Emergency Contacts
Here is a comprehensive table listing Emergency Contact Numbers in the US, UK and India. This includes general emergency services, Indian government support, and other useful contacts for NRIs.
Emergency Contact Numbers – USA
|
Category |
Service |
Number / Access |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immediate danger |
Police/Fire/Ambulance |
911 |
24×7, nationwide. Use for life-threatening emergencies. |
|
Mental health |
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline |
988 |
24×7, voice & chat. |
|
Substance use & MH resources |
SAMHSA National Helpline |
1-800-662-HELP (4357) |
Treatment & support info. |
|
Medical poisoning |
Poison Control |
1-800-222-1222 |
Free, expert help. |
|
Domestic violence |
National DV Hotline |
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) · Text START to 88788 |
24×7, confidential. |
|
Sexual assault |
RAINN Hotline |
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) |
Connects to local providers. |
|
Child abuse |
Childhelp Hotline |
1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453) |
24×7 support & reporting guidance. |
|
Human trafficking |
National Hotline |
1-888-373-7888 · TTY via 711 |
24×7; tips, help, referrals. |
|
Missing children |
NCMEC |
1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678) |
Report/find missing children. |
|
Disaster aid (non-emergency) |
FEMA Disaster Assistance |
1-800-621-3362 |
Daily 7am–11pm ET; recovery help. |
|
Community services |
2-1-1 |
Dial 211 |
Local housing, food, utility aid, etc. |
|
City services |
3-1-1 |
Dial 311 (city-dependent) |
Non-emergency city services (e.g., NYC311). |
|
Accessibility |
Telecommunications Relay Service |
711 |
Relay for hearing/speech disabilities (for emergencies, call 911 directly). |
Indian Missions in the U.S. — 24×7 Emergency Lines (for Indian nationals)
|
Mission |
Emergency Number |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Embassy of India, Washington, DC |
+1-202-550-9931 |
Call/WhatsApp; emergencies only (lost passport, serious incidents, etc.). |
|
Consulate General, New York |
+1-917-815-7066 |
Covers parts of Northeast U.S. |
|
Consulate General, San Francisco |
+1-415-483-6629 |
Call/Text/WhatsApp. |
|
Consulate General, Chicago |
+1-312-753-8530 |
Midwest coverage. |
|
Consulate General, Houston |
+1-832-283-1568 |
Southern U.S. coverage. |
|
Consulate General, Atlanta |
+1-404-910-7919 |
Southeast coverage. |
Emergency Contact Numbers – UK
| Service | Contact Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Police / Ambulance / Fire | 999 or 112 | UK-wide emergency number (free, 24/7). Dial for life-threatening emergencies. |
| Non-Emergency Police | 101 | For reporting crimes that are not urgent (e.g. theft, property damage). |
| NHS (Medical Advice) | 111 | Free medical help and guidance, 24/7. |
| Indian High Commission (London) | +44 20 8629 5950 | Main consular services for Indians in the UK. Available during office hours. |
| Emergency Consular Services (Out of Hours) | +44 7424 279 785 (WhatsApp only) | For emergency consular issues after hours (e.g. death, arrest, hospitalization). |
| Indian Visa / OCI / Passport Enquiry (VFS Global) | +44 20 3793 8629 | VFS Global handles Indian passport, visa, and OCI services. |
| Embassy of India – Birmingham | +44 121 212 2782 | Regional consular support. |
| Embassy of India – Edinburgh | +44 131 229 2144 | For NRIs in Scotland. |
| Indian Community Welfare Helpline (High Commission) | +44 20 8615 7080 | For distress calls, repatriation help, legal issues. |
| UK Home Office (Immigration Help) | 0300 123 2253 | For immigration and visa status issues in the UK. |
| UK Anti-Terrorism Hotline | 0800 789 321 | Report suspicious behavior or activity. |
| UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline | 0808 2000 247 | Free and confidential support 24/7. |
| Citizens Advice Bureau (General Help) | 0800 144 8848 | Legal, housing, employment and welfare rights advice. |
| Samaritans (Mental Health Support) | 116 123 | Free, 24/7 support for mental health or crisis situations. |
Tips for NRIs in the UK:
- Always register with the Indian High Commission (https://www.hcilondon.gov.in) for timely consular assistance.
- Save important documents like passport copies, OCI card, and emergency numbers on your phone and cloud storage.
- Install apps like NHS App, CitizenAID, and the Home Office app for UK-based services.
Emergency Contact Numbers – India
| Category | Service | Number / Contact |
|---|---|---|
| General Emergencies | National Emergency Number (Unified) | 112 |
| Police | 100 | |
| Fire Department | 101 | |
| Ambulance | 102 | |
| Disaster Management Services | 108 | |
| Earthquake/Flood Disaster Mgmt (Delhi) | 011-24363260 | |
| Relief Commissioner (Natural Calamities) | 1070 | |
| Medical & Health | Blood Requirement Helpline | 104 |
| AIDS Helpline | 1097 | |
| COVID-19 National Helpline | 1075 | |
| Air Ambulance | 9540161344 | |
| Anti-Poison (New Delhi) | 1066 | |
| Women & Children | Women Helpline (All India) | 1091 |
| Domestic Abuse Helpline | 181 | |
| Child Helpline | 1098 | |
| Senior Citizen Helpline | 1091 / 1291 | |
| Mental Health | iCall Mental Health Helpline | +91-9152987821 |
| Vandrevala Foundation | 1860-2662-345 / 1800-2333-330 | |
| Muktaa Mental Health Support | 0788-788-9882 | |
| Road, Rail & Travel | Road Accident (State/City) | 1073 |
| National Highway Accident | 1033 | |
| Indian Railways Helpline | 139 | |
| Railway Protection Force (RPF) Helpline | 182 | |
| Railway Accident Emergency | 1072 | |
| Tourist Helpline (India) | 1363 | |
| Utilities & Civic | LPG Gas Leak Emergency | 1906 |
| Kisan Call Centre | 1551 | |
| Civic Issues (Delhi – roads, water, etc.) | 311 | |
| Cybersecurity & Fraud | Mumbai Police Digital Rakshak (Verification) | 7400086666 / 7715004444 |
| For Foreigners | Ministry of External Affairs (Indians abroad) | +91-1800-11-3090 (Toll-free) |
| FRRO (Immigration/Stay Permits) | https://indianfrro.gov.in |
Other Useful Links
| Category | Resource | Description | Link |
| Government | National Portal of India for NRIs | Info on OCI registration, citizenship forms, diaspora initiatives | india.gov.in |
| High Commission of India, London | Consular services, attestation, NRI certificates, life certificates, VFS Global appointments | hcilondon.gov.in | |
| Consulate General of India – Birmingham | Indian consular services in Birmingham | cgibirmingham.gov.in | |
| Consulate General of India – Edinburgh | Indian consular services in Edinburgh | cgiedinburgh.gov.in | |
| India Trade Portal | Trade-related info and resources | indiantradeportal.in | |
| Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) | FAQs on Overseas Indians, OCI, property, adoption | mea.gov.in | |
| Ministry of Home Affairs (OCI Regulations & Legal Guidance) | OCI regulations and legal guidance | mha.gov.in | |
| Finance and Taxation | Income Tax India (NRI Taxation Info) | NRI tax rules and guidance | incometaxindia.gov.in |
| RBI – NRI Services | Banking and financial services for NRIs | rbi.org.in (see “For NRIs”) | |
| NSDL – PAN for NRIs | Apply/track PAN card | tin-nsdl.com | |
| Income Tax Dept. of India (PAN guidance) | PAN application and tax compliance | incometax.gov.in | |
| Protean eGov Technologies (PAN services) | PAN application services | protean-tinpan.com | |
| Legal and OCI/PIO | OCI Card – Bureau of Immigration, India | OCI card services | ociservices.gov.in |
| Ministry of Home Affairs – OCI Info | OCI information | mha.gov.in | |
| Visa/Consular Services – Indian Missions | Visa and consular services | indianvisaonline.gov.in | |
| VFS Global – India Visa & OCI Services (UK) | OCI, visa, passport services (UK) | vfsglobal.com | |
| UK Government Resources | Living in India – GOV.UK | Info for British citizens in India (visas, residency, healthcare) | gov.uk/guidance/living-in-india |
| Visas and immigration – GOV.UK | UK visa and immigration applications | gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration | |
| UK help and services in India | UK services for citizens in India, business info | gov.uk/world/india | |
| Non-UK residents: Income Tax and Capital Gains | Tax guidance for non-UK residents | HMRC contact | |
| UK Home Office – Visa and Immigration | UK visa and immigration for dual-nationality/Indian-origin queries | UK Visas & Immigration |