Nigeria's most comprehensive national suicide prevention organization operating across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Offers 24/7 free toll-free helpline with trained counselors providing immediate crisis intervention, emotional support, and referrals. Staffed by over 100 mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. Counselors speak Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and English.
Nigeria's largest youth-run and youth-focused mental health organization. Provides free 24/7 counseling support, crisis intervention, and mental health education. Over 200,000 free counseling sessions provided to date, with 70% of clients aged 18-25. Offers individual counseling, support groups, mental health screening, and peer support. Professional counselors and psychologists available.
Free 24/7 crisis helpline providing mental health support and virtual therapy for Nigerians. Offers confidential counseling for depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges.
Nigeria's first free 24/7 child helpline operated by Cece Yara Foundation. Provides free access to care, information, protection, and emergency intervention for children who are sexually abused or at risk. Toll-free line staffed by trained professionals. Emergency intervention available in Lagos State & Abuja, referral services elsewhere in Nigeria. 'Cece Yara' means 'save the child' in Hausa.
Lagos State Government suicide prevention hotlines providing free 24/7 crisis support. Offers confidential counseling for residents experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health crises, and emotional distress. Complements Lagos Lifeline service.
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency 24/7 toll-free helpline providing free psychosocial support for substance abuse. Staffed by licensed clinical psychologists, counselors, and mental health professionals. Language-sensitive support in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo. Anonymous, confidential service for drug users, families, and employers seeking treatment. Part of government's War Against Drug Abuse campaign.
Not-for-profit mental health advocacy organization promoting evidence-based mental health information and suicide prevention. Offers free psychological first aid and emotional support helpline via phone, SMS, and WhatsApp. Professional callbacks provided at no cost. Advocates for decriminalization of attempted suicide and combats mental health stigma.
Nigeria's leading national non-profit exclusively dedicated to suicide prevention through research, education, advocacy, and crisis intervention. Operates toll-free 24/7 helpline staffed by expert volunteers including counselors, mental health professionals, psychologists, and doctors. Provides free confidential support for suicidal thoughts, depression, and mental health crises.
Nigerian federal government agency responsible for combating human trafficking, protecting victims, and prosecuting traffickers. Operates 24/7 hotlines staffed in English and local languages across nine zonal commands and headquarters in Abuja. Free reporting hotline for suspected trafficking cases.
Free 24/7 crisis helpline providing suicide prevention and mental health support. Offers confidential counseling for Nigerians experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and emotional distress.
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