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Here Are Some NGOs Offering Free Or Affordable Mental Health Services In Lebanon

In light of the economic turmoil and political tensions, mental health has been at the forefront of concerns of Lebanese citizens. Just like any physical ailment, mental health must be attended to. Considering the fact that May is Mental Health Awareness Month, here are some NGOs that are offering free or affordable mental health services around Lebanon.


1. Embrace Lebanon

Embrace has a suicide prevention and mental health support hotline (1564) and a walk-in clinic. Their hotline is available from 8:30am until 5:30am to provide you with the needed support, as well as refer you to mental health professionals if necessary.



2. Idraac

This NGO is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health. They also have a community clinic that you can visit and a hotline (03 730 475). Follow their Instagram to see their posts on mental health throughout the month of May.



3. Blue Mission

This organization is committed to helping people who are facing hardships and who struggle to cope and heal from traumatic events. Their hotline for mental health support: 78 965 062.



4. LebMASH

LebMASH is a sexual health center focusing on members of the LBTQ+ community. Their website includes a list of LGBTQ-welcoming clinicians with their contact information.


5. Imam Sadr Foundation

Imam Sadr Foundation (ISF) is partaking in the empowerment of women in Lebanon by providing a list of evolving and innovative social services targeting the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups and offering mental health support, too.



6. Arcenciel

Arcenciel’s main goal is to work with and support people living with disabilities or other physical and psychological difficulties by providing medical and mental health services to those in need.



7. KAFA Violence & Exploitation

As part of the psychosocial support activities mainly aimed to help children, adolescents, and women, Kafa offers group support sessions that aim to empower and aid.



8. Marsa Sexual Health Center

The main objective of the Marsa Sexual Health Center is to provide social, psychological, and medical services in complete confidentiality to all youth, adults and sexually active individuals in Lebanon; regardless of their gender, age, religion, social status and sexual orientation. They price their services in an affordable and accessible way.



9. Sidc Lebanon

A space free of stigma and discrimination, Sidc offers aid in substance abuse and mental health services.



10. Skoun Addiction Center

Skoun offers support counseling to people who have attended other treatment programs and are looking for continued care, helping you deal with day-to-day issues as they arise. This is especially useful considering the fact that economic stress and political instability may affect one’s sobriety.



11. International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps routinely host support groups that target different sets of needs, as well as specialized referrals.