If someone is overdosing right now

Call 112. Then stay with them.

India’s Emergency Response Support System uses 112 nationwide for police, fire, health, and other urgent assistance. Say that the person may be overdosing and is not breathing normally.

What to do while you wait →

Crisis and support lines

These are free, confidential, and available to anyone — including family members and people who are not in treatment.

112 Emergency Response Support System Pan-India emergency assistance for health, police, fire, and rescue. 14416 Tele-MANAS Government of India 24/7 tele-mental-health support. For immediate physical danger or suspected overdose, call 112 first.

Sources. Emergency information is based on India’s official ERSS. Tele-MANAS information is published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Naloxone

Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose. If it is available, follow the product instructions while another person calls 112. Do not delay the emergency call while looking for it.

How to use naloxone →