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Mental-health support in Ghana

Emergency and mental-health support options for people in Ghana.

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If there is immediate danger

If there is immediate danger, call 112 for emergency help.

Thrive & Rise is not an emergency service. This page is here to help you find trusted support quickly.

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Quick answer for Ghana

If you are looking for mental-health support in Ghana, start with the emergency guidance if anyone may be in immediate danger. For non-emergency emotional or crisis support, this page lists support options such as Mental Health Authority support line and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.

Emergency number: 112
First support route: Call 0800 678 678
Use the source links before sharing, because support details can change.
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This page is currently written in English. If English is hard to read, use your browser translate option, show the phrases below to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support.

Translation aid

English phrases

Urgent help

I need urgent help.

Self-harm risk

I may hurt myself.

Call emergency services

Can you help me call emergency services?

Mental-health support

I need mental-health support.

These phrases are a simple translation aid, not a professional medical translation. If there is immediate danger, use the emergency number on this page.

Support options

Mental Health Authority support line

Mental-health support line listed for Ghana. Availability may vary.

Call 0800 678 678

Emergency support

National emergency number for urgent danger.

Call 112

Common questions

Mental-health support in Ghana

What emergency number should I use in Ghana? +

If there is immediate danger, call 112 for emergency help.

Where can I find mental-health support in Ghana? +

For non-emergency support in Ghana, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is Mental Health Authority support line: Call 0800 678 678.

Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in Ghana? +

No. Thrive & Rise is a signposting platform, not an emergency service, crisis line, medical provider or replacement for professional care. If someone may be in immediate danger, use the emergency number for Ghana first.

What if I do not understand English? +

Use your browser translate option, show the language-support phrases on this page to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support. The translated phrases are a simple aid, not professional medical translation.

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