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Helplines in Kiribati

Kiribati Women and Children's Support Centre (KWCSC)

Open 24/7

The Kiribati Women and Children's Support Centre (KWCSC) assists women and children who have experienced sexual and family violence. Provides SGBV counselling, legal advice, case management, and a 24/7 telephone helpline. Can provide support to individuals experiencing profound grief and trauma.

Child Protection Helpline - Ministry of Women, Youth, Sports and Social Affairs MWYSSA

Open 24/7

National child protection helpline operated by the Ministry of Women, Youth, Sports and Social Affairs. Free 24/7 hotline for reporting child protection concerns and accessing social welfare services for children.

Kiribati Police Service

Open 24/7

National police service providing emergency response, domestic violence unit (DVSO), and general law enforcement. Free emergency services.

Pacific Sexual & Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) - Kiribati Boutokaan Inaomataia ao Mauriia Binabinaine Association (BIMBA)

Contact for details

Regional network of LGBTQI organizations and individuals in the Pacific. Kiribati affiliate is BIMBA, which empowers LGBTQI people through advocacy, awareness and action. Free support and advocacy services.

Peer support

Kiribati Family Health Association (KFHA)

Clinic hours vary, mobile clinics serve different communities

IPPF member association providing free sexual and reproductive healthcare, including family planning, contraception, prenatal and postnatal care, HIV/AIDS prevention and education. Mobile clinics serve communities across Kiribati. Values participation of youth, people with disabilities, those living with HIV/AIDS, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Alcoholics Anonymous Fiji

Online Zoom meetings: Sundays 1pm, Wednesdays 7:30pm, Fridays 7:30pm (Fiji time GMT+12)

Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship providing free support for alcohol recovery. Online Zoom meetings accessible to Kiribati residents. Fellowship shares experience, strength and hope to help others recover from alcoholism.

Peer support

Kiribati Red Cross Society

Office hours

The Kiribati Red Cross Society provides humanitarian services including disaster management, health initiatives, and family links services. Officially recognized as auxiliary and key partner to government in humanitarian activities.

Ministry of Health & Medical Services (MHMS)

Office hours, emergency services 24/7

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) provides accessible, efficient, and effective health services to the people of Kiribati through a Primary Health Care approach. Operates referral hospitals and provides general health services including mental health support.

KFHA Clinic

Thursdays for static clinic; mobile clinic schedule varies

KFHA Clinics offer free healthcare services including general medical consultations, NCD screenings, maternal and child health. Operates static clinic on Thursdays and mobile clinics across communities.

Y-PEER Kiribati

Not specified

Y-PEER Kiribati is a youth peer education network (15+ organizations) supporting thousands of young people in sexual and reproductive health and life skills. Free peer-to-peer education using theatre, role games, and simulations across main islands and outer islands.

Peer support

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