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If you are struggling, or worried about a man in your life, these services are here to listen. Calls to the national helpline and 112 are free.

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If you are in immediate danger or thinking about ending your life, call 112 or the national helpline straight away.

National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Helpline
0800 678 678
Run by the Mental Health Authority. Toll-free.
Free to call
National Emergency Line
112
Police, ambulance and fire. Use it if someone is in immediate danger.
Free to call
DOVVSU Helpline (Ghana Police Service)
055 100 0900
Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit. For abuse in the home or a relationship.

Numbers checked from official sources. If one does not connect, try again later or call 112.

Talk to someone you trust
A friend, a family member, a pastor or imam, a colleague. You do not need to explain everything. Start with "I have not been feeling like myself."
See a health professional
Go to your nearest clinic or hospital and say you want to speak to someone about your mental health. They can refer you to a psychologist, psychiatrist or mental health nurse.
Public psychiatric hospitals
Ghana has public psychiatric hospitals in Accra, Pantang and Ankaful. Many regional hospitals also have mental health nurses and clinics. Call ahead to ask about services and cost.
Report abuse or violence
DOVVSU, the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service, supports victims of abuse, including men. Call 055 100 0900 or visit any police station.

Ask directly, calmly and privately, how they are really doing.
Listen without trying to fix or judge. Let them talk.
Ask whether they have thought about ending their life. Asking does not put the idea in their head.
Stay with them, and help them call a helpline or get to a hospital if they are at risk.
Keep checking in afterwards.

Want to ask us a question or share a resource? Contact us. We are not a crisis service, so for urgent help always use the numbers above.