Is COVID-19 taking a psychological or financial toll on you? There is help

If COVID-19 has left you in need of psychological or food support, there are programmes in the UAE which can help.

These are the free psychological counselling options and support programmes that you can availb of.

Want a free online counselling session? Call the National Campaign for Mental Support's hotline.

The mental health support line, which was launched on May 19, can be reached on 800-HOPE or 800 4673. You can also contact this number via Whatsapp for complete confidentiality.

Listen to mental health professionals provide tips and advice on how to deal with the psychological challenges of COVID-19, ask questions and interact with others. Log on to the Ministry of Happiness' social media accounts - @HappyUAE to participate.

Al Amal consultations

Free psychological support hotline. Call 04 519 2519 or email alamal.consultations@mohap.gov.ae

VPS Cadabam’s Mind Talk

Free online consultation is being offered by the group.

Call 800 5546 or visit www.vpshealth.com/mindtalk/ to book an online appointment.

Update: The 10 million meals campaign was launched for Ramadan and has now concluded. Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1589560788448

You would need to provide your Emirates ID for the meal to be delivered to your doorstep.

'Together we are good' - free food baskets to families affected by COVID-19 in Abu Dhabi.

This service is for citizens and residents.

To request for help, call 800 3088.