Ukraine has opened nine psychological support hotlines to aid people affected by war

The Ministry of Health has shared the toll-free psychological support hotlines operating in Ukraine.

Rubryka reports, citing the website of the health ministry.

What is the problem?

The health ministry reports that 40-50% of Ukrainian citizens will need psychological support, citing the results of the audit of needs for mental health care services completed last year.

"One in two Ukrainians feels emotionally worse than three years ago, as shown by the results of an international study on mental health, which was conducted in August 2023 and presented at the Third Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen," the Ministry of Health highlights.

Since people often do not turn to specialists for help due to either the stigma about mental health or a simple lack of time or finances, the ministry offers free consultations without leaving your home.

What is the solution?

The Ministry of Health has published toll-free hotlines for psychological support, urging "If you need help, contact one of these numbers."

How does it work?

All consultations are provided anonymously and confidentially. If you know Ukrainian in need, share these numbers with them: 

• 0 800 60 20 19  – Health ministry's contact center.
• 1547 is the government line.
• 0 800 33 20 29 – Ukrainian Veterans' Fund support line for veterans and their family members.
• 0 800 100 102 – the line of the National Psychological Association.
• 0 800 210 160 – the line of the Man in Need international humanitarian organization.
• (044) 456 17 02, (044) 456 17 25 – lines of the Kyiv City Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Assistance in Mental Crisis.
• 0 800 211 444 – emotional support line of the International Organization for Migration.
• 7333 – national suicide prevention and mental health support line Lifeline Ukraine.
• 0 800 500 335 (from a mobile or landline) and 116 123 (from a mobile) – the line of the NGO La Strada-Ukraine.

Rubryka reported that in Ukraine, psychological and psychiatric care is provided for free by more than 9,000 doctors.

Rubryka has also gathered numbers Ukrainians can use to get help to cope with emotional exhaustion and feelings.

It was also reported that Ukraine is launching a national project to support women from military families.