24/7 · toll-free1199
Confidential crisis counselling and psychosocial support, any hour.
Tap to call999 or 112
Police, ambulance and fire, for any immediate danger to life.
Tap to call
24 hours0900 620 800
Kiswahili for 'listen to me'. Counsellors on call, day and night.
Tap to call
Toll-free0800 723 253
The nationwide Suicide Prevention and Crisis line, run by the Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation.
Tap to call
Toll-free0800 220 000
Psychiatric emergency support from a specialist Mental Health hospital.
Tap to call
Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm+254 722 178 177
Free, confidential emotional support when things feel too heavy.
Call, SMS or WhatsApp
Tap to call
24/7 · toll-free116
For children and young people, or anyone worried about a child.
Tap to call
Toll-free1190
For young people: confidential counselling on mental, sexual and reproductive health.
Tap to call
24/7 · toll-free1195
The national line for survivors of gender-based violence: counselling, rescue and referrals.
Tap to call
24/7 · toll-free0800 720 565
Free medical treatment and psychosocial support for survivors of violence, with rescue coordination.
Tap to call
Toll-free0800 720 501
Free legal aid for women, including survivors of violence and abuse.
Tap to call
Toll-free1192
Support around alcohol and substance use, for you or someone you love.
Tap to callThese lines are staffed by Real People trained for exactly this kind of conversation.
These services are confidential and built on listening, not judgement. Say as much or as little as you want.
That might be more support, or just a plan for getting through tonight. Either one is a good outcome of the call.
Being the person someone reaches for is heavy and important. Four things that help:
Findahelpline.com lists verified crisis support for over 130 countries, free and confidential.
Find a helpline near youHard days count too. A private Check-In, or a first Conversation with a Practitioner who fits you, can be the place to start.
Take a Check-In