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Haiti Help & Support

Licensed therapists, treatment centers, housing, food and faith-based support - in your community.

Haiti

26
trained volunteer listeners
2,227
people helped

What people talk about here

Depression
10%
Anxiety
8.4%
Managing Emotions
6.7%
Breakups
6.1%
Relationship Stress
6.1%
Family Stress
4.3%
Loneliness
3.9%
Student Life
2.7%
Social Anxiety
2.5%
Self-Esteem
2.5%
Bullying
2.4%
Forgiveness
2.4%
Eating Disorders
2.2%
Panic Attacks
2.2%
Self-Harm
2.2%
Exercise Motivation
2.2%
LGBTQ+ Issues
2%
Women's Issues
2%
General Mental Health
2%
Work Stress
1.8%
Domestic Violence
1.8%
Grief
1.8%
Getting Unstuck
1.6%
Sleeping Well
1.4%
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
1.4%
Financial Stress
1.4%
ADHD
1.4%
Spirituality
1.4%
Addiction
1.4%
Sexual Health
1.4%
Weight Management
1.2%
Bipolar Disorder
1.2%
PTSD
1.2%
Parenting
0.8%
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
0.8%
Disabilities
0.8%
Cancer
0.8%
Recovery
0.8%
Racial & Cultural Identity
0.8%
Diabetes
0.6%
Men's Issues
0.6%
Borderline (BPD)
0.4%
Autism Spectrum
0.4%
Chronic Pain
0.2%
Perinatal Mood Disorder
0.2%
Schizophrenia
0.2%
Dissociative Disorders
0.2%
Adoption/Foster Care
0.2%

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26 trained listeners from Haiti

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Questions people are asking

Local Support in Haiti

Haiti, known for its vibrant culture and spirited people, faces significant mental health challenges due to its socio-economic landscape. Enduring political instability and recurrent natural disasters, such as the devastating 2010 earthquake, have contributed to a 'silent epidemic' of psychological distress exacerbated by ongoing gang violence. With over 80% of Haitians living in poverty, these socio-economic hardships fuel mental health issues, particularly in the capital, Port-au-Prince, where services like the Mars & Kline Psychiatry Center struggle with inadequate funding. Access to mental health services in rural areas is virtually nonexistent, highlighting the stark differences between urban and rural support availability. Despite these challenges, there is an increasing commitment to improving mental health resources in Haiti. NGOs and local advocates are crucial in bridging the gap, providing community-based care that emphasizes affordable mental health care. While the needs are vast, hope remains as these community efforts and a growing awareness of mental health support in Haiti strive to counter the crisis. Explore our directory for comprehensive mental health resources in Haiti, offering paths toward improved mental well-being for all Haitians.

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.