Suicide Hotlines and Crisis Lines in Kenya
❝Crisis lines and suicide hotlines in Kenya offer you the lifeline you need when you need it most. Reach for the phone, make the call, you have nothing to lose.❞
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. Many are open 24/7, and all are free and confidential.
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CRISIS LINES, SUICIDE HOTLINES, AND HELPLINES IN KENYA
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Gender Violence Recovery Centre
Support Line Kenya
Support Line Kenya provides counselling and mental health support.
Tel: 254 20 3000378
Childline
Childline is a 24-hour toll-free helpline that supports children who are in distress or abused.
Tel: 116
Nacada Toll-Free Helpline
Nacada Toll-Free Helpline offers 24-hour emotional support to people in Kenya who are in distress or have any drug and substance abuse issues.
Tel: 1192
Gender Violence Recovery Centre
The Gender Violence Recovery Centre provides a 24-hour hotline for all genders in Kenya who are in distress or abused.
Tel: 070 966 700
Tel: 254 719 638 006
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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