Helplines in Kyrgyzstan

Government mental health crisis support line providing counseling for individuals experiencing distress or mental health challenges. Free for citizens at government facilities.

National emergency dispatch service for police, ambulance, fire, and disaster response. 24/7 emergency hotline operated by Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Crisis center in Osh (southern Kyrgyzstan) supporting women experiencing domestic violence, human trafficking, and sex trafficking. Provides temporary shelter, counseling, psychological support, legal assistance, and medical services. Also conducts police training on human rights and best practices.

Established in 1998, Sezim provides legal and psychosocial services for women/girls and their family members affected by or vulnerable to gender-based, domestic violence and human trafficking. Operates Transit Social House 'Nur' shelter for women and children fleeing violence. Also offers family mediation and support for elderly, refugees, and asylum seekers.

Grassroots LGBTIQ organization providing safe space, direct support, advocacy, and shelter for LGBTQ people in Kyrgyzstan. Operates community center with various support programs including social escorting for medical/social assistance and refuge project for those experiencing housing crisis. Founded 2004.

Founded 2010, Kyrgyz Indigo supports the LGBTQI community with psychological, legal and health services, advocacy, and shelter. Operates five shelters across Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek, Osh, Batken, Talas, Jalal-Abad) providing safe spaces especially for those facing violence at home.

Local charity providing holistic care for homeless people in Bishkek. Day center operates 3 days/week with hot meals, medical care, clothing, showers, help with legal documents. Also operates hospice for palliative care and halfway house for transitional support. Street outreach several times weekly.

Established 2002, one of Kyrgyzstan's largest human rights organizations providing free legal aid to vulnerable groups. Network of 40+ lawyers across 4 regions (Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Issyk-Kul) offering pro bono legal assistance including domestic violence cases, refugee/asylum support, human rights violations.