Crisis Support
Zimbabwe-based helplines and services. All listed services are free or low-cost. You do not have to give your name.
If you are in immediate danger
Call Zimbabwe Republic Police on 995 or your nearest police station.
Mental Health & Emotional Support
ZIMHEF — Zimbabwe Mental Health Empowerment Foundation
Free counselling and mental health support for Zimbabweans.
Friendship Bench Zimbabwe
Community-based talk therapy (kuvhura pfungwa) delivered by trained grandmothers.
Counselling Services Unit — University of Zimbabwe
Open to students and the general public. Free and confidential.
Domestic Violence & Safety
Musasa Project
24/7Zimbabwe's leading organisation supporting women experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
ZWRCN — Zimbabwe Women's Resource Centre
Legal aid, shelter referrals, and support for women in crisis.
Zimbabwe Republic Police — Victim Friendly Unit
24/7National police emergency line. Ask specifically for the Victim Friendly Unit for domestic violence cases.
Legal Aid & Rights
Zimbabwe Legal Aid Clinic
Free legal advice and representation for those who cannot afford a lawyer.
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission
Report human rights violations and get guidance on your legal rights.
Child & Youth Support
Childline Zimbabwe
24/7Free helpline for children in distress. Abuse, neglect, and crisis support.
FACT — Family AIDS Caring Trust
Support for children and families affected by HIV, poverty, and hardship.
Drug & Substance Use Support
DAPC — Drug Abuse Prevention Centre
Counselling and rehabilitation support for substance abuse issues. Confidential.
Friendship Bench Zimbabwe
If you are struggling with substance use alongside depression or anxiety, the Friendship Bench can provide low-cost talk therapy as a starting point.
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