Suicide Hotlines and Crisis Lines in Botswana
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Helplines, crisis lines, and suicide hotlines let you reach out whenever you need and offer a chance to discuss things you might not be ready to share face-to-face.
They are a great way to be heard and get sound advice. Hours and call costs vary by service, so check the details listed for each one.
CRISIS LINES, SUICIDE HOTLINES, AND HELPLINES IN BOTSWANA
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Lifeline/FTMTB
Lifeline/FTMTB offers a free and confidential counselling service to the Botswana communities.
Tel: 7552 7590 or 7380 7492 (from outside Botswana: +267 7552 7590 / +267 7380 7492)
Childline
Childline provides free, confidential telephone counselling and support for children in Botswana. As at May 2025 the toll-free 116 line operated until 11.00pm.
Tel: 116
Tel: 3900 900
Botswana Suicide Hotline
Botswana Suicide Hotline provides mental health support for people in Botswana who are in distress or who are at risk of suicide.
Tel: 3911270/290
Botswana Gender Based Violence Prevention and Support Centre (BGBVC)
BGBVC offers free tele-counselling and support to people affected by gender-based violence, with offices in Gaborone, Francistown, and Ghanzi.
Free tele-counselling: 14655
Emergency: 74 265 081 (from outside Botswana: +267 74 265 081)
Important: TherapyRoute does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes and cannot replace consulting a healthcare professional. If you face an emergency, please contact a local emergency service. For immediate emotional support, consider contacting a local helpline.
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