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Helplines in Lesotho

Child Helpline Lesotho

Open 24/7

Free national child helpline providing 24/7 counseling and referral services for children experiencing abuse, neglect, violence, or any crisis. Operated by Ministry of Social Development with support from UNICEF. Accessible via toll-free 116 pan-African number.

English, ST

Mohlomi Mental Hospital

Open 24/7

Lesotho's only public psychiatric hospital, providing mental health services including inpatient and outpatient care for various mental health conditions. Government-run facility in Maseru offering treatment for serious mental illness, psychosis, and psychiatric emergencies.

English, ST

Department of Gender - GBV Helpline

Contact for hours

Government-run Gender-Based Violence helpline providing crisis support, counseling, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and gender-based violence. Lead government actor coordinating GBV prevention and response.

English, ST

Boiketlong Multipurpose Centre

Contact for availability

Free sanctuary providing holistic healing, safety, and empowerment for women and children fleeing violence. Offers secure accommodation, health clinic, psychological support, legal aid, ECCD centre, and skills development programs.

English, ST

Nairasha Legal Support

Contact for hours

Free feminist woman-led social legal enterprise addressing SGBV. Provides legal support, psychosocial assistance, and activism for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, promoting justice and gender equality.

English, ST

The People's Matrix Association

Mon-Thu: 8am-4:30pm, Fri: 8am-1pm

Free support services for LGBTIQ+ community members in Lesotho, including mental health services, support for victims of violence, human rights advocacy, and community building for people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

Peer support English, ST

Habitat for Humanity Lesotho

Contact for details

Free international housing NGO providing affordable housing solutions and shelter support for vulnerable families. Works on housing construction, renovation, and emergency shelter.

English, ST

National AIDS Commission of Lesotho

Contact for details

Free government agency coordinating national response to HIV/AIDS epidemic. Provides policy guidance, coordination of HIV prevention, care and treatment programs.

English, ST

Lesotho National Farmers Union (LENAFU)

Contact for details

Free farmers' advocacy organization providing support, resources, and representation for farmers. Addresses farmer crisis, agricultural challenges, and livelihoods.

English, ST

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