Emergency numbers and crisis hotlines in Benin

This page lists 5 records for Benin. Source information and verification status vary and are shown per record. These statuses do not confirm live availability; verify details locally and with the cited provider or authority when available.

BJ · Africa · Sub-Saharan Africa

5 hotlines2 source checked

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Emergency numbers

Police · Fire · Ambulance

117 118 112

117 police, 118 fire/ambulance.

Prioritized listing

Status: source checked

Prioritized routing selects the first source-checked or cross-referenced listing in category order: suicide crisis, mental health, domestic violence, sexual violence, child protection, then general support. It then uses the first listing in that category order, or the first dataset listing. This does not determine suitability, eligibility, live availability, or provide medical advice.

Child Line 138

Ministry of Social Affairs

Child protection · 24/7

Verified Apr 22, 2026

138

Traveller note: Most hotlines listed here require a local Benin phone number or SIM card. If calling from abroad, you may need to dial your country's international exit code followed by the Benin country code, and some free-call numbers may not connect internationally. Emergency access varies by carrier and SIM status; verify current local guidance.