> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://covidindiasupport-com.gitbook.io/covid-19-india-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://covidindiasupport-com.gitbook.io/covid-19-india-handbook/helplines-and-essentials.md).

# Helplines and Essentials

[**Essential Services Data**](https://www.covid19india.org/essentials)   A crowdsourced list of essential service providers (such as free food, police, ambulances, hospitals, mental well being counseling, delivery services, etc.) across the country by covid19india.org. Please submit new entries [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfquevp7_rdgdEoDgTdimWwTXO3B9TjFEAm3DbrMDXxCiuwuA/viewform).

[**COVID-FYI**](https://covidfyi.in/)  A Compilation of doctors on call, government officers, helpline numbers and govt./private labs, etc.

[**Mental Health Resources**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-dO8vPtZpyFRY3AmtgKiMROMD7CCvdULIQqLCLv0coI/edit#gid=0)  Resources to help you get through tough times.

[**Support communities**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bY0qMWlMI5CUqOSSwhH--hlB8xYwr_6ZGKXgpsI2Z1c/edit#gid=0) [**and helplines**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bY0qMWlMI5CUqOSSwhH--hlB8xYwr_6ZGKXgpsI2Z1c/edit#gid=0) These are local Indian groups/NGO’s and informal facebook/ whatsapp/telegram or other relevant online groups.

[**Emergency Helpline Numbers**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1usFTYcZbvn7e4_YK0lxcPhDO_CSvwdkeSfbdYAbi4jg/edit#gid=0) Official numbers assisting the COVID-19 outbreak

[**COVID-19 Government / WHO Run Group**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1usFTYcZbvn7e4_YK0lxcPhDO_CSvwdkeSfbdYAbi4jg/edit#gid=1459198637)[**s and Smartphone apps**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1usFTYcZbvn7e4_YK0lxcPhDO_CSvwdkeSfbdYAbi4jg/edit#gid=1459198637) Official Telegram/Whatsapp groups/apps helping with COVID-19

[**COVID-19 Government Run Communications Pages**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1usFTYcZbvn7e4_YK0lxcPhDO_CSvwdkeSfbdYAbi4jg/edit#gid=528195348) These are official resources for state-level and national updates.

[**COVID-19 India Testing Center**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1usFTYcZbvn7e4_YK0lxcPhDO_CSvwdkeSfbdYAbi4jg/edit#gid=1529090852)[**s and First Response Hospitals**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1usFTYcZbvn7e4_YK0lxcPhDO_CSvwdkeSfbdYAbi4jg/edit#gid=1529090852) Approved Testing Centers and first response hospitals with their locations/contact number and capacity.

[**Quarantine Locations**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1usFTYcZbvn7e4_YK0lxcPhDO_CSvwdkeSfbdYAbi4jg/edit#gid=621880002) These are approved locations where infected patients can be quarantined.

[**Landlord Communication Template**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8YRq5GMNxBy15Bjp9c79f2M-5nlG-fTCz7xwJftxwk/edit) Template to request for a rent reduction during the crisis.

[**Stores open near you**](https://blr.nrbuy.in/) Crowdsourced list of verified stores and services operating in Bangalore during the shutdown


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