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Helplines in Maldives

National Mental Health Helpline

Main helpline Open 24/7

Free 24/7 national mental health helpline offering psychological first aid, crisis support, problem-solving assistance, information, and referrals to appropriate services. Available to individuals of all ages experiencing mental health concerns.

English, DV

National Drug Agency (NDA) - Drug Treatment Helpline

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 national drug helpline providing confidential information about substance use, drug treatment options (detoxification, rehabilitation, Oral Substitution Therapy), and associated support services. Can connect callers to NDA's network of 6 treatment centers across Maldives.

English, DV

Maldives Police Service - Anti-Scam Centre

Open 24/7

Free police hotline for reporting scam, fraud, and financial crime cases. Provides centralized system for handling scam complaints, coordinating with agencies, and recovering funds. Can report from within or outside Maldives.

English, DV

National Child Helpline 1412

Open 24/7

Free toll-free helpline for reporting violence against children, launched by Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services with UNICEF and Police. Mobile app also available. Enables timely reporting of child abuse, exploitation, and violence.

English, DV

Maldives Police Service - Domestic Violence Unit

Open 24/7

Free police emergency and reporting line for domestic violence, child abuse, trafficking, and other crimes. 119 is the national emergency number. Family Protection Unit handles domestic violence cases with specialized officers.

English, DV

Thibaa Helpline

9am-10pm daily

Helpline offering counseling for mental health issues including depression and suicide prevention. Operated by Thibaa Psychology which provides affordable mental health care with licensed psychologists and psychotherapists.

English, DV

Maldivian Red Crescent - Migrant Support Helpline

Contact for hours

Free toll-free helpline providing support for migrants including health information, referrals, relief assistance, translation, and communication support during legal/health visits. Part of Red Crescent's humanitarian services.

English, DV

Psychological First Aid Helpline for Students

3pm-9pm daily except Fridays

Free confidential helpline for students and teachers established by Ministry of Education with WHO and UNICEF support. Staffed by trained counselors providing psychological first aid and psychosocial support. Not for medical emergencies.

English, DV

Family Legal Clinic

9am-5pm working days

First pro bono legal aid organization in Maldives providing completely free legal consultations (30 min) on family law and domestic violence. Services include marriage, divorce, child custody, maintenance, child support, and workplace sexual harassment.

English, DV

Mental Health Support Group (MHSG)

Contact for schedule

Free civil society organization providing peer support groups, integrated arts therapy sessions, Viber community, and assistance navigating mental health care and social protection systems. Advocates for rights of people with mental illnesses and psychosocial disabilities.

Peer support English, DV

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