Helplines in Ghana

National toll-free mental health helpline launched in September 2022 by Ghana's Mental Health Authority. Provides free psycho-social support from mental health experts for individuals facing mental health challenges, including suicide, depression, stress, and other psycho-social difficulties.

Ghana Police Service unit providing free comprehensive support for domestic violence, gender-based violence, and child abuse cases. One-stop centre offering investigation, medical referrals, psychological counseling, social work assistance, and crime prevention education. Supported by UNFPA.

National toll-free call centre operated by Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Reports and provides support for child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, and child abuse cases. Multiple reporting channels: phone, SMS (8020), email, and in-person at District Social Welfare offices.

Emergency shelter for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Provides free 3-month comprehensive recovery programme including medical, psychological and legal support, plus life-skills and vocational training. Capacity for 25 women at a time. Continued support for 6 months post-residency.

Free and confidential pregnancy support for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Services include free pregnancy testing, professional counseling, emotional support, practical assistance (maternity and baby clothes), referrals for housing, medical needs, education and employment. Positive alternatives to abortion.

Christian Mission organization providing free shelter, psycho-social support, legal aid, counseling and rehabilitation for abused women, children and sexual assault survivors. Services include domestic violence intervention, trauma support, family legal aid, and basic needs assistance.

Grassroots membership association representing over 18,000 people with mental illness and epilepsy across Ghana. Advocates for the needs and rights of individuals with mental health conditions and provides guidance to relevant support services.

Government commission providing free legal consultation, advice, and representation to indigent persons. Offers Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services including mediation for disputes outside traditional court litigation. Assists with divorce, separation, DV cases, and other legal matters.

Free mobile-based mental health screening service using USSD technology. Screens for depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Call center personnel follow up to provide further assessment and arrange free/subsidized consultations at nearest mental health unit under NHIS.

Mental health and development advocacy organization providing free integrated mental health care, social and economic services for people with mental illness or epilepsy. Community-based model with 130 self-help user groups across Ghana. Served 7,800+ people since 2000.