Lagos Lifeline
A 24-hour helpline and digital platform giving Lagosians access to counselling and psychosocial support, whoever and wherever they are.
Seeking help is a sign of strength.Silence isn't the answer.
Free, confidential counselling and psychosocial support for anyone in Nigeria, from Lagos State Ministry of Health, Special Project and Mental Health Desk.
If you or someone near you is in immediate danger, call the helpline now. You don't need an appointment and there is no charge.
Answering now · 24 hours
Lagos Lifeline helpline
020 1410 6463
Lagos Lifeline helpline
070 0000 6463
Lagos Lifeline WhatsApp
090 9000 6463
Find support now
Four ways to reach a counsellor
Every channel is answered by a trained mental health professional. Calls are confidential and free.
The Lifeline so far
What the helpline has carried
100,000+
Incoming calls answered
Psychosocial support and tele-counselling
200,000+
Follow-up calls made
Continuity of care after the first contact
95%
Caller satisfaction
Measured through post-call feedback
Who we are
Mental health, built into how Lagos develops
Grounded in the national philosophy of social justice and equity, Lagos MiND is Lagos State's Mental Health in Development project.
- A platform for mental health information, education and advocacy.
- Cross-collaboration and partnership with local and international stakeholders in mental health.
- Adoption and delivery of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) across every primary health centre, with the Federal Ministry of Health and the State Primary Health Care Board.
- Stronger capacity and infrastructure for mental health service delivery across the state.
Self-check
Get screened
Curious about your mental health? A short, private questionnaire gives you a snapshot and tells you what to do next. It takes about five minutes.
Start the screening
Please read first
This screening is not a professional evaluation, and it can't be used to diagnose or treat a condition.
If your results point to symptoms of a mental health condition, arrange a full assessment with a qualified professional. You can contact the Lagos MiND team, or follow the instructions in the email you receive when you finish.
What we do
Our projects
Services, research and systems work running across Lagos State.
LASWELL
Mental health and wellbeing support designed for Lagos State's own workforce, from screening through to referral.
MeHPriC
The Mental Health in Primary Care study — evidence on integrating mental health into primary health care in Lagos.
SchoolMaps
Mapping and strengthening mental health support in schools so pupils can be reached early.
Maternal mental health
Screening and support for mothers before and after birth, delivered through primary care.
University mental health
Working with universities across Lagos to build campus services students actually use.
Legislation
Law and policy
Directory
Lagos Community of Providers
The first comprehensive directory and collaboration network for mental health providers in Nigeria.
Who should register: mental health facilities, primary care providers, NGOs and CSOs, digital platforms, researchers, community and faith groups, and diaspora professionals.
Why join: be easily found, build trust through verified details, and collaborate on training, outreach, research and funding.
How it works: register your organisation, verify key details, publish your listing, and update it whenever things change.
Register your organisation
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