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Ten Places to get Mental Health Services in Nigeria

1. The Sunshine Series

The Sunshine Series provides Psychological Services and Consultancy for individuals and groups. Some of their services include Psychotherapy, Addiction Counseling, School Psychological Services, Individual and family therapy, as well as Child and Adolescent counseling. Through their “Mind wheel project”, they provide FREE counseling services. They also have Psycho education and workshops on Mental Health and general well-being. They are in Abuja and you can call them on (+234) 8189182778. You can also find them here on Instagram. 

2. EmpathySpace.ng

EmpathySpace.ng™ is run and contributed to by a team of Mental Health experts led by Consultant Psychiatrist (Dr Kafayah Ogunsola, MBBS, FWACP), Clinical Psychologists, Mental Health Advocates and Enthusiasts. They provide exceptional Mental Health advocacy & Support and Tele-Consultation Services. Some of their dedicated services include Marital Therapy, CBT, Family-based Education & Intervention, Psychiatric Consultation Treatment, etc. They can be found on Instagram

3. Psychebabble Foundation

Psychebabble Foundation NG, is a youth-led Not for Profit Organization in Lagos dedicated to promoting Mental Wellness and Social Acceptance of Mental Illness by building awareness and empathy, while providing support for people living with mental illness. Their goal for 2021 is to provide FREE Psychological First Aid/Counseling to at least 300 people. In 2020, they managed to provide Free counseling service to 108 clients. They are also on Instagram!

4. She Writes Woman

She Writes Woman  is a women-led movement of love, hope and support that gives Mental Health a voice in Nigeria. Devoted to Giving Mental Health a Voice in Nigeria. They provide 24/7 Mental Health support on the toll-free line 0800 800 2000. They work with clients in Adamawa, Borno, Kaduna, Lagos, Osun and Oyo They also provide Free Virtual Therapy Sessions and can be found here on Instagram.

5. Olive Prime

Olive Prime, located in Abuja and Lagos, provides a flexible pathway to full recovery. They provide support for clients by engaging in various psychological therapies and other complimentary activities which, in the long term, equips them with a more realistic and flexible form of recovery. Some services they provide include Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, Couples & Family Therapy, Child & Adolescent Counseling. You can find them here on Instagram.

6. Remedium.NG

Remedium.NG delivers medical consultation, Counseling and Psychosocial support services via toll-free telephone lines and a private video chat. Driven by accessibility and quality of care, the Remedium NG platform is optimized to provide help when needed most. With online Counseling and Therapy sessions delivered via medium that come at no extra cost to those who need help. You can find them here on Instagram.

7. Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative

Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative is a leading Mental Health Organization providing psychological therapy and promotes mental well-being in the community. Some of their services include stress, anxiety and depression counseling and psychotherapy.   They have currently expanded their capacity to support individuals struggling with mental health by providing trained counselors that you can speak to for FREE. You can also follow them on Instagram!

8. Neem Foundation

Neem Foundation  was Founded by Dr. Fatima Akilu and advocates the importance of mental health awareness in today’s society. Neem Foundation is committed to improving the lives of those affected by the insurgency and preventing violence through building inclusive communities, providing and raising the standards of psychological services, and supporting conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives at the community level.

The Neem Foundation’s Child Centre is the first of its kind in Borno State, offering therapeutic healing that covers all aspects of a child’s development (physical, motor, emotional, social, language and cognitive), as well as trauma support.

You can follow them on Instagram

9. Neem Sanctuary

Neem Sanctuary, was created by Neem Foundation as a safe space for well-being. The sanctuary offers individual and group counselling, yoga and socio- emotional training. They are located in Abuja and have a 24-hour mental health support line. You can follow them on instagram

10. Sembé Centre

Sembé Centre provides the community and psycho-education for trauma healing and well-being. Through the Sembé Circle, the organization provides a FREE newsletter service aimed at teaching individuals about how to recognize how their bodies and minds respond to stress and trauma. Sembé Circle also provides lessons on their instagram page and hold holistic well-being workshops remotely.

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