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Helplines in Chad

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Chad - Mental Health Services Médecins Sans Frontières

Open 24/7

MSF provides mental healthcare in conflict-affected areas of Chad, including psychological first aid, individual and group counseling for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. Services are provided through mobile clinics in refugee camps and IDP sites, particularly in Adre, Iriba, Metché, and Lake Chad region. Focus on displaced populations, refugees, and local communities affected by violence.

Arabic, French, English

Police Nationale du Tchad

Open 24/7

The national police force in Chad. Contact to report crimes including sexual assault, domestic violence, extortion, and other criminal matters. Emergency response service.

French, Arabic

ICRC Chad (International Committee of the Red Cross) Comité International de la Croix-Rouge

Office hours

The ICRC has been active in Chad since 1978, working to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. They provide humanitarian aid to refugees and displaced populations, visit detainees, reunite families, and provide psychosocial support to conflict-affected communities.

English, French

ALIMA Chad - Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Office hours at health facilities

ALIMA provides medical humanitarian assistance in Chad, including mental health and psychosocial support services. They offer individual and group sessions for psychological disorders, PTSD, anxiety, depression, psychosis, psychological first aid for trauma victims, and support groups. Services focus on conflict-affected populations, refugees, and displaced persons. Active in eastern Chad refugee camps (Adré) and Zabout Health Centre.

Arabic, English, French

UNODC Chad

Office hours

The UNODC Sahel Program implements activities in Chad aimed at combating corruption, migrant smuggling, trafficking in persons, and preventing terrorism. This includes support for the justice system, prevention of radicalization in prisons, technical assistance for minors associated with armed groups, and processing of terrorism cases. They also work on combating natural resource crime and support initiatives to prevent violent extremism.

English, French

World Vision Chad - Child Protection and Advocacy

Office hours

World Vision Chad works to reduce violence against children within families and communities. They implement Child Protection and Advocacy programs to improve community and family behaviors towards children, enhance children's capacity to protect themselves, strengthen formal and informal protection mechanisms, and advocate for enforced child protection laws and policies. Services are provided free of charge.

English, French

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Chad

Office hours

NRC provides protection and assistance in refugee camps and host communities, helping people access education, legal assistance, shelter, clean water, and opportunities to rebuild their lives. Focus areas include water, sanitation, hygiene, shelter, livelihoods, food security, education, and legal assistance. Services are provided free of charge.

English, French

Oxfam in Chad

Office hours

Oxfam works in Chad to reduce inequalities by providing humanitarian aid, supporting agriculture and livestock farming to increase food security, and promoting citizens' participation in good governance. They also focus on supporting rural women and securing land rights. Services are FREE.

English, French

ACORD in Chad

Office hours

Provides mediation between communities, particularly farmers and pastoralists, to address conflicts over land and water resources. They also train local authorities in conflict resolution techniques and promote dialogue for the peaceful management of natural resources. Services are FREE.

Humanity & Inclusion Chad Handicap International

Office hours

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) works in Chad to support people with disabilities, particularly in emergency situations and through development projects. They focus on rehabilitation, inclusion, and assistance to victims of violence. They provide support to refugee populations with rehabilitation services and mental health support. Services are provided free of charge.

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