Helplines in Qatar

Qatar's primary mental health helpline operated by Hamad Medical Corporation and supported by the Ministry of Public Health. Launched in April 2020, the helpline provides free, confidential, professional mental health support 24/7 in multiple languages. Staffed by trained mental health professionals including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and allied health experts. Handles over 2,000 calls per month and serves as the main access point for anyone seeking mental health care and crisis support in Qatar.

Qatar's official government hotline for reporting human trafficking and forced labor violations. Operated by the National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking (NCCHT). Free, confidential reporting service for victims and witnesses of trafficking, forced labor, and modern slavery. Reports can be made by phone or email.

AMAN Centre is Qatar's government-backed protection and rehabilitation center for women and children who are victims of violence or family breakdown. Established in 2013 under Qatar Foundation for Social Work. Provides 24/7 free crisis support, protection services, temporary shelter, social/psychological/legal counseling, and rehabilitation programs. All services are free to citizens and residents.

Qatar Ministry of Labour's free hotline for workers to file labour complaints and report violations. Available to all workers including migrant workers. Services provided in 10 languages. Complaints can also be submitted via SMS, email, website, Amerni mobile app, or self-service kiosks. Anonymous reporting available. Addresses workplace violations, accommodation issues, wage disputes, and other labour law concerns.

Qatar's unified government contact center providing 24/7 support for all government e-services, information requests, and complaints. Established in 2007 as a link between government agencies and the public. Handles 4 million calls annually. Multilingual support available in 9 languages. Serves citizens, residents, companies, and visitors seeking information about any government service.

Qatar's primary emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services. Use for immediate life-threatening situations requiring emergency response. Available 24/7 throughout Qatar.

Weyak (Mental Health Friends Association) provides free, confidential telephone counseling and mental health support in Qatar. Operated by trained professional counselors. Part of Qatar's civil society supporting mental health awareness and providing guidance to those in emotional distress. Multilingual service (7 languages). Supported by Qatar Charity and other local NGOs.

Hamad Medical Corporation provides specialized medical and support services for victims of sexual assault and rape. Offers medical examination, forensic services, mental health support, medication, and advice on Qatar's legal processes and police reporting. Serves both male and female victims. Important: Medical facilities in Qatar are legally required to report sexual assault cases to police.

Wifaq is a free family counseling center established in 2002, supervised by Qatar Foundation for Social Work. Provides comprehensive professional counseling for all families and individuals regardless of cultural background, religion, language, or residency status. Services include marriage and family therapy, parenting consultation, social and psychological counseling, family reconciliation and mediation. Also operates Watad service - free online counseling via phone, video, or in-person appointments.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to recover from alcoholism. AA Qatar provides peer support for men and women seeking to stop drinking. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA operates on voluntary contributions with no dues or fees.