Burkina Faso Help & Support
Licensed therapists, treatment centers, housing, food and faith-based support - in your community.
Support in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
7
trained volunteer listeners
308
people helped
What people talk about here
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Breakups
9.4%
Managing Emotions
8.2%
Depression
5.9%
Anxiety
5.9%
Student Life
5.9%
Family Stress
4.7%
Loneliness
4.7%
Relationship Stress
4.7%
Bullying
3.5%
Bipolar Disorder
3.5%
Grief
3.5%
Social Anxiety
3.5%
Self-Esteem
3.5%
Eating Disorders
2.4%
Panic Attacks
2.4%
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
2.4%
Financial Stress
2.4%
Exercise Motivation
2.4%
ADHD
2.4%
Forgiveness
2.4%
Getting Unstuck
2.4%
Women’s Issues
2.4%
Racial & Cultural Identity
2.4%
Work Stress
1.2%
Self-Harm
1.2%
Chronic Pain
1.2%
PTSD
1.2%
Disabilities
1.2%
Borderline (BPD)
1.2%
General Mental Health
1.2%
Addiction
1.2%
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Questions people are asking
Local Support in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a vibrant cultural tapestry set against the backdrop of economic challenges and regional instability. While its economy shows resilience with growth around 5%, nearly 44% of its population lives below the poverty line. This socio-economic landscape heavily influences mental health support in Burkina Faso. The country faces significant mental health challenges exacerbated by prolonged insecurity, displacement, and poverty, affecting over two million people. Access to mental health services in Burkina Faso is notably limited, with most specialists based in urban centers, leaving rural areas with scant resources. Despite these challenges, efforts to improve mental health care include decentralization of services and community-based interventions. The Strategic Mental Health Plan reflects a growing commitment to enhancing the accessibility and affordability of mental health resources in Burkina Faso. Although only a fraction of those needing care receive it, community resources play an essential role in providing support and raising awareness. Readers are encouraged to explore our directory to discover both national initiatives and local mental health resources. Structural socio-economic factors, such as reduced health infrastructure and employment challenges, amplify the need for affordable mental health care in Burkina Faso. Understanding these unique challenges presents an opportunity to foster mental well-being in a nation committed to overcoming barriers and nurturing resilience.
Frequently asked questions
Use the search box at the top of this page to narrow down to your city or zip code, then choose the kind of support you need - therapists, treatment centers, housing assistance, food pantries or faith-based services. Every listing links through to contact details and directions.
It varies by listing. Food pantries, many housing programs and faith-based services are typically free, while therapists and treatment centers usually charge or bill insurance. Check the individual listing and contact the provider directly to confirm.
No. The providers and organizations listed here are independent of 7 Cups - we do not employ them and cannot vouch for them. What 7 Cups does offer directly is free emotional support from trained volunteer listeners, and online therapy with licensed professionals.
If you are in immediate danger, call 988 in the US or go to your nearest emergency room. For someone to talk to straight away, you can chat with a trained volunteer listener at any hour, free.