Find Support
Call us for your queries or checkout common resources below!
Monday to Friday (10am to 6pm)
यदि आप एक ट्रांस व्यक्ति हैं और दस्तावेजों, आश्रय, शिक्षा, नौकरी या स्वास्थ्य सेवा या किसी अन्य सहायता के बारे में जानकारी ढूंढ रहे हैं तो हमारे हेल्पलाइन नंबर पर कॉल करें। 
Areas of Support
Documents change support
We provide support in guiding you in availing the TG ID card. We also help you in guiding with the process of gender and name change on your other cards – pan, adhaar card etc.
Training and job placement
We will connect you with skill training opportunities and latest job opportunities via our programs as well as share information about similar programs run by other non-profits.
Referals for trans friendly healthcare
Looking for trans-friendly health care or gender affirming surgerons with feedback from community on various doctors. We can recommend transfriendly doctors in your region or connect you with community groups from your region where you can find support
Regional community connect
We will connect you with various community groups if you want from your region where you can access more information in your language and near your state. Please let us know which regional community group you would want to stay connected with
Reach out to us.
Sometimes reaching out can be the biggest act of courage
Have more questions about the helpline?
Who will I talk to?
You will speak to a member from our team with experience in assisting with any other query related to transitioning, legal documentation assistance, career support available and will share resources to access further support.
What should I say?
You can start with sharing why you chose to call or get in touch, and ask for the information or assistance you want.
How will the helpline person help me?
Our team will assist with whatever resources you require to the best of our abilities, help guide you with next steps in your journey and if we’re unable to assist, we will provide the resources for the same Whether it’s just finding out about trans events in your area, the other NGOs you’d like to get in touch with, assistance on above mentioned areas of support
Can I chat via email or whatsapp?
Sure! You can also whatsapp on the given number. And you can email also on team@misfyt.org but the reply may take 24-48 hours. For urgent query best to call
Can I talk anonymously? Will my discussion be confidential?
Anything you tell us will be highly confidential. If you do not want to share any details such as name or location and if you want us to not save your phone number let us know - we will make sure that no data is stored without your explicit permission
Commonly required resource list
List of Trans-led Shelter Homes Across India
Sr No. | Name of the Garima Greh | Name of contact Person | Contact Number | Email ID | Name of the state | Name of the city |
1 | Mitr trust | Ms Rudrani Chhetri Project Director | 9910899755 | mitrcbodelhi@gmail.com | New Delhi | Uttam Nagar |
2 | Sakha | Mr. Saroj Kumar Hota Programme Manager | 9437656639 | sakha.odisha@gmail.com | Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
3 | Transgender Rights Association | R. Jeeva Project Director | 8778569926 | garimagrehtra@gmail.com | Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
4 | Mitwa Sankalp Samiti | Ms. Vidya Rajput Project Director | 9340444928 | cgmss69@yahoo.com | Chattisgarh | Raipur |
5 | Tweet foundation | Maya Awasthy Project Director | 8375819008 | garimamumbai.tweetfoundation@gmail.com | Maharashtra | Mumbai |
6 | Gokhale Road Bandhan | Ranjita Sinha Project Director | 9830027185 | garimagreh.astana@yahoo.com | West Benga | Kolkata |
7 | Kolkata Rista | Dr. Santosh kr. Giri Project Director | 9339219696 | ristashelterhome@gmail.com | West Bengal | Kolkata |
8 | Lakshya Trust | Mr. Sylvester Merchant Project Director | 9825311997 | lakshyagarimagreh@gmail.com | Gujarat | Vadodara |
Mental Health Support Helplines
| Resource | Description | Contact Info |
| Sangath | Sangath is a not-for-profit organisation working in India for 24 years to make mental health services accessible and affordable. | Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | | 7 days a week Helpline: 011-41198666 Languages: English, हिंदी, मराठी, कोंकणी Email: contactus@sangath.in Website: https://sangath.in/ |
| Aasra | Telephone-based counseling in English and Hindi aimed to help those who are lonely, depressed, or suicidal. | Available 24/7. Contact: 9820466726, Email: aasrahelpline@yahoo.com Website: http://www.aasra.info/ |
| Sappho for Equality | Telephone-based helpline service for LGBT people, their family, and the general public. | Available Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm-8pm. Contact: 919831518320 Website: https://www.sapphokolkata.in/ |
| Sumaitri | Telephone-based counseling in English and Hindi for crisis intervention related to depression, relationship issues, and feelings of helplessness. | Available 7 days a week, 2:00pm-6:30pm. Contact: 011-23389090 Email: feelingsuicidal@sumaitri.net Website: https://sumaitri.net/ |
| ROSHNI | Hyderabad-based suicide intervention center for help with any emotional breakdowns. Volunteers speak English, Hindi, Marathi, and many other languages. | Available Monday to Saturday, 11am-9pm. Contact: 914066202000 Website: https://roshnitrusthyd.org/ |
| COOJ Mental Health Foundation | This helpline has been aiding people to cope with all kinds of distress and are trained to recognize the warning signs, available in English and Hindi. | Available weekdays, 1:00pm-7:00pm. Contact: 0832-2252525 Email: coojtrust@yahoo.co.in Website: https://cooj.co.in/ |
| Sneha Foundation India | Helpline that offers emotional support to the depressed, desperate, and suicidal, available in English or Hindi. | Available Monday to Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm. Contact: 9167535765 Email: crisis@snehamumbai.org Website: https://snehamumbai.org/ |
| Vandrevala Foundation | Trained counselors professionally helping you out in times of distress or suicidal thoughts. | Available 24/7. Contact: 919999666555 Email: help@vandrevalafoundation.com Website: https://vandrevalafoundation.com/ |
| Samaritans Mumbai | Helpline providing emotional support for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal. | Available 7 days a week, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Contact: 918422984528 Email: talk2samaritans@gmail.com Website: http://samaritansmumbai.org/ |
| iCall, TISS Services | Telephone and email-based counseling and psychosocial services. Entire team is trained in Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice certificate by MHI. | Available Monday to Saturday, 10am-8pm. Contact: 9152987821 Email: icall@tiss.edu Website: http://icallhelpline.org |
Other Mental Health Support
| Safe Access | Peer support, queer and trans resources, affirmative service providers | Contact: 01141219911 Website: https://safeaccess.co.in/ Email: contact@safeaccess.co.in |
| Mariwala Health Initiative | Queer & Trans affirmative Mental Health Professional List curated by Mariwala Health Initiative | List of Queer Affirming Practioners |
| Sisters Living Mumbai | Suicide Prevention Support Non Profit Mumbai | https://sisterslivingworks.org/home/contact/ |
