Finding the right support in Sri Lanka
Mantraminds offers non-clinical well-being counselling. If you need more support than we can offer, such as care from a doctor, a mental health professional or a specialist service, free and confidential help is available across Sri Lanka, and the options below are a good place to start.
Language: the 1926 and 1929 helplines can help in Sinhala, Tamil or English.
If you are in danger right now
If your life, or someone else's, is at risk, call 119 (police) or 1990 (Suwa Seriya ambulance), or go to the Accident and Emergency unit of your nearest hospital.
If you need to talk to someone now:
| Service | How to reach them | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 National Mental Health Helpline (National Institute of Mental Health) | Call 1926 · WhatsApp 075 555 1926 | 24/7 |
| CCCline 1333 | Call 1333 (free) | 24/7 |
| Sri Lanka Sumithrayo | Call 011 2 682535 | Phone Mon–Fri 9am–5pm |
Getting mental health care
Start with a doctor
A doctor is a good first step. Say you'd like to talk about your mental health. They can assess how you're doing and, if it's right for you, refer you to a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist.
Government hospital services
- Psychiatry clinics run at government hospitals across the country. Care there is free.
- National Institute of Mental Health (Angoda): the country's main specialist mental health hospital.
If you're seeing a clinical psychologist privately, you can ask whether they're registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
Specialised support
| If you're dealing with… | Service | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Violence against women, including domestic violence | Women's Helpline (National Committee on Women) | 1938 (free) |
| Children and young people | National Child Protection Authority, 1929 Childline | 1929 (free) · 24/7 |
If you're worried about a child
If a child is in immediate danger, call 119. Otherwise, call the National Child Protection Authority on 1929. The line is free from any network, open 24 hours a day, and anyone, child or adult, can call.
When you're ready
Getting the right care comes first. When things feel steadier and you'd like support with family, relationships, work or life changes, we'd be glad to hear from you again.
Email us at contact@mantraminds.com.
The services listed on this page are independent organisations. Mantraminds is not affiliated with, endorsed by or responsible for any of them. Details were checked in October 2026 and can change. Please check with each service directly. Mantraminds is not an emergency or crisis service.