Help & Hotlines
38 services across 10 countries
You don't have to go through it alone 💚
Whether you're having a rough week, need someone to talk to, or want to get tested — the people listed here are trained, friendly and used to talking to people like us. Everything is free or low cost and confidential.
- You don't need to be in crisis. Feeling flat, scared or lonely is reason enough.
- You can stay anonymous — no real name, no status, no explanations required.
- If a line is busy, try the next one. Volunteer lines sometimes take a few tries.
- Worried about a friend? You can call on their behalf too.
Emergency numbers (if someone is in immediate danger)
Malaysia 999 · Singapore 995 · Indonesia 112 · Thailand 1669 · Philippines 911 · Vietnam 115 · Brunei 991 · Cambodia 119 · Myanmar 199 · Laos 1195. Stay with the person if you can.
🇲🇾Malaysia
Emergency: 999🆘Crisis & suicide
Befrienders KL
Free, confidential emotional support for anyone feeling alone, overwhelmed or suicidal. You do not have to be in crisis to call.
24 hours, every day
They also reply by email at [email protected]. They do not give support over social media DMs.
Talian HEAL — 15555
Ministry of Health line for mental health support and referrals to public services.
Talian Kasih — 15999
Government welfare and crisis line for abuse, domestic violence and family emergencies.
🏳️🌈LGBTQ+ friendly support
PT Foundation — peer listening
Trained peer counsellors from the community. Talk about sexuality, coming out, relationships, HIV worries or just a rough week.
Fri to Sun, 12pm to 3pm
SEED Malaysia
Trans-led community centre in KL. Shelter, outreach, health referrals and a place to just sit down.
69 Jalan Tiong Nam, 50350 Kuala Lumpur.
🧪HIV & sexual health
PT Foundation Community Health Care Clinic
LGBTQ friendly clinic. HIV and STI testing, PrEP, PEP and treatment support. Walk in or book ahead.
2-1 Jalan Haji Salleh, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.
Akses Bersama — clinic directory
Map of friendly clinics across Malaysia for HIV testing, PrEP and PEP, including The Red Clinic and Klinik Rakyat in PJ.
🇸🇬Singapore
Emergency: 995🆘Crisis & suicide
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
Round the clock support for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Free and confidential.
24 hours, every day
🧪HIV & sexual health
Action for AIDS — Anonymous Testing
Anonymous HIV testing with counselling. No name, no NRIC.
Anonymous test site at DSC Clinic, 31 Kelantan Lane #01-16. Other anonymous sites: DTAP @ Robertson (11 Unity St #02-07, ask for AHT) and Anteh Dispensary (1 Lorong 22 Geylang #01-02).
🇹🇭Thailand
Emergency: 1669 ambulance · 191 police · 1155 tourist police (English)🆘Crisis & suicide
Department of Mental Health — 1323
Government mental health hotline, free from any Thai number. Phone and online chat.
24 hours, every day
Samaritans of Thailand
Volunteer listening line. Press 1 for Thai, press 2 to request an English callback.
Daily, 12pm to 10pm
Social Help Centre — 1300
Ministry of Social Development line for people in unsafe situations, homelessness or abuse.
24 hours
🏳️🌈LGBTQ+ friendly support
Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand
LGBTQ+ organisation offering counselling, sexual health services and community support.
🇮🇩Indonesia
Emergency: 112, or the nearest hospital IGD🆘Crisis & suicide
SEJIWA — 119 ext. 8
National psychological support line. Dial 119 and then press extension 8.
LISA Suicide Prevention Helpline
Volunteer crisis line on WhatsApp, in Indonesian or English.
24 hours
🧠Mental health & counselling
Yayasan Pulih
Psychosocial and trauma counselling in Jakarta, including for survivors of violence.
Into The Light Indonesia
Suicide prevention research and education. Good place to read up and find referrals — they do not run a hotline.
🧪HIV & sexual health
🇵🇭Philippines
Emergency: 911🆘Crisis & suicide
NCMH Crisis Hotline
National Center for Mental Health line, staffed by trained responders. Free.
24 hours, every day
🧪HIV & sexual health
LoveYourself
Free HIV and STI screening, counselling, treatment and gender affirming care. Community run and very used to queer clients.
Centres in Metro Manila, Cavite, Pampanga, Tarlac, Baguio, Davao and Cebu. Check the website for the nearest hub and book online.
🇻🇳Vietnam
Emergency: 115 medical · 113 police🆘Crisis & suicide
National helpline — 111
Free national protection helpline. Originally for children but takes calls about abuse and people at risk.
24 hours
Ngày Mai (Tomorrow)
Peer support line for depression and suicidal thoughts.
Roughly Wed to Sun
Women's Union GBV crisis line
For gender based and domestic violence, any gender welcome to call for referral.
24 hours
🧪HIV & sexual health
AHF Vietnam — free HIV testing
Free HIV testing and treatment linkage, plus a directory of testing points.
🇧🇳Brunei
Emergency: 991🆘Crisis & suicide
Talian Harapan 145
Ministry of Health crisis line staffed by mental health professionals. Free and confidential.
24 hours
RIPAS Hospital — mental health services
Specialist assessment and follow up care during office hours.
🇰🇭Cambodia
Emergency: 119 ambulance · 117 police🆘Crisis & suicide
TPO Cambodia counselling hotlines
Confidential counselling for depression, trauma and suicidal thoughts, with a dedicated LGBTIQ+ programme.
Daily, 8am to 10pm
🇲🇲Myanmar
Emergency: 199 ambulance · 191 police🆘Crisis & suicide
Myanmar Red Cross emotional support
Free and confidential emotional support line.
24 hours
Mental Health Assistance Program (MHAP)
Counselling and referral helpline.
Mon to Sat, 9am to 6pm
Colors Rainbow
Psychological counselling and crisis support for LGBTQIA+ people, by appointment.
🇱🇦Laos
Emergency: 1195 ambulance · 1191 police🆘Crisis & abuse
Lao Women's Union Counselling and Protection Centre — 1362
Counselling and protection for people facing abuse or domestic violence. Also reachable on WhatsApp.
🌍Anywhere else
Emergency: Your local emergency number🆘Crisis lines by country
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