Helplines in Malta
If someone is in immediate danger, call 112 for police, ambulance or fire. For urgent mental health support at any hour, call the government's Mental Health Services Helpline on 1579. Supportline 179 is free and open 24/7 for anyone in difficulty or crisis, by phone, with a chat at set times.
All the services listed here work in both Maltese and English, so you can speak English on every line, including 112. Calls to 116 123 and 116 111 are answered by the Supportline 179 team. The Richmond Foundation helpline on 1770 is free, offering emotional support and practical guidance from Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, and on Saturdays until 4pm, with an online chat too.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call 179 at any time. The team can refer you to the FSWS Domestic Violence Services, which are open to everyone regardless of nationality. Shelter addresses are kept confidential, so the helpline is the safe way in and can arrange a place. Victim Support Malta (2122 8333) supports victims of crime, including sexual violence. Children can call 116 111 at any hour. Young people can use Kellimni.com, an online chat for personal, relationship and emotional difficulties; it is not a crisis service, so use 179 or 112 if you are in danger.
Dial these numbers as shown. 112 works on any phone in the EU, including on a foreign SIM. Every number was checked at its official source, with the date shown beside it.
Emotional support
Supportline 179
National helpline run by FSWS offering support, information and referral for people in difficulty or crisis, including domestic violence, child abuse and addiction.
- Hours: 24/7 (chat daily 7:30am to 1pm and 7:30pm to midnight)
- Languages: Maltese, English
- English available
- Cost: free
- Chat
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
EU Emotional Support Helpline
Calls to 116 123 in Malta are answered by the Supportline 179 team.
- Hours: 24/7
- Languages: Maltese, English
- English available
- Cost: free
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Richmond Foundation Helpline
Free helpline and online chat (OLLI.Chat) offering emotional support and practical guidance to anyone with mental health difficulties.
- Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm; Saturday until 4pm
- Languages: Maltese, English
- English available
- Cost: free
- Chat
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Suicide prevention
Domestic violence
Domestic violence support via Supportline 179
Supportline 179 takes calls about domestic violence at any time and can refer callers to the FSWS Domestic Violence Services, which are open to everyone regardless of nationality.
- Hours: 24/7
- Languages: Maltese, English
- English available
- Cost: free
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Women
Young people
Children
Questions about getting help in Malta
What is the emergency number in Malta?
In Malta, call 112 in an emergency. If someone's life is at risk, don't wait: call straight away. Emergency calls are free.
Is there a free mental health helpline in Malta?
Yes. Mental Health Services Helpline (1579), Supportline 179 (179) and EU Emotional Support Helpline (116 123). Details, opening hours and the official source for each number are listed on this page.
Can I get help in English in Malta?
Yes. These services say they offer English: Mental Health Services Helpline (1579), Supportline 179 (179), EU Emotional Support Helpline (116 123) and Domestic violence support via Supportline 179 (179).
Where can women experiencing violence get help in Malta?
Contact Domestic violence support via Supportline 179 (179) and Victim Support Malta (2122 8333). Shelter addresses are kept confidential for safety, so the helpline is the way in. In immediate danger, call 112.
Is there a helpline for children and young people in Malta?
Yes. EU Child Helpline (116 111) and Kellimni.com.
Numbers are checked against each service's own website on the date shown. Services change, so if a number doesn't work please tell me: hello@michellefernando.com.