let you filter for South Asian, Hindi/Tamil/Telugu/Gujarati/Punjabi-speaking, or immigrant-experience-focused providers.
Searchable by location, language, and specialty — built specifically for South Asian families finding a first therapist.
samhin.org →Filter by ethnicity, language, and specialty. Search "South Asian" under ethnicity and your town under location.
psychologytoday.com →