(Note: There may only be one known mental health support service in Papua New Guinea that is running at the time of this data gathered for BROS GLOBAL. If you are in an emergency, please contact 111 and ask for the nearest hospital emergency department.)

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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

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EMERGENCY

National emergency number: Ambulance 111; Police 112

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Lifeline PNG - non operational

https://www.thenational.com.pg/lifeline-calls-for-govt-assistance (accessed 30 October 2019)

Lifeline PNG has ceased operations since last reported on 30 October 2019, The last known helpline number was 675 326 0011.)

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1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain

Tel: 7150 8000

The 1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain is the first toll-free telephone counselling service in Papua New Guinea with professional counsellors available seven days a week, 12 hours a day, from 7am to 7pm. This essential service provides survivors of gender-based violence and their families with an immediate and comprehensive support package that includes access to information, confidential counselling and referral to other service providers, and is available in three languages – English, Tok Pisin and Hiri Motu. The hotline is a collaboration between ChildFund Papua New Guinea, The Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee (CIMC) and FHI 360. 

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