Where to Find Help and Resources for Mental Health in Asia
This is a list of resources available in various countries. "We hope these provide support for those who are experiencing, or know of others who are affected by, mental health challenges". OBW assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by any mental health providers or resources. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by OBW.
Singapore
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PGR is dedicated to empowering youths to discuss struggles and mental health by growing a community who understands and disrupting social norms, so we can make support simple, real, human and sustainable. | Email: |
Care Corner offers individual, couple and group counselling, with specialisation in children therapy, couple therapy, mental health and trauma recovery. Counselling and therapy sessions are conducted in-person, over the phone and online via Zoom. | Helpline:
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AWARE (Association of Women for Action and Research) The AWARE Women’s Helpline is run by women, for women. Trained volunteers and staff will be able to provide you with assistance about various concerns, offering empathy, support, information and encouragement. The Helpline is the gateway to all of AWARE’s services, with support in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. | Helpline: |
Limitless This non-profit organisation provides counselling and outreach programs for youths who are going through mental health challenges. | Counselling sessions can be booked here. |
Malaysia
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Malaysian Mental Health Association The Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) is a non-profit voluntary organisation established to promote mental health awareness and public mental wellbeing. | Helpline: |
The team consist of mental health professionals and interns who are working towards professional licensure. Through counselling, the organisation aspires to contribute to society through their own unique strengths, skills, and mental health training. It operates the Buddy Bear helpline as a safe space for children to share their worries and troubles. | Helpline:
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Lifeline is a non-religious NGO working to assist individuals affected by social and psychological issues through emotional support and community-based preventive programs for more than 29 years. | Helpline:
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Thrive Well is a social enterprise with a mission to expand trauma-informed community mental health services to individuals, communities and organisations, particularly the marginalised and high-needs communities, in a sustainable manner. . | Helpline:
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India
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Manas is a Delhi-based national civil society organisation working on the issues of mental health and gender justice for the past two decades. Their work entails embedding mental health within private and public institutions to create accessible and affordable mental health services for the most vulnerable. | Helpline: |
Sangath is an NGO working in Goa and other Indian states. Sangath’s tele-counselling services offer free phone-based mental health support by a trained counsellor for anyone in need. Counselling is available in Hindi, English, Konkani, Marathi | Helpline: |
Kashmir Lifeline Those in Srinagar or anywhere around the Kashmir Valley, Kashmir Lifeline offers an anonymous one-to-one conversation with a trained professional, free of charge. | Helpline: |
Philippines
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Philippine Mental Health Association Online Support The Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. (PMHA) is a private non-profit organization that provides mental health services through education, advocacy, intervention and research. | Helpline:
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MHFR take self-referrals from anyone who are needing emotional or peer support by matching referrals to a Mental Health First Responder volunteer. | Online: |
SLU Sunflower Child and Youth Wellness Center, Baguio City This organisation provides diagnostic psychotherapy and psychological assessment for children with special concerns and those in special situations. | Helpline:
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Indonesia
L.I.S.A. (Love Inside Suicide Awarenss), Bali L.I.S.A. is a 24/7 helpline to help people with mental health and addiction issues, self-harm, or suicidal tendencies. | Helpline:
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