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We are committed to the cause of suicide prevention and mental health! Ours is a volunteer run organization.

To register for the international conference, 'Fresh Perspectives on Suicide Prevention & Mental Health':

https://suicidepreventionconference.in/ 'Every Life Counts"
Connecting TRUST was formed in July 2005 by a group of concerned citizens under the guidance of Arnavaz Damania. The group has a fervent desire to extend support to those experiencing emotional distress. Several trained volunteers contribute their time and effort to the cause, making it possible for Connecting TRUST to expand both the scope as well as the reach of its work in the field of Suicide Prevention. DISTRESS HELPLINE
The helpline is for those in emotional distress or feeling suicidal, provides a space where the volunteer listens to the caller in an accepting, non-judgemental and non-advisory way, maintaining confidentiality and anonymity. It is open from 10 am to 8 pm on all days

OUTREACH PROGRAMME
The Outreach Programmes are for sensitizing one to issues related to Emotional Awareness and Suicide – how to identify signs of stress, distress or feeling suicidal; how to help someone feeling suicidal; how to care for someone who has had a suicide loss. These activity-based programmes of about 50-60 minutes, conducted for children, adolescents and adults at schools, colleges, corporate companies, housing societies, slums, NGOs, and other community setups are adapted to the needs of the group and facilitated by volunteers. PEER EDUCATION PROGRAMME
The Peer Education Programme is for creating caring communities in schools, colleges and other community setups by raising awareness about suicide prevention in a peer group. In this long-term programme, volunteers facilitate the process of sensitization of a select group of participants from a community to issues related to suicide prevention, and enhancement of their listening, self care and life skills. The participants (’peer educators’) then become the catalysts for spreading this awareness and empowering their communities. The regular meetings of peer educators in each community are guided and facilitated by a dedicated set of volunteers for that community. SUICIDE SURVIVOR SUPPORT PROGRAMME
We offer individual emotional support to anyone who has attempted suicide and survived or has lost someone to Suicide, individually through our SSP helpline service, and through Listening Circles for group support. VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Connecting TRUST tries to meet the existing gap of the dearth of the mental health professionals by training people from all walks of life. When volunteers join in from all walks of life, it represents a joining in from all sections of society towards the cause or providing emotional support to people in distress and suicide prevention.

02/02/2026

Our principles provide the framework within which we offer emotional support to those who are emotionally distressed, feeling suicidal, have lost loved one to su***de, witnessed su***de, or have attempted su***de.

If you want to talk to us, please give us a call.

We offer non-judgemental, non-advisory, and confidential listening service.

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30/01/2026

These are some common myths about su***de.

Let’s debunk these common misconceptions and understand what the warning signs of su***de actually indicate.

Understanding the warning signs that may suggest someone is at the risk of su***de could help save someone’s life.

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29/01/2026

When you feel low and want someone to listen to you without any judgement or advice, please talk to us.

Our distress helpline numbers:
9922004305 / 9922001122
(lines open daily from 10 am to 8 pm)

Walk-In:
8484033312
(Mon & Wed. 11 am to 5 pm. With prior appointment)

If you are comfortable writing, email your concerns:
distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com

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28/01/2026

If you are feeling emotional pain or suicidal, please remember, we are here to support you.

Our Distress Helpline Numbers:
9922004305 / 9922001122
(lines open daily from 10 am to 8 pm)

Walk-In:
8484033312
(Mon & Wed. 11 am to 5 pm. With prior appointment)

If you are comfortable writing, email your concerns:
distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com

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21/01/2026

Lively and positive, our volunteer Binty Mehta is on her toes. She has been with us for seven years now.

Binty is part of our Peer Educators and Awareness Programmes. You will always find her enthusiastic and eager to be part of different sessions that we facilitate in schools and other organisations.

Her dedication to the cause is impressive. We are proud of our cheerful Binty.

Connecting Trust completed 20 years in 2025. As we look back on our journey, we feel grateful to everyone who joined hands with us to work towards the cause of su***de prevention and mental health.

We would especially like to thank each of our volunteers, who are our backbone. Today the organisation stands firm on the strong shoulders of our dear volunteers.

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20/01/2026

On January 13, we facilitated a session for labour workers and domestic helpers living in Gosavi slums, Kothrud. Micro Leaps NGO helped us arrange this session.

Our volunteers, Mridula Kumar and Arindam Chatterjee, facilitated this session which included over 26 participants.

Given the financial, mental and emotional challenges they face on a daily basis, the session focussed on emotional awareness and stress relief.

The grounding exercise and listening space helped create a safe environment for participants to open up.

They engaged actively, raised their concerns, willingly shared their thoughts and emotions, and connected deeply.

If you would like for us to facilitate awareness sessions in your organisation or community, please write to us on connectingngo@gmail.com.

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19/01/2026

Risk factors for su***de include long-term issues a person has been dealing with.

The more issues/ challenges a person is dealing with in their life, the higher their risk of acting on their suicidal thoughts.

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16/01/2026

At Connecting Trust, we offer non-judgemental and non-advisory listening service.

If you are feeling emotional distress, please reach out to us. We are with you.

Our Distress Helpline Numbers:
9922004305 / 9922001122
(lines open daily from 10 am to 8 pm)

Walk-In: 8484033312
(Mon & Wed. 11 am to 5 pm. With prior appointment)

If you are comfortable writing,
Email your concerns: distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com

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14/01/2026

Our volunteers form a team of dedicated, empathetic individuals from different walks of life.

At Connecting, we conduct intensive volunteer training twice a year to onboard volunteers for our programmes.

We will announce our next volunteer training batch soon. Check this page for details…

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12/01/2026

Our founder, Arnavaz, loves to pamper her Connecting family time and again.

Here’s our family celebrating the success of our 20th anniversary events organised in 2025.

We all believe in the motto ‘work hard and party equally hard’. Everyone had a wonderful, relaxed time, together.

Our lovely hostess, Arnavaz, made sure we all were pampered thoroughly. 💞

As the Connecting family works together towards the cause of su***de prevention, we would love for more people to join us wholeheartedly.

Together, we can help build a caring and compassionate world. 🩷

08/01/2026

When you feel emotional pain and want to talk to someone who is non-advisory and non-judgemental, please know we are with you.

We Listen. We Care.

Our Distress Helpline Numbers:
9922004305 / 9922001122
(lines open daily from 10 am to 8 pm)

Walk-In:
8484033312
(Mon & Wed. 11 am to 5 pm. With prior appointment)

***deprevention

06/01/2026

At Connecting Trust, our volunteers listen completely and compassionately, simply being present fully and wholeheartedly.

The listening is non-judgemental, accepting and non-advisory. The felt presence is established through a deep belief in the power of the human spirit to turn to resources, answers and direction from within and so guide the person enabling him/her to do so.

In moments of deep compassionate sharing, both the giver and receiver are enriched.

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2nd Floor, Atur Chambers, Above Coffee House, Opposite SGS Mall, Moledina Road, Pune Camp
Pune
411001

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Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

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+917058877712

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectingtrust/

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A Pune based NGO committed to the cause of su***de prevention especially among youth. Formed in July 2005 when a group of concerned and socially sensitive citizens, led by Arnavaz Damania, came together to work for this cause HELPLINE The helpline is for those in emotional distress or feeling suicidal, provides a space where the volunteer listens to the caller in an accepting, non-judgemental and non-advisory way, maintaining confidentiality and anonymity. It is open from 2.00 pm to 8.00 pm on all days AWARENESS PROGRAMME The Awareness Programmes are for sensitizing one to issues related to su***de – how to identify signs of stress, distress or feeling suicidal; how to help someone feeling suicidal; how to care for someone who has had a su***de loss. The programmes also impart knowledge about simple ways for coping, healing and personal growth. These activity-based programmes of about 3 hours, conducted for children, adolescents and adults at schools, colleges, corporates, housing societies, slums, NGOs, and other community setups are adapted to the needs of the group and facilitated by volunteers. PEER EDUCATORS PROGRAMME The Peer Educators Programmes are for creating caring communities in schools, colleges and other community setups by raising awareness about su***de prevention in a peer group. In this long-term programme, volunteers facilitate the process of sensitization of a select group of participants from a community to issues related to su***de prevention, and enhancement of their listening, self care and life skills. The participants (’peer educators’) then become the catalysts for spreading this awareness and empowering their communities. The regular meetings of peer educators in each community are guided and facilitated by a dedicated set of volunteers for that community. SURVIVOR SUPPORT We offer individual emotional support to anyone who has attempted su***de and survived through our helpline service, and group support for wellbeing through our Art Based Recovery/Wellness Group that meets weekly. In addition, there is support through discussions and workshops on coping skills and personal growth available. Capacity Building Programmes for professionals working in the field of mental health. Discussion Groups aimed at enhancing self-awareness, ensuring personal growth and becoming empowered to deal with a variety of issues concerning human and social life. Personal Growth Programmes: Workshops for personal growth and healing are conducted and are open for all to attend