National Lifeline
- For
- people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Cross-referenced Apr 22, 2026
Emergency numbers and crisis hotlines in Botswana
This page lists 8 records for Botswana. 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.
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8 hotlines4 source checked
Prioritized listing
Status: cross-referenced
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.
National Lifeline
Suicide & acute crisis
Cross-referenced Apr 22, 2026
Traveller note: Most hotlines listed here require a local Botswana phone number or SIM card. If calling from abroad, you may need to dial your country's international exit code followed by the Botswana country code, and some free-call numbers may not connect internationally. Emergency access varies by carrier and SIM status; verify current local guidance.
Suicide & acute crisis(4)
Cross-referenced
Lifeline - FTMTB Botswana Helpline
- For
- people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.
Lifeline
- For
- people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Cross-referenced Apr 22, 2026
Lifeline Botswana
- Hours
- daily 8am-8pm
- Cost
- standard rate
- Languages
- English, Setswana
- For
- people in emotional distress
Verified Apr 22, 2026
Child protection(2)
Childline
- Cost
- free
- For
- children and young people
Cross-referenced Apr 22, 2026
Childline Botswana
- Hours
- 24/7
- Cost
- free
- Languages
- English, Setswana
- For
- children at risk
Verified Apr 22, 2026
General emergency(1)
consular(1)
New Zealand High Commission in Botswana
NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Hours
- Mon - Fri 0800 - 1630hrs
- Languages
- English
- For
- consular assistance for New Zealand nationals
Verified Apr 23, 2026
Address: 125 Middel Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181 Pretoria, South Africa. Sourced from NZ SafeTravel.
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