Free Mental Health Hotlines
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List of Hotlines
Organization | Service Description | Contact Information | Operating Hours |
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Befrienders KL | Confidential help for suicidal thoughts or emotional support | Website, +603-7627-2929 | 24/7 |
Talian HEAL | Tele-counseling for mental health crises | 15555 | Daily 8am-12am |
Talian Kasih | Support for abuse, counseling, protection, welfare, child services, and social issues | 15999, WhatsApp +6019-261-5999 | 24/7 |
Women’s Aid Organisation | Assistance for women | +603-3000-8858, SMS/WhatsApp Tina at +6018 988 8058 | Daily 9am-5pm |
Buddy Bear Hotline (for children) | Support for children | 1800-18-2327, Facebook messenger at buddybear.humankind | Daily 6pm-12am |
KKM-Mercy Malaysia | Psychosocial support | +603 2935 9935 | Weekdays 8am-10pm, Saturdays 8am-1pm, Closed Sundays |
Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) | Mental health hotline | +603-7782-5499 | Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm (except public holidays) |
Naluri | Free counselling support with registered counsellors via text | 24/7 |
Note: All information here is updated as of November 5th 2023