The Befrienders Kuala Lumpur

A charitable and non-profit organization that offers free and confidential emotional support to the despairing, distressed or suicidal. Befrienders KL is affiliated to Befrienders Worldwide, the international umbrella organisation based in UK. Its vision is to help create a world in which fewer people feel the need to end their own lives.

During the first week of the MCO, there was a 13% increase in the number of calls to Befrienders Kuala Lumpur, of which 9% of them were issues related to the COVID-19 outbreak and the movement restriction. As the movement control and social distancing continues, many more people are likely to face mental health challenges and may want to reach out to organisations like Befrienders, making their presence invaluable during this unsettling period.