SHA lists mental health services under the Social Health Insurance Fund. Ask SHA which facilities provide them near you.
SHA: benefits by fundMental health
Mental health support, with real places to turn.
A calm place to put what you are feeling into words, find who can help in Kenya, and understand what SHA covers: in English or Kiswahili, anonymous to start.
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If you might hurt yourself or feel unsafe right now, call 999 or 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. Tabibu shows the current Kenyan helplines when you ask for support in chat.
Kenya national emergency numbers (Communications Authority)General health information, not a diagnosis. Tabibu is not a crisis service or a therapist and does not diagnose. It can listen, share coping ideas and point you to people who can help.
When it cannot wait. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, call 999 or 112 now, or go to the nearest hospital.