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Here Are Some Affordable Mental Health Services In Lebanon
While the Embrace Lifeline has been saving countless lives since its launch, the current fuel crisis has hindered its working hours and ability to provide the right help to those in need. We’ve compiled a list of NGOs and therapists providing affordable mental health services.
Here are some NGOs offering free and affordable mental health services:
Apart from Embrace’s support hotline (1564), they also have a walk-in clinic! If their hotline is not available, you can pay them a visit at their clinic on Makdessi Street in Hamra.
2. Idraac
This NGO is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health. They also have a community clinic in that you can visit and a hotline (03 730 475).
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.
LebMASH also has a helpline to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from conversion therapy efforts!
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.
This initiative provides free and anonymous emotional support during difficult times, with licensced psychologists to provide help to those who may need it.
7. 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.
8. 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.
Apart from coaching you through difficult times, they also offer free therapy sessions by licensed psychologists!
10. 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.
11. Sidc Lebanon
A space free of stigma and discrimination, Sidc offers aid in substance abuse and mental health services.
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.
13. Helem Lebanon
Helem is yet another initiative dedicated to LGBTQ+ individuals and other persons with non-conforming sexualities and/or gender identities. They are also equipped with a hotline: 71 916 146.
14. Proud Lebanon
Proud is an NGO dedicated to achieving protection, empowerment, and equality to marginalized groups. They do not only offer healthcare services, but also psychosocial support!
And some low-fee therapists (under 100,000LL):
Elgorithm has provided a list of low-fee therapists and good alternatives to the Embrace Lifeline!
Carole Haj – 03 407 555 (Jounieh)
Charlotte El Khalil – 03 559 777 (Zalka)
Dr. Chena Hammoud – Zarif Clinics
Dr. Rana Haddad – 03 662 282 (Ain El Remmeneh, Jdeideh, and Aley)
Therese Jereijry Farhat – 76 410 243 (Zahle)
Sahar Ballout – 03 262 234 (Nabatiyeh / Aanqoun)
Samiha Zeineddine – 78 841 276
Claude Lebbos – 03 735 662 (Wadi Chahrour)
Batool Safieddine – 70 662 145 (Building facing Fantasy World)
Sofia Maamari – 03 836 602 (Madina Riyadiya)
Anna-Maria Saleh – 71 032 663 (Tripoli)
Ghina Hajar – 71 726 749 (Tripoli)
Watfa Saleh – 71 617 748 (Tripoli)
Pascale Kolakez – 03 753 647 (Badaro)