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Helplines in Sierra Leone

Partners In Health Sierra Leone Mental Health Helpline

Main helpline Open 24/7

Sierra Leone's first toll-free mental health helpline, launched in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Sanitation. Staffed 24/7 by psychosocial counselors providing advice, resources, mental health tips, stigma support, and linkage to follow-up medical care.

English, KRI

Family Support Unit (Sierra Leone Police)

Open 24/7

Specialized police unit investigating gender-based violence, domestic violence, sexual offences, and child abuse. Provides investigation, support, and referrals for survivors. 79 units across Sierra Leone.

English, KRI

Rainbo Initiative – GBV and Trauma Helpline

Toll-free line 599 available; office hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Free, confidential toll-free helpline providing psychosocial support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Operated by Rainbo Initiative, which runs nine centers across Sierra Leone providing medical treatment, counseling, and economic empowerment for SGBV survivors.

English, KRI

National Child Abuse and GBV Reporting Line (116)

Toll-free line (hours not specified)

National toll-free helpline established by Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs for reporting child abuse and gender-based violence. Provides counseling and referral services to survivors. Promoted by Enough Abuse Sierra Leone and partners.

English, KRI

EEHR Sierra Leone (Child Helpline 116 Operator)

Child helpline hours (not specified)

Organization operating the national 116 child helpline. Provides child protection services, counseling, and referrals for children in need.

English, KRI

Advocacy for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Reported 9 AM-5 PM, Monday-Saturday

Reported youth mental health and suicide prevention helpline offering psychological counseling for young people.

International Organization of Good Templars (IOGT) - Sierra Leone

Not specified

Advocacy and education organization working to combat alcohol and drug issues in Sierra Leone. Focuses on policy development, prevention programs, child protection, and rehabilitation support.

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