Africa
Africa
💬 You Are Not Alone
Across Africa’s many nations, languages, and traditions, people everywhere face challenges — emotional pain, mental health struggles, trauma, family pressure, or financial hardship. Whatever you’re feeling, you are not alone — and support does exist.
This directory is here to connect you with free and trusted support, in-person and online, wherever possible. It may look different from country to country, but there is always a next step toward healing. 💛
🧠 National Crisis Helplines (Selected Countries)
🇿🇦 South Africa
SADAG (SA Depression & Anxiety Group) — 📞 0800 456 789
24/7 suicide and mental health crisis line
Lifeline South Africa — 📞 0861 322 322
National emotional support and trauma counselling
GBV Command Centre (Domestic Violence) — 📞 0800 428 428 | Text: 1207867#
Free 24/7 support for survivors of gender-based violence
National Responsible Gambling Foundation — 📞 0800 006 008
Free, confidential gambling support
🇰🇪 Kenya
NISKIZE Mental Health Helpline — 📞 0800 720 122
Free 24/7 mental health support
LVCT Health Helpline (GBV & HIV support) — 📞 1190
Chiromo Mental Health Hospital (Private) — 📞 +254 709 640000
Nairobi-based mental health emergency and inpatient care
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) — Text “HELLO” to 0809 111 6264
Mental health chat support and suicide prevention
Stand To End Rape Initiative (STER) — 🌐 standtoendrape.org
Trauma-informed care and legal support for survivors
She Writes Woman Mental Health Helpline — 📞 +234 903 000 0428
🇬🇭 Ghana
Mental Health Authority of Ghana — 📞 0302 225 458
Referrals and regional contacts for mental health support
MindFreedom Ghana — 🌐 mindfreedomghana.org
Advocacy and support for people with psychosocial disabilities
🌍 Other African Countries
Support may vary by region, but many services are delivered through hospitals, community organisations, faith-based groups, and global helplines. If your country isn’t listed yet, scroll down for online and global help.
💬 FDV, Gambling, & Financial Support
Service
Country
Contact
GBV Command Centre
South Africa
📞 0800 428 428
Responsible Gambling Hotline
South Africa
📞 0800 006 008
LVCT Gender Helpline (GBV)
Kenya
📞 1190
STER (DV & Financial Trauma Support)
Nigeria
🌐 standtoendrape.org
💡 Access to national-level gambling and financial counselling services may be limited in some African countries, but many community NGOs offer local support.
🌱 Mental Health Organisations
SADAG – South Africa — sadag.org
Africa’s largest mental health NGO, with helplines, resources, and support groups
Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) — mentallyaware.org
Youth-driven mental health awareness, digital counselling, and peer support
She Writes Woman – Nigeria — shewriteswoman.org
Mental health advocacy for survivors of trauma and marginalised voices
MindFreedom Ghana — mindfreedomghana.org
Human rights-based approach to mental health
Amref Health Africa — amref.org
Mental health programs across East and Southern Africa
🔍 Find a Psychologist or Counsellor
Directory
Region
Description
TherapyRoute.com
Africa-wide
therapyroute.com – Search therapists by country or issue
SADAG Referrals
South Africa
Find psychologists, clinics, and support groups
MANI Support Network
Nigeria
Access therapists, psychiatrists, and peer support
Your GP or Local Clinic
All countries
Ask your local doctor or hospital for mental health referrals
🧒 Support for Children, Teens & Parents
Childline South Africa — 📞 0800 055 555
24/7 support for children in danger, abused, or in crisis
Youth Mental Health (Kenya) — Via Niskize and local NGOs in schools
UNICEF Parenting Resources (Africa) — unicef.org/parenting
Free parenting guides, trauma-informed care, and child safety tools
SHE Matters Africa — Community-based support for teen girls and young mothers
🌈 Inclusive & Culturally Safe Support
Access Chapter 2 (South Africa) — accesschapter2.org
LGBTQIA+, gender rights, and DV support
Queer Alliance Nigeria — queerallianceng.org
LGBTQIA+ advocacy, crisis support, and safety planning
She Writes Woman (Nigeria) — Trauma-informed, inclusive, and gender-affirming mental health care
🌍 Inclusion across Africa is growing but varies by region. Online support and international LGBTQIA+ services may also be helpful.
🌐 Online & Global Support Tools
Befrienders Worldwide — befrienders.org
Global suicide prevention and emotional support network
7 Cups — 7cups.com
Free chats with trained listeners and affordable online therapy
Mental Health Innovation Network – Africa Resources — mhinnovation.net
Curated mental health support projects across the continent
StrongMinds (Uganda/Zambia) — strongminds.org
Group therapy for women facing depression
💛 Final Note
Africa’s strength lies in its people — and that includes you.
Whether you’re reaching out for the first time or carrying pain you’ve never spoken aloud, please remember:
You are not alone. You are not broken. You are worthy of care.
Help might look different depending on where you live, but hope is always possible. Reaching out — even just reading this — is a powerful act of courage. 💛