Crisis helplines
Call a hotline whenever you:
Feel like harming yourself or you’re scared you might harm yourself
Are not sure what to do
Are looking to assist another individual in crisis
Need to explore how you’re feeling, get practical advice from trained professionals
( 24/7 HELP IN ENGLISH OR CHINESE )
The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
24-Hour Emotional Support Hotline 2389 2222
English Emotional Support Hotline 2389 2223
Web Chat
Suicide Prevention Services
24-hour hotline 2382 0000
Hotline for Elderly 2382 0881
Hotline for Youth 2382 0777
Web Chat
Caritas
向晴熱線 24-hour hotline 18288
Sliding scale counselling and therapy services
( 24/7 HELP IN ENGLISH OR CHINESE )
How can counselling help? If you would like someone to speak to, these services can help with:
Sharing about your life when you may feel uncomfortable opening up to a friend
A time and space to speak to a trained professional about worries you may be experiencing
Processing specific life events and learning tools to manage them
ReSource the Counselling Centre
2523 8979
St John’s Counselling Services
2525 7207
Online community directories
( ONLINE DIRECTORIES TO FIND WHAT YOU NEED )
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health.
Use these directories to find the mental health treatment and support that works best for you. This could be in-person or online support.
Support services extend into issues such as suicide, addiction and chronic health support. Therapy-specific services and community groups are also offered.
