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Free mental health hotlines

You don't have to face it alone. These confidential helplines offer free emotional support, crisis help and counselling across Malaysia.
In an emergency, call 999

If you are in immediate danger or at risk of harming yourself or others, call 999 or go directly to your nearest hospital emergency department. This page cannot provide real-time crisis intervention.

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Befrienders KL

24 / 7

Confidential help for suicidal thoughts or emotional support.

+603-7627-2929Visit website ↗

Talian HEAL

Daily 8am–12am

Tele-counselling for mental health crises.

Call 15555

Talian Kasih

24 / 7

Support for abuse, counselling, protection, welfare, child services and social issues.

Call 15999WhatsApp +6019-261-5999

Women's Aid Organisation

Daily 9am–5pm

Assistance and support for women.

+603-3000-8858SMS/WhatsApp +6018-988-8058

Buddy Bear Hotline

For childrenDaily 6pm–12am

Support for children, by Humankind.

1800-18-2327Messenger: buddybear.humankind ↗

KKM–Mercy Malaysia

Mon–Sat

Psychosocial support. Weekdays 8am–10pm, Saturdays 8am–1pm, closed Sundays.

+603-2935-9935

Malaysian Mental Health Association

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Mental health hotline (closed on public holidays).

+603-7782-5499

Naluri

24 / 7

Free counselling support with registered counsellors via text.

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All hotline information is accurate as of 5 November 2023. Numbers and operating hours may change — please verify with the provider.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified health provider for any medical concerns.