Helplines in Malaysia

Befrienders KL provides free emotional support and suicide prevention services. They offer a 24-hour helpline for individuals who are lonely, in distress, in despair, or having suicidal thoughts.

LifeLine Association Malaysia is a non-religious NGO offering emotional support and community-based preventive programs. Their 24/7 toll-free crisis helpline provides confidential and anonymous support for individuals experiencing emotional distress, crisis, stress, burnout, loneliness, or suicidal thoughts.

MIASA (Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association) offers free 24/7 mental health support services including counseling, psychological services, and peer support. Provides a safe space for individuals struggling with mental health issues.

Talian Kasih is a 24-hour hotline operated by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development in Malaysia. It offers support and assistance for various issues including domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, welfare aid, and reproductive health.

The Hotline Operations Center (PGH) at the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) Headquarters serves as a main channel for the public to channel inquiries, suggestions, complaints, and advisory services related to drug problems. It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Befrienders Kuching provides free emotional support for people who are lonely, in distress, in despair or having suicidal thoughts. The organization was established in 2018 by mental health practitioners and caregivers in Sarawak.

WAO provides free crisis support, shelter, counselling, and advocacy for women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse. They offer a hotline during business hours and 24/7 SMS/WhatsApp support.

OrphanCare provides a safe haven for at-risk babies and children in Malaysia. They offer free counselling and support to unwed mothers and families facing unplanned pregnancies, and operate baby hatch services to prevent abandonment.

Buddy Bear is Malaysia's first helpline dedicated to serving children, providing a secure space for children aged 6 to 18 to express their worries and concerns. Volunteers are trained in Psychological First Aid and supervised by registered mental health professionals.

Malaysia's national mental health crisis helpline providing free tele-counseling, emotional and psychosocial support, and early crisis intervention for mental health emergencies. Managed by Ministry of Health Malaysia.