Bangladesh's first and only emotional support and suicide prevention helpline, staffed by trained volunteers. Provides confidential, compassionate listening for those experiencing despair, isolation, distress, and suicidal thoughts. Member of Befrienders Worldwide.
FREE 24/7 national telehealth service providing medical consultations and mental health support from licensed doctors. Government service by DGHS (Directorate General of Health Services). Made toll-free during COVID-19 pandemic. Offers evaluations, treatment advice, counseling, referrals, and emergency ambulance coordination.
24/7 crisis and emergency response helpline providing free, confidential counseling from mental health professionals. Available via phone, WhatsApp, email, and other communication platforms. Part of Bangladesh's leading mental health organization since 2016.
24/7 toll-free government helpline for reporting child rights violations, abuse, exploitation, and violence. Provides emergency response, counseling, legal services, and rescue for children. Run by Department of Social Services with UNICEF support. Stopped thousands of child marriages and provides comprehensive child protection.
24/7 toll-free national emergency helpline connecting to Police, Fire, and Ambulance. Free to call even with zero balance. Centralized emergency response for accidents, crime, fire emergencies.
FREE daily mental health counseling via tele-mental health platform SHOJON. Provides initial assessment, counseling/psychotherapy, psychiatric support from psychologists and psychiatrists. Operates trauma counseling centers. Available 10am-10pm daily.
FREE daily mental health counseling via tele-mental health platform SHOJON. Provides initial assessment, counseling/psychotherapy, psychiatric support from psychologists and psychiatrists. Operates trauma counseling centers. Available 10am-10pm daily.
BRAC's mental health hotline providing free, confidential tele-counselling for individuals experiencing anxiety, panic, or emotional distress. Staffed by over 70 trained psychologists and counsellors. Each session lasts about 20 minutes (with 10-minute extension for severe cases). Available through phone and Neeramoy Patient app.
Psychological crisis hotline service staffed by trained psychology student volunteers. Provides psychological first-aid and emotional support for mental health issues. Operating 6pm-6am daily.
Free government service by Dhaka Metropolitan Police providing integrated support for women and children victims of violence. Offers counseling, medical help, legal assistance, and guidance on access to justice. Established 2009 with partnership of 10 NGOs.
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