Your Life is important...WE CARE


Our organization is run entirely by empathetic volunteers who are available via telephone, email, and/or in person to provide confidential emotional support. We are open 365 days from 9.00AM to 4.00PM, and our services are completely free of charge. We have ten centers around the country in addition to Sumithrayo Rural Programme.


If you are feeling depressed, upset, emotionally overwhelmed or even suicidal, then we are here for you.

srilanka sumithrayo

Who are we?

Our organization is run entirely by empathetic volunteers who are available via telephone, email, and/or in person to provide confidential emotional support. We are open 365 days from 9.00AM to 4.00PM, and our services are completely free of charge. We have ten centers around the country in addition to Sumithrayo Rural Programme.
If you are feeling depressed, upset, emotionally overwhelmed or even suicidal, then we are here for you
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Volunteer

It is never too late to join us and share your spirit of volunteerism. Join today for a better tomorrow.

Please get in touch with our main office on
+94 11 2 682535

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Donate

Your valuable contribution today can lead the change for a better tomorrow.

Please get in touch with our main office on 
+94 11 2 682535

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Our Mission

To help all those who are feeling suicidal to lead a life free of emotional burden.

We are here for you and we do care about you.
We provide confidential emotional support, free of charge, 365 days of the year.

Take some time to read the articles below...

Letter from a Therapist to a Suicidal Person

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The 3-Day Rule and Suicide

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If You Are Suicidal, Envision Your Future Selves

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Coping Statements for Suicidal Thoughts

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COLOMBO

Contact Us
  • Phone: +94 11 2 682535
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slsumithrayo/
  • Address: 60/7, Horton Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka

KANDY

Contact Us
  • Phone: 081 223 4806
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: 693/4, Peradeniya Rd, Mulgampola, Kandy
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Daily

BANDARAWELA

Contact Us
  • Phone: 057 222 2662
  • Address: Singha Samaja Building, Senanayake Mw, Bandarawela
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Daily

PANADURA

Contact Us
  • Phone: 038 223 5291 
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: 578/3, Galle Rd, Panadura
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 3:00PM Daily

MATALE

Contact Us
  • Phone: 066 222 3521
  • Address: 803/C, Mandandawela, Matale
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Daily

MAWANELLA

Contact Us
  • Phone: 035 578 8330
  • Address: C/O Gamage Hospital, 121, Pallegoda Rd, Medirigama, Mawanella
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 2:00PM Daily

KURUNEGALA

Contact Us
  • Phone: 037 493 1731
  • Address: 36A Vishramika Piyasa, Pubudu Mawatha, Negombo Rd, Kurunegala
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Daily

NEGOMBO

Contact Us
  • Phone: 031 222 3322
  • Address: C/O Buddhist Center, 95 Greens Rd, Negombo
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Daily

PANDUWASNUWARA

Contact Us
  • Phone: 037 229 1718 or 037 571 5815
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: Kurunegala Road, Hettipola
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Daily

KOHUWELA

Contact Us
  • Phone: 011 281 8860
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: 183-1A, Dutugamunu Mawatha, Kohuwala, Nugegoda
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Daily

JAFFNA

Contact Us
  • Phone: 021 222 8117
  • Address: 104, 4th Lane, Jaffna
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Daily

LUNUGAMVEHARA

Contact Us
  • Phone: 047 578 1200
  • Address: 149, 19, Palama Asala, Lunugamvehara
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Daily

AMBALANTHOTA

Contact Us
  • Phone: 076 639 4002 
  • Address: 81, Madilla, Ambalanthota
  • Working hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Daily
Member of Befrienders Worldwide

Member of Befrienders Worldwide

Mrs. Joan De Mel

About us


Mrs. Joan De Mel
Sri Lanka Sumithrayo is a government approved charity founded in 1974, by late Mrs. Joan De Mel and was incorporated by Act of Parliament No.10 of 1986. We are part of Befriender's Worldwide and function as a non-political, non-religious organization focused on providing emotional support to help those at risk of suicide.

If you feel emotionally overwhelmed please know we are here for you. Give us a call, visit any of our centres or drop us an email. It is never too late to reach out.  

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