Helpline
Tele-MANAS
Government national tele-mental health helpline offering free counselling in multiple languages and referral to local services.
14416
24/7
Support directory
Gambling help in India
India has no national helpline dedicated to gambling, but free mental health support is available. Tele-MANAS, the government's national tele-mental health programme, answers 14416 around the clock in many languages and can refer callers to district services. Psychiatry departments at public hospitals and institutes such as NIMHANS treat behavioural addictions, and several non-profit helplines provide counselling. Gamblers Anonymous has a small presence in major cities. Because online money games are now banned, the main practical safeguards are bank-level restrictions, blocking software and family support. Families can also seek counselling for themselves.
Tele-MANAS 14416 24/7 If you or someone else is in immediate danger or thinking about suicide, call your local emergency number now. Helplines below are for gambling-related support and are generally free and confidential.
Helpline
Jeevan Aastha Helpline
Toll-free counselling and crisis line for people in distress.
1800 233 3330
24/7
Treatment
Public hospital psychiatry services
Government hospitals and institutes such as NIMHANS in Bengaluru assess and treat gambling and gaming disorders.
Peer support
Gamblers Anonymous
Peer meetings in some large cities and online meetings available internationally.
Blocking tool
Bank and UPI payment controls
Banks and payment apps are barred from processing online money games; card and app controls can add further blocks.
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Self-exclude in India
None (online money gaming prohibited) — none, minimum Not applicable.
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Support for families →We list services for information only and are not affiliated with any of them. Numbers and opening hours can change — if a number doesn't connect, check the organisation's official website. Last reviewed October 2026.