Free national 24/7 confidential hotline for women and children experiencing gender-based violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, or in need of protection. Operated by Lao Women's Union. Provides counseling, legal advice, shelter referrals, and emergency assistance. Also available via WhatsApp.
Free national mental health hotline providing immediate psychological support to people experiencing distress. Call operators trained through WHO's Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP). Receives over 200 calls daily. Part of efforts to expand mental health services to rural areas.
Free toll-free mental health helpline for young people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, life issues, and relationships. Operated by Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union (LYU) with support from UNICEF and UNFPA. Available in three ethnic languages.
Free residential drug rehabilitation and recovery program for people with substance use disorders. Provides detox, rehabilitation, life-on-life mentoring, holistic counseling, and vocational training. Mostly serves young people addicted to methamphetamines, ice, and opium. Stay up to one year. Graduates learn farming and hospitality skills.
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