Malaysian Resource Page
If you or your child want more information about depression and anxiety, or would like to speak to someone over the phone, please check out the following organisations and helplines. You’ll also find some other resources referred to in the PiP modules.
To contact the PiP Malaysia team, please email:
Mental health resources for parents/carers
Befrienders
Befrienders Malaysia is a non-profit organisation offering free, confidential emotional support for anyone feeling distressed, lonely, or suicidal, through its 24-hour helpline and other outreach services.
Hotlines
24 hours
Website
Helpline services, volunteering information, and support resources are available:
befrienders.org.myLife Line
Life Line offers free emotional support through a toll-free helpline, physical counselling, and community outreach services to support wellbeing.
Hotlines
Website
Emotional support hotline, free physical counselling services, and mental health education are available:
lifeline.org.myMalaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA)
MMHA provides education, counseling, rehabilitation programs, and support services to promote mental well-being and assist individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
Hotlines
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, except public holidays
Website
Service fees, wellness programmes, and registration forms are available:
mmha.org.my/find-helpMental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA)
MIASA is a mental health advocacy and peer support NGO based in Selangor providing crisis support, information, and affordable mental health services.
Hotlines
24 hours
24 hours
Website
Both onsite and online counselling and therapy services are available:
miasa.org.my/counselling-therapyMERCY Malaysia
MERCY Malaysia is a non-profit organisation that provides medical relief and promotes mental health and psychosocial support alongside disaster and humanitarian aid.
Hotlines
Mon–Sun, 8am–5pm
Website
Donations and volunteering opportunities are available:
mercy.org.myNaluri
Naluri is a digital health app offering access to psychologists and coaches to support mental health, resilience, and wellbeing.
Hotlines
24 hours
Website
Mental health resources, coaching services, and program details are available:
naluri.lifePertubuhan Kebajikan Sneham Malaysia (Sneham Welfare Organisation Malaysia)
SNEHAM Malaysia is a non-profit organisation that provides a toll-free, confidential helpline where individuals in crisis can speak with trained volunteers in Tamil, Bahasa Malaysia, or English.
Crisis helplines for household disputes / domestic violence
Talian Kasih
A 24/7 national hotline by Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development offering free, confidential support, referrals, and assistance for issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, homelessness, welfare, counselling, reproductive health, and social concerns.
Talian Heal
Talian Heal is a mental health crisis helpline run by the Ministry of Health that provides tele-counseling, emotional and psychosocial support, and early intervention for issues like anxiety, depression, stress, self-harm, trauma, and suicidal behavior.
All Women's Action Society (AWAM)
AWAM is an independent feminist non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women’s rights in Malaysia. AWAM’s Telenita Helpline is dedicated to addressing the immediate needs of violence survivors with free well-being counseling and legal information.
Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)
WAO offers free shelter, counselling, crisis support, and advocacy services to women and children affected by domestic violence, rape, trafficking, and other forms of abuse.
Hotlines
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm | Sat–Sun, 8am–4pm
24 hours
Website
Mental health resources for young people
Buddy Bear
A confidential, free and secure space for children aged 6 to 18 to express their worries and concerns through phone calls or Facebook messenger.
Hotlines
Mon–Sun, 6pm–12am
Mon–Sun, 6pm–12am
Other resources about parenting and family life
MyPositive Parenting
The largest collection of parenting articles in Malaysia to support and guide parents in various aspects of parental, child/teenage, and family care. This educational parenting program is endorsed by Malaysian experts and the Malaysian Paediatric Association.
Website
Resources for financial, accommodation, and legal advice
The services listed below can provide referral information for families struggling with accommodation, finances, and other specialist services in Malaysia.
Yayasan Chowkit
A 24-hour crisis and drop-in centre for at-risk children and youth in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, providing safe accommodation and support.
Youth Empowerment Foundation Malaysia (YEF MSIA)
YEF MSIA offers transit housing and support for at-risk and underprivileged youth, helping them further their education and skills development.
Email contact
Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR)
PPR is a national housing scheme by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) offering affordable rental and ownership options for B40 groups.
Hotlines
Website
Check eligibility and submit applications online via SPRN (TEDUH portal):
sprn.kpkt.gov.my (TEDUH portal)PR1MA Corporation Malaysia
PR1MA is a government housing programme aiding affordable homeownership.
Email contact
Jabatan Bantuan Guaman
Government department offering legal aid under the Legal Aid Act 1971.
Malaysian Bar
State-based centers providing free legal support.