Resources for Self Help

Resources for Self Help

Someone to talk to

A. Hotline:

  1. Shall We Talk: 24-hour CALL at 18111
  2. 24-hour Emotional Support Hotline – by The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong 2389-2222 / 2389-2223 (English)
  3. 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline – by The Suicide Prevention Services at 2382-0000
  4. YWCA (Mon – Fri 7-930pm) at 2711-6622
  5. U-Line (for university students) (Mon to Sat, 2pm – 2am) at 2777-0309

B. Chat

  1. Open Up: 24-hour TEXT (for age of 6-24)
  2. Chatpoint by Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong Chat 窿 (Mon – Fri, 4pm – 1am; Sat – Sun & Public Holidays, 8pm – 1am)
  3. Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups U-touch (Tue – Thur, 4 -10pm; Fri – Sat 4pm – 2am) Portal or WhatsApp at 6277-8899
  4. Say Something Web Chat by Suicide Prevention Services (Mon – Sun, 6pm – 12 mid-night)

C. Mobile App

  1. Counseline@MHAHK by Mental Health Association of Hong Kong (Mon – Fri 2-10pm) Downloadable at App Store / Google Play for free
There is a wide range of counselling services available in Hong Kong. Contact CEDARS if you need more information.

* Important Note: CEDARS (Counselling & Personal Enrichment) and Faculty of Social Sciences do not assume responsibility for the quality of services provided by the listed agencies. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement and omission does not indicate disapproval.