You're not alone in this, bro & sis!

At Panibagong Buhay Foundation, we believe mental health support is a bayanihan  a community effort. It all starts with a brave "usap tayo" (conversation). Let us help you rewrite your story from just surviving to absolutely thriving. We're here for you, cobber.

Crisis hotlines (for when it's urgent—24/7, free, anonymous)

These are your first "usap" (chat)—no judgement, just listening ears trained for Pinoy struggles like family pressure or disaster grief. Give 'em a bell, no worries.

  • NCMH Crisis Hotline: Call 1553 (toll-free) or 0917-899-USAP (8727) for telemental health support. Why? Handles suicides, breakdowns, and panic attacks; they've ramped up for 2025's youth surge (16% of teens report suicidal thoughts).
  • Hopeline: 0917-558-4673 or 0918-873-4673. Why? Suicide prevention specialists; great for that midnight spiral.
  • Luzon-Wide (In Touch Community Services): 0917-800-1123. Why? Covers Metro Manila and beyond, with follow-up care.

Free teleconsults & online therapy (no travel, low-cost entry)

Perfect for rural or busy folks—echoing the bayanihan vibe of Angat Buhay's E-Konsulta revival. Get connected from the comfort of your own dunny.

  • Bayanihan E-Konsulta (Angat Buhay): Free virtual consults via app/website (angatbuhay.ph). Why? Over 1,000+ helped since 2022; pairs mental health chats with practical aid like job tips—reviving Q2 2025 for broader gov't tie-ups.
  • BetterHelp Philippines: Online therapy from ₱2,000/month (betterhelp.com/ph). Why? Matches you with licensed pros; discreet for stigma-wary users, with 2025 expansions for ADHD/anxiety focus.
  • iPsyche Online Consults: Nationwide telepsychiatry (ipsych.ph). Why? Covers full treatment plans; 2025 guide shows costs from ₱500/session, integrated with PhilHealth.

Directories & service finders (find local help fast)

One-stop maps to clinics, counselors, and NGOs near you—updated for 2025's community-based push. Find the right help, right in your own backyard.

  • MentalHealthPH Directory: mentalhealthph.org/get-support. Why? Validated list of 100+ facilities nationwide; includes free/low-cost options like PMHA chapters and youth programs—fresh with 2025 suicide prevention tools.
  • DOH National Mental Health Program: doh.gov.ph/national-mental-health-program. Why? Links to barangay-level services; tracks 2025 events like Mental Health Month caravans in schools.

Self-help & awareness tools (build your toolkit at home)

For those starting small—stories, apps, and tips to normalize the journey. Build your mental health toolkit, one step at a time.

  • PMHA Resources: pmha.org.ph (e.g., free webinars, stigma-busters). Why? Tailored for kids/teens/adults; their 2025 campaigns hit rural areas with "kapwa" (shared humanity) focus.
  • WHO mhGAP App/Tools: Via who.int/philippines (free downloads). Why? Guides for non-experts; powers 2025 trainings for 100M+ global access goal, now in BARMM communities.
  • #MentalHealthPH Community: @mentalhealthph on X/FB; mentalhealthph.org/stories. Why? Peer stories like yours; 2025 updates on AI chatbots vs. real therapy debates—join for that "not alone" vibe.