Due to the hardships that come with life, adulthood and the Zimbabwe economy, mental well-being has become vital for people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
Mental health is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in. Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development.
According to the World Health Organization's mental health statistics, the rate of suicide in Zimbabwe is higher among men at 26.9 per 100,000 than women at 9.7 per 100,000 and is very high among older people (84.4 per 100,000).
Certain demographic groups in Zimbabwe display a higher prevalence of some conditions. Young adults (age 20-29) have a higher prevalence of bipolar disorder (0.9%), MDD (1.8%), alcohol use (3.0%), and drug use (1.9%), compared to older adults. The prevalence of MDD is much higher among adults over the age of 70.
If you or someone you know is struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings and wants to hurt themselves, you can get them to help!
We have tried our best to compile the mental health resource centers available in Zimbabwe.
The Department of Mental Health within the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoH), provides general oversight of mental health care in Zimbabwe.
You can add more places in the comment section. The places we found are mostly based in Harare but I m sure they will be able to refer you to a center close to your town.
Below is a list of Zimbabwe mental health resource centres for youth and adults
List Of Resource Centers
| Mental Health Center | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe OCD Trust | 10 Piras Gardens, 26 Oxford Road, Avondale, Harare | info@zimbabweocdtrust.org, +263 77 229 8286 |
| Serenity Mind Center | 19 Divine Rd, Milton Park, Harare | +263 71 225 2245 |
| Claivy Wellness & Counselling | 19 Selous Ave & 3rd Street, Harare | +263 73 372 4576 |
| DR. CHIDO RWAFA | Specialist Psychiatrist (Mental Health Specialist) 18 Cleveland Ave, Harare | (024) 2704984 |
| WellMind Trust | 65 Umwinsdale Road, Harare | +263 77 659 7502 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 28 Divine Rd, Harare | +263 78 314 2556 |
| Yananiso Counselling Centre | Anlar Court, 158 Herbert Chitepo Ave, Harare | +263 71 312 0141 |
| Stepping-Stone Counselling | 15 York Avenue, Harare | +263 77 452 9888 |
| Solutions Counselling | 23 Kew Dr, Harare | +263 77 232 7365 |
| Friendship Bench | 4 Weale Road, Milton Park, Harare, Zimbabwe | +263 78 423 6633 |
| Phoebe Zimbabwe | admin@phoebecentre.org.uk | +263 71 439 6012 |
| Christian Counseling Center | www.christiancounsellingcentre.net; | +263 773 547 544; +263 712 719 626 |
| Create Zim | instagram.com/create_zim | +263 772 634 466 |
| Connect Zimbabwe Institute of Systemic Therapy | www.connect.co.zw; admin@connect.org.zw; training@connect.org.zw | +263 778 914501/ +263 713 794 846 |
| Unearthed ZW | unearthedzw@gmail.com | +263 774 058 764 |
| Musasa Project | musasa.co.zw;musasaproj@musasa.co.zw | +263 775 442 3000/ +263 775 672 770 |
| Xoxa | www.xoxa.co.zw; | visit their website |
| Africa Open Up | meetafricaopenup.wixsite.com | +263 777 791 626 |
| Global Institute of Emotional Health and Wellness | mentalhealthsa.org.za | +263 772 108 108; +263 775 715 015 |
| Ndinewe Foundation | info@ndinewe.org; 322 off Beeston Avenue, The Grange, Harare, Zimbabwe | +263 781 293888 |
Let me know about other institutions I might have missed in the comments below!
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