A Friend in Need – Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Support
Providing free mental health counselling & addiction recovery services online and on-site
A Friend in Need
Hope, Support & Recovery
Providing Free Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Support
Our Mission:
On-Field Mission – Helping individuals overcome addiction through structured mental health counseling and medicine tapering in government-authorized de-addiction centers (Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment Centers) in Punjab.
Broader Mission – Extending free mental health support globally through a network of volunteer counsellors.
On-Field Addiction Recovery – Punjab OAT Centers
We work in government-authorized de-addiction centers (Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment Centers) in Punjab, helping patients taper off addiction through counselling and gradual medicine reduction (Bupropion 50-day tapering program).
Our Service Centers:
1. Patiala Jail
2. Nabha Jail
3. Rajpura Hospital
4. Rajpura OOAT Centre
Government de-addiction centers can contact us for full-time on-site counselling services, free of cost.

Free Counselling for All
- Free mental health counselling worldwide
- Confidential support available online or in person
- Trained volunteer counsellors providing guidance and assistance
- Join as a volunteer counsellor to help those in need
Flexible support options:
- Remote counselling
- On-site visits to Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment centers as a Priority Assistant

Adopt a Counselor
For Rs 40,000 or $500 a month you can pay for the cost of one mental Health counselor who gets deputed to a Government de-addiction center. All mental health counselors are Masters in psychology or equivalent. Please remit money to the below bank account.
Depression & Anxiety
Providing compassionate support, counseling, and guidance to help individuals overcome depression and anxiety.
Substance Abuse & Alcoholism
Helping individuals break free from addiction through support, counseling, and holistic healing.
Sleep Disorders & Psychological Issues
Supporting mental well-being with expert guidance, counseling, and holistic healing solutions.
Mental Health Crises
Providing urgent assistance, counseling, and guidance to help individuals through their toughest moments.
Recovery & Mental Well-Being
Our structured addiction recovery & mental health programs focus on:
Individual, Group & Family Counselling
Cravings & Thought Process Management
Physical & Mental Health Exercises
Medication Tapering
Relapse Prevention & Post-Treatment Support

Our Impact – Transforming Lives
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Be the Friend They Need
Someone close to you—your child, sibling, relative, or friend—may be battling addiction or depression. They need support, not silence.
Stand by them in their toughest moments. A Friend in Need is here to help, providing mental health counselors to government deaddiction centers.
If you know someone struggling, don’t wait—reach out today.
Join as a Volunteer – Be a Friend in Need
If you are a mental health professional, recovered individual, or compassionate volunteer, you can help someone in need.Your support can be online or on-site, based on your preference.