Suicide Hotlines and Crisis Lines in the Philippines
❝Crisis lines and suicide hotlines in the Philippines 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 confidential. Charges vary: some are toll-free, others are charged at standard call rates, so check the notes against each service.
CRISIS LINES, SUICIDE HOTLINES, AND HELPLINES IN THE PHILIPPINES
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In an immediate emergency, call 911 (national emergency hotline, free, 24/7).
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Hopeline
Hopeline is a 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support helpline in the Philippines.
PLDT: (02) 804-4673
Globe: (0917) 558-4673
Toll-free for Globe/TM: 2919
In Touch Community Services
In Touch Community Services offers 24/7 free and confidential support to people in the Philippines.Tel: (02) 8893 7603 (crisis line)
Tel: 09178001123 (cellphone)
Tel: 0919 056 0709 (cellphone)
Tel: 0917 108 5412 (cellphone)
Tawag Paglaum—Centro Bisaya
Tawag Paglaum—Centro Bisaya offers 24-hour telephone service for people in Cebu who are in suicide and emotional crisis. They can listen to your thoughts and refer you to professionals in your vicinity that would surely be able to effectively and fully help you.Tel: (0939) 937-5433
Globe/TM: 0966-467-9626
The National Centre for Mental Health Crisis Hotline
The National Centre for Mental Health Crisis Hotline offers 24-hour service to people in the Philippines who are depressed or at risk of suicide.
Toll-free (nationwide landline): 1553
From a mobile: (02) 1553 (a charge applies per call)
Smart/TNT: 1800-1888-1553 (one-time P7.50 charge per call)
Smart/TNT: 0919-057-1553
Globe/TM: 0966-351-4518
Globe/TM: (0917) 899-8727 (USAP)
Manila Lifeline Centre (MLC)
Manila Lifeline Centre (MLC) is a tele-counselling hotline that focuses on suicide prevention, awareness, and support.
Tel: (02) 896-9191
Tel: 0917 854-9191
RAPHA Helpline
RAPHA Helpline is run by the Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (CPTCSA). It offers free mental health support, with a focus on keeping children and young people safe from physical and sexual abuse. Voice calls are answered Mondays to Fridays; the Viber contacts operate on set days.
Tel: 0961-7182655
CARAGA Open Helpline
CARAGA Open Helpline offers free psychosocial support to people across the CARAGA region.
Tel: 0945-359-2632
Tel: 0948-224-1857
Tel: 085-817-6548
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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