Travelers in Egypt have access to a wide range of mental health and counseling resources:
- Emergency Hotlines:
- 16328 (General Secretariat for Mental Health, Ministry of Health): 24/7, free, confidential support (Arabic/English)
- PSTIC 24/7 Helpline for psychosocial crisis and refugee support: 01127777404
- Suicide Hotline: 7621602
- Crisis & Counseling Centers:
- Maadi Psychology Center: English/expat-friendly, in-person and online therapy
- The Behman Clinic: The largest private psychiatric hospital in the Middle East, English-speaking staff, emergency services
- Heal Counseling Center, Nine Psychology, Good Hope Clinic: Therapy and psychiatric services in Cairo
- Online and Virtual Support:
- Egypt’s official mental health platform: Free, confidential e-counseling accessible online for all travelers
- Many clinics offer virtual sessions for short- or long-term care
- International/UN Services:
- PSTIC (UNHCR partner): Multilingual crisis response, refugee mental health, group/family counseling
- Support for trauma, substance abuse, and more
- University clinics: Ain Shams University, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Alexandria University Hospital
- Cultural/Embassy Support: Many embassies and international schools can provide English-speaking referrals
If you need urgent support, you can call the numbers above, or ask your hotel or embassy for a recommended English-speaking provider.Many clinics in Cairo and Alexandria specialize in expat and traveler needs, and help is available both in-person and online.