About Dial before you die
About Our Support
Introducing
Tackling the challenge of Controlling suicidal incidents in the 21st century.
About US
“Dial before you die” is a non-profit organisation dedicated to suicide prevention, offering support and resources to those in distress. This is a unit of the Sister Subbalakshmi Foundation, Chennai and was founded by Social Activist Advocate Joseph Sagayaraj in 2022. It aims to raise awareness, provide guidance, and remind individuals that help is always available.

Pause. Breathe. Dial. You are not alone. Life can feel overwhelming, but there is hope, and there is help. “Dial before you die” is here to remind you that your pain is temporary, but your life is precious. A single call can change everything—reach out, speak up, and let us walk this journey with you. Dial before you decide—hope is waiting on the other side of the call.
The organization focuses on several key groups to maximize its impact like High-Risk Individuals, those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or past suicide attempts are among the most vulnerable. Victims of abuse and individuals experiencing extreme loneliness also require urgent support to Prevent self-harm and those who are facing financial struggles, job loss, marital disputes, and academic pressure. In Workplaces & Organizations employees who are facing workplace stress, burnout, or harassment and those who need mental health support. First responders, such as police officers and healthcare workers, also require emotional assistance due to their exposure to trauma. Students who face immense pressure from academics, bullying and self-esteem issues. Last but not the least, Marginalized Communities like Homeless individuals, refugees, and victims of substance abuse often struggle with extreme hardships.
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Our Success stories
From Rock Bottom to Redemption
Mr.Jaganathan (Name Changed)
In 2014, a traditional non-veg restaurant owner in Madurai, struggling with alcohol addiction, chain smoking, and poor financial decisions, faced a massive loss of ₹60 lakhs. Drowning in debt from banks, NBFCs, and private lenders, he became estranged from his family and attempted suicide twice. Thanks to timely legal and mental health support from our team, his life was saved. With time and guidance, he turned his life around, moved to Chennai, and now lives peacefully. Suicide is never the solution—there’s always hope and help.
Inspiring & Hopeful
Mr.Muthu. (Name Changed)
In 2018, a well-known entrepreneur from Thanjavur, involved in auto consultancy and vehicle finance, suffered a financial loss of over ₹2 crore. The crisis affected both his business and family life, pushing him to a breaking point. He attempted suicide by consuming poison in a Trichy lodge.Fortunately, with timely legal and moral support from our team, his life was saved. Years later, he has rebuilt his business and regained his former position.His journey is a powerful reminder that suicide is not the solution. With support and resilience, even the worst setbacks can be overcome.
A Second Chance at Life
Mr.Divakare. (Name Changed)
In 2020, a cost accountant from Kumbakonam faced a financial loss of ₹35 lakhs due to personal and marital expenses. Overwhelmed and isolated from his family, he traveled alone to Chennai, intending to end his life.Thankfully, with timely legal and moral support from our team, he was saved. Today, he works in the textile industry in Tirupur, managing salaries for over 1,000 employees. Reunited with his family and blessed with two daughters, he now stands as a living example that suicide is never the solution. With help and hope, life can begin again.
Rising from Ruin
Mr.Shiva. (Name Changed).
In 2022, a traditional steel entrepreneur in Chennai faced a massive loss of ₹27 crore during the COVID-19 pandemic. Burdened by debts from banks, NBFCs, and private lenders, he couldn’t even pay his mill's electricity bill and attempted suicide.Thanks to timely legal and mental support from our team, he was saved. Today, he has revived his business, repaid half his debts, and is once again standing strong—proving that suicide is not a solution. With time and support, life can turn around.
Turning Pain into Purpose
Mr.Mercy. (Name Changed).
In 2023, a traditional entrepreneur from Kangayam, who ran a packing machinery unit, faced a ₹45 lakh financial loss due to health issues and manpower shortage. Unable to manage the debt, she shut down her business and attempted suicide by cutting her veins in her hands. With timely legal and mental support from our team, her life was saved. She later relocated to Puducherry, found work in a similar industry, and has since repaid most of her debts. Today, she stands as a voice of hope—reminding others that suicide is not a solution. Life can begin again.
Hope in hard times
Mr.Jayanth. (Name Changed).
In 2024, a daily wage laborer facing severe marital issues attempted suicide by hanging. Isolated and overwhelmed, he saw no other way out.Thankfully, immediate legal and emotional support from our team saved his life. With counseling, a peaceful legal separation was initiated in the best interest of their two sons. Suicide is not a solution. Sometimes, living apart is better than losing a life—and with time, healing is possible.
Healing & rescue in Time.
Mr.Murugan. (Name Changed).
In June - 2025, after the unveiling of this website “Dial Before You Die” a Xerox shop owner in Chennai who was severely affected by consuming alcohol every day, a habitual drinker, often to excess lead to intoxication has lost the ability to control, experience negative consequences accumulated with range of alcohol-related issues struggle to control their drinking despite negative impacts lost his business source of income attempted suicide by consuming poison. Isolated and overwhelmed by his family, he saw no other way out. Immediate Medical & Legal and emotional support from our team saved his life. With counselling, a peaceful solution was initiated to him in the best interest of their three deponents. Suicide is not a solution — in time, healing & rescue is possible.
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No 2, Guild street, T.Nagar,
Chennai - 600 017
General information: +91-82203 83635
Helpline: +91-98415 46673