# Roshni received 5,610 distress calls in Hyderabad in 2025 2026-08-06T17:46:22+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Hyderabad-based emotional support NGO Roshni received 5,610 calls in 2025, with people aged 18 to 30 accounting for 2,537, or about 45%, The Hindu reports. Men made 4,003 calls, compared with 1,497 from women and 110 from others. Mental health concerns featured in 2,151 calls, followed by relationship issues at 1,733 and financial problems at 987. The Times of India reports that betting losses, loans, layoffs and job insecurity often featured in financial distress calls. Roshni uses 70 trained volunteers to provide ‘befriending’, or a confidential space to talk. High-risk callers may receive follow-up calls, with family support sought where necessary. The organisation began in Hyderabad in 1997. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: emotional support, helplines, Hyderabad, mental health Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-helpline-received-5610-calls-in-2025/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-helpline-received-5610-calls-in-2025/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.