Free mental health help in the Philippines
Where to call, chat or book for free, checked against each organisation's own information. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Crisis hotlines, open 24/7
National Center for Mental Health. Free and open 24/7. 1553 is toll-free from landlines.
15531800-1888-15530919 057 1553 (Smart/TNT)0917 899 8727 (Globe/TM)0966 351 4518 (Globe/TM)
In Touch Community Services. Free, anonymous and open 24/7.
Hopeline PH
Natasha Goulbourn Foundation. Open 24/7.
Emergency: 911
Free and 24/7, nationwide, if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
Free or low-cost counseling and care
Book online at bit.ly/ncmhkonsulta, or call Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (local 1200 on the landline). Ask about fees when you book.
UP-PGH Department of Psychiatry, Manila
Free outpatient consultations at the Philippine General Hospital, booked through its online system. The clinic replies by text.
PhilHealth mental health cover
PhilHealth members and dependents aged 10 and up can get outpatient mental health care covered at PhilHealth-contracted facilities: up to ₱9,000 a year for general care, or ₱16,000 for specialised care, including check-ups, therapy and medicines.
Free screening, counseling, referral and maintenance medicines at QC health centres, and a free 24/7 mental health line through QC Helpline 122.
In Touch subsidized counseling
Discounted counseling for people who can't afford it, are unemployed or uninsured. Call and press 1 (calls only).
Students and parents: DepEd TeleSafe
DepEd's helpline for learners and parents, with a direct link to NCMH. Dial #33733, or call, text or Viber the number below. Your school's guidance office can help too.
The Philippine Association of Christian Counselors connects people with Christian counselors. Fees vary; ask when you reach out.
Free on HopeBegins, any time
- Talk to an e-coach on Messenger: a real person from Himala Everyday.
- Ask for prayer: a Hope Carrier will pray for you.
- Make a free plan: 9 questions, then small steps for this week. It stays on your phone.
- Tools for hard moments: slow breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 and a quick game.
- Hope AI: an AI assistant you can chat with any hour. It can't counsel you or help in an emergency.
Sa Tagalog
Libre at bukas 24/7 ang mga hotline sa itaas. Kung naiisip mong tapusin ang buhay mo, tumawag sa NCMH Crisis Hotline sa 1553. Kung nasa panganib ka ngayon, tumawag sa 911.
Common questions
Is there a free mental health hotline in the Philippines?
Yes. The NCMH Crisis Hotline is free and open 24/7: 1553 from a landline, 0919 057 1553 for Smart/TNT, or 0917 899 8727 or 0966 351 4518 for Globe/TM. In Touch and Hopeline also run 24/7 lines.
Where can I get free counseling in the Philippines?
You can book an outpatient consultation at NCMH or the UP-PGH Department of Psychiatry, students can use their school guidance office, and PhilHealth members can get outpatient mental health care covered up to ₱9,000 a year. For someone to talk to today, message a HopeBegins e-coach on Messenger.
What next?
Also read: I feel depressed Wala akong kausap
Numbers checked on 19 October 2026.
Sources: NCMH contact page; In Touch; Hopeline (Natasha Goulbourn Foundation); PhilHealth; UP-PGH Psychiatry