About Us
Need help? We are here to listen.
Mission
At Luminara, we are committed to breaking the silence around mental health and creating a compassionate, stigma-free space where individuals can access support, rediscover hope, and strengthen their emotional resilience. Through professional care, inclusive outreach, and community education, we empower every person to take meaningful steps toward healing and lasting wellness.
Vision
To build a society where mental health is valued and nurtured, stigma is replaced with understanding and every person finds the support and inner strength to heal and thrive.
Objectives
- • Build resilience and hope in the face of life's challenges.
- • Offer compassionate, non-judgmental care to every individual.
- • Provide equitable access to support, regardless of background.
- • Empower individuals with tools for mental and emotional well-being.
Who do we serve...
We welcome anyone seeking a safe space to talk, heal, or just be heard—whether you're in crisis, recovering from trauma, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for tools to improve your emotional well-being.
What We Offer
Our trained mental health professionals are here to listen, guide, and walk beside you—without judgment.
Our Roots
Luminara is a Suicide Lifeline Initiative, a non-profit unit committed to suicide prevention and mental health advocacy. It was born from years of listening to survivors, families, and those in distress, and built with care, empathy, and hope.
Many of our callers were unable to follow through with professional counselling due to affordability issues. Additionally, the community expressed that the Lifeline should have more visibility and that's when we decided to have a healing space as a way forward.
Why Luminara?
The name Luminara evokes light, hope, and guidance, symbolizing our commitment to illuminating paths to well-being for everyone in our community. "Your Healing Space" emphasizes a safe, supportive, and personal environment we strive to create for every individual who walks through our doors or connects with our services.
24/7 Suicide Lifeline
You are not alone. We are here to help.
Suicide Lifeline was officially launched on October 2nd, 2017 under the aegis of Susheg Charitable Trust with support from educational institutions like St. Agnes College, Roshni Nilaya, St. Aloysius College and concerned citizens in Mangalore.
Our Team
- • 36 trained first responders available 24/7
- • 12 back-up clinicians and experts, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors
- • Social workers and lawyers
Our Impact
- • 3,132+ callers assisted to date
- • Awareness programs on Mental Health & Wellness
- • Gatekeeper training in institutions
- • Annual suicide prevention activities
A Sustainable Path to Healing
At Luminara, we are committed to providing essential mental health and wellness support as a non-profit organization, ensuring that affordability is never a barrier to receiving care.
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Need Help? We're Here for You
If you have thoughts of self harm, please reach out to our 24/7 Lifeline.
You are not alone. We are here to listen.