National Lifeline
- For
- people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Verified Apr 22, 2026
Botswana
BW · Africa · Southern Africa
8 hotlines4 verified
Best available help (unverified)
Double-check this number before calling — it hasn't been independently verified.
National Lifeline
Suicide & acute crisis
Verified 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. When in doubt, ask your hotel or the local emergency number.
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
Verified 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
Verified 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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