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Mental-health support in Tanzania

Starter emergency and mental-health signposting for people in Tanzania.

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If there is immediate danger

If there is immediate danger in Tanzania, use 112 or 114 or the nearest local emergency service. Emergency numbers and availability can vary, so check local sources if it is safe to do so.

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 Tanzania

If you are looking for mental-health support in Tanzania, 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 Find a Helpline and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.

Emergency number: 112 or 114
First support route: Search emotional and crisis support in Tanzania
Use the source links before sharing, because support details can change.
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If English is hard to read

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.

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Common questions

Mental-health support in Tanzania

What emergency number should I use in Tanzania? +

If there is immediate danger in Tanzania, use 112 or 114 or the nearest local emergency service. Emergency numbers and availability can vary, so check local sources if it is safe to do so.

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

For non-emergency support in Tanzania, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is Find a Helpline: Search emotional and crisis support in Tanzania.

Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in Tanzania? +

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 Tanzania 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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