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Free mental health support in Malaysia.
If you need to talk to someone, these services are run by real people. Every number below was checked on the service's official website.
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Befrienders Kuala Lumpur Free
Emotional support for anyone who feels lonely, distressed or has thoughts of suicide. Free and confidential.
03-7627 2929 · Open 24 hours
MIASA Crisis Helpline Free
Crisis support from trained volunteers. Free.
1800 180 066 · WhatsApp 03-9765 6088 · Open 24/7
Talian HEAL 15555 (KKM) Check cost
The Ministry of Health line for depression, stress, anxiety, panic attacks and suicidal thoughts, answered by counselling psychology officers. Open to everyone in Malaysia, including non-citizens.
Talian Kasih 15999 (KPWKM) Free
Government line for abuse, neglect, sexual harassment and family welfare, including counselling. The call is toll-free.
15999 · WhatsApp 019-261 5999 · Open 24/7
Befrienders in other states Check cost
Befrienders also has centres in other states. Most are open in the afternoon or evening only, so check the hours first.
Penang 04-291 0100 · Ipoh 05-547 7933 · Seremban 06-632 1772 · Melaka 06-225 0791 · Johor Bahru 07-267 0707 · Kota Kinabalu 088-25 5788 · Kuching 082-24 2800
Counselling and longer-term support
MIASA Free for B40
Peer support, support groups, counselling and therapy. Free counselling, therapy and peer support for B40 households. Check fees for other services with MIASA.
MMHA (The Mind Hub) Check cost
Counselling, psychotherapy, psychological assessment and support groups, with offices in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Ipoh.
03-2780 6803 · Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
MENTARI (KKM) Check cost
Ministry of Health community mental health centres that support people living with mental illness. The site also has a short self-check.
Not in Malaysia?
This page lists services in Malaysia. Wherever you are, findahelpline.com lists free helplines by country.
Where Sojiwa fits
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Questions
Is there a free mental health hotline in Malaysia?
Yes. Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929) is free and open 24 hours, and the MIASA Crisis Helpline (1800 180 066) is free and open 24/7. The Ministry of Health also runs Talian HEAL at 15555.
What should I do in an emergency?
Call 999. If you can't get through, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Where can I get counselling?
MIASA offers counselling and therapy, free for B40 households. MMHA offers counselling and psychotherapy. Check fees with each organisation.
Can Sojiwa help in a crisis?
No. Sojiwa is a journaling companion, not a crisis service. Nobody monitors entries in real time. Please contact one of the helplines on this page.
Numbers, hours and costs come from each organisation's official website, checked on 17 October 2026. Services change; if something here is wrong, email [email protected] and we will fix it. Sojiwa is not affiliated with any of these services.