List Of Organizations To Call When In Need Of Someone To Talk To
Taking care of our mental health is often neglected or overlooked. However, it is crucial to recognize that our emotional well-being deserves just as much attention as our physical health.
Addressing mental health concerns requires more than just self-help strategies; it necessitates seeking professional help as we seek medical intervention for physical ailments, we must recognize the significance of addressing mental health concerns through professional channels.
One of the barriers preventing individuals from seeking professional help for mental health is the societal stigma surrounding it. This stigma often leads to feelings of shame, embarrassment, and fear of judgment.
It is essential to break the stigma surrounding mental health and understand that seeking professional assistance is a proactive step towards improved well-being.
The Youthing Magazine has compiled a list of Organizations with Toll free numbers, hotlines and platforms that anyone can reach out incase they need someone to talk to.
1. Centre for Suicide Research and Intervention
call/Text/WhatsApp: +254703388130
Website: www.csricentre.org
2. Childline Kenya
Call: 116
Website: www.childlinekenya.co.ke
3. Mental 360
Call: 0770360360
Email: info@mental360.or.ke
Website: www.mental360.or.ke
4. Basic Needs Watch:
Call: 0800723 253
Website: www.basicneedswatch.org/
5. Minet Counselling
Call: 0800720029
6. Befrienders Kenya
Call: 0722178177
Website: www.befrienderskenya.org
7. Mind Matters
Call: 0718782333
Website: https://mindmatterske.org
8. Kenya Red Cross
Call: 1199
Website: https://www.redcross.or.ke
9. Niskize Kenya
Call: 0718227440
Website: https://niskize.co.ke
10. CBT Kenya
Call: +254756454585
11. Mental Wellness KenyaÂ
Call: +25417234621
12. Oasis Africa:Â Â
Call: +2547 25 366614
13. EMFKÂ
Call: 0800723253
14. KISLEBÂ
Text: +254724516290/ +254718914999
15. Malindi Desire Initiative
Call: +254 726 069670
Institutions Where you can get help:
- Chiromo Lane Medical Centre
- Kenyatta National Hospital Youth Psychiatry and Psychology services
- Oasis Clinic
- www.inuka.io
- Any hospital with a psychologist, psychiatrist or therapist