20F in India, need help finding safe free women’s shelters / support services urgently

Urgent

I don’t know if this is the right subreddit for this, but I really need help.
I’m a 20-year-old female undergraduate student in India. My home situation has become extremely toxic and mentally exhausting for me. I don’t want to go into full detail right now, but living with my family is seriously affecting my mental well-being.
Initially, I thought I would somehow manage and move out after graduation, but I still have around two years left and I genuinely don’t think I can continue like this anymore.
I don’t really have friends, relatives, or a support system I can rely on. I’m trying to find safe women’s shelters in India that are free or low-cost, and preferably places that can also help with employment, education continuation, or rehabilitation/support services for women starting over.
If anyone knows:
safe women’s shelters / NGOs
government homes for women
emergency accommodation
organisations helping women leave abusive/toxic households
student-friendly support options
helplines or resources in India
(Preferably out of Gujarat because I live there and I don’t want my family to reach/find me so easily)

please share them. Safety is my biggest concern right now.
I’d really appreciate genuine advice and resources. Thank you.

Posted May 12, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC

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