GBV Crisis Line 5600
Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.
Emergency numbers and crisis hotlines in Malawi
This page lists 9 records for Malawi. 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.
MW · Africa · Sub-Saharan Africa
9 hotlines4 source checked
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.
Tithandizane Child Helpline 116
YONECO
Child protection · 24/7
Verified Apr 22, 2026
Traveller note: Most hotlines listed here require a local Malawi phone number or SIM card. If calling from abroad, you may need to dial your country's international exit code followed by the Malawi 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(2)
Not yet verified
Lifeline Malawi/ANPPCAN Malawi Chapter
- For
- people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.
Child protection(2)
Tithandizane National Child Helpline
Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.
Tithandizane Child Helpline 116
YONECO
- Hours
- 24/7
- Cost
- free
- Languages
- Chichewa, English
- For
- children at risk
Verified Apr 22, 2026
Substance use(1)
Drug and Substance Abuse Hotline 6600
Cross-referenced Apr 22, 2026
General emergency(2)
Emergency
- Hours
- 24/7
- Cost
- free
- Languages
- English, Chichewa
- For
- anyone in emergency
Verified Apr 22, 2026
Police - Malawi
Government / national emergency services
- Hours
- 24/7
- Cost
- free
- For
- emergency police number
Verified Apr 22, 2026
Sourced from UK FCDO travel advice.
consular(1)
New Zealand High Commission in Malawi
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.
Youth(1)
Youth Helpline 393
Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.
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