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Helplines in Panama

Línea 147 - Línea de Salud Mental Línea 147

Main helpline Open 24/7

Free 24/7 professional mental health support provided by MIDES (Ministry of Social Development). Offers psychological first aid for crisis episodes and specialized guidance for suicidal ideation, substance abuse, grief, family relationships, and chronic illness support.

Línea 182 - Ministerio de la Mujer Línea 182

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 domestic violence hotline operated by the Ministry of Women. Receives complaints of violence and provides immediate assistance through specialized CAI (Comprehensive Care Centers) offering psychological, legal, and social work support for women experiencing violence.

Ministerio Público - Fiscalía Ministerio Público

Open 24/7

Public prosecutor's office receiving complaints and providing legal advice for domestic violence and sexual assault cases. Operates 24/7 with regional offices nationwide.

Tía Elaine - SENNIAF Tía Elaine

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 psychological assistance for children, adolescents, and their families. Operated by SENNIAF (National Secretariat for Children, Adolescence and Family) with 18 specialized clinical psychologists. Also serves as Child Protection Hotline for reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Ipas Latin America and Caribbean Ipas LAC

Open 24/7

NGO providing free online reproductive health information and resources. Works on abortion access advocacy, healthcare provider training, and public policy. Offers anonymous, stigma-free online information about reproductive health and abortion care.

Spanish, English

Línea 311 - Denuncia de Trata de Personas Línea 311

Available for trafficking reports

Government hotline for reporting human trafficking cases and requesting business inspections. Operated by the National Commission Against Trafficking in Persons under the Ministry of Public Security.

Alcohólicos Anónimos Panamá AA Panamá

Meeting schedules vary by location

Free peer support fellowship for people recovering from alcohol addiction. Meetings available throughout Panama (Panama City, Boquete, Bocas del Toro). Includes English-speaking meetings. Donation-based, no fees required.

Peer support Spanish, English

Cruz Roja Panameña Cruz Roja Panameña

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Humanitarian organization providing emergency assistance, disaster response, health services, migration support, and social programs. Operates in three main areas: disasters/climate/crisis, health/care, and inclusion/protection/engagement.

Spanish, English

SINAPROC - Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil SINAPROC

Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

National Civil Protection System coordinating disaster response and emergency assistance. FREE government service for disaster-related emergencies, damage prevention, and population protection during catastrophes.

UNFPA Panamá

Office hours

United Nations agency working to reduce disparities in sexual and reproductive health services. Focuses on maternal health for indigenous communities (especially Ngäbe-Buglé), youth programs, and gender-based violence prevention. Policy and program support rather than direct crisis services.

Spanish, English

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