National Institute of Mental Health, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's government-run National Mental Health Helpline.
The National Institute of Mental Health is a Sri Lankan government body. Its site's Contact block publishes the National Mental Health Helpline: 1926.
National Mental Health Helpline
Sri Lanka's national mental health helpline, run by the government.
- Sri Lanka
- 1926
Call 1926
Hours not confirmed
Checked 27 August 2026 against an official government page
People contact them about: thinking about suicide, nothing feels worth it, depression, anxiety and panic, worried about someone else.
Other organisations
- Sri Lanka SumithrayoSri Lanka's befriending service, offering confidential listening free of charge.
- SamaritansFree, 24-hour listening for anyone who is struggling — you do not have to be suicidal to call, and you do not have to give your name.
- Lifeline AotearoaA 24/7 telephone and text counselling service staffed by trained volunteers and counsellors.
- Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)Singapore's 24-hour hotline on 1767, with a WhatsApp text service alongside it.
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We are not affiliated with National Institute of Mental Health, Sri Lanka and we do not speak for them. This page describes their service as they publish it; their own site is always the authority.