Lifeline Barbados

24/7 Crisis Hotline · Free

Lifeline Barbados is the country's 24-hour national mental health hotline. Dial 246-536-4500 or 988 for immediate, free and confidential support. Trained operators listen without judgment and can help with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, relationship distress, substance-abuse crises and any other emotional emergency. Calls are answered day and night, including weekends and public holidays. You do not need a referral — picking up the phone is the first and bravest step.

Contact Information

Phone: 246-536-4500

About mental health in Barbados

Mental health support is available across Barbados through both public and private services. The Psychiatric Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care. Private counsellors and therapists offer confidential sessions for anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. Support groups meet weekly across the island. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24/7.

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