The Jockey Club Youth Mental Health Online Support Platform 'OpenUp' provides a text-based counseling platform for youth aged 11-35, offering emotional support around the clock. It helps young people cope with emotional distress caused by academic pressures, family issues, peer relationships, and work. We are here to listen to any emotional struggles that weigh on your mind. You can contact us anytime through your phone or computer via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SMS, or our official website. 'OpenUp' is supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and the University of Hong Kong's Centre for Suicide Research, operated collaboratively by five social welfare organizations (BGCA, Caritas Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Hong Kong Youth Service, and St. James' Settlement). Our counseling team consists of trained volunteers and professional counselors, and all conversations are kept confidential.
The New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association is a Hong Kong-based organization dedicated to providing rehabilitation services for individuals with mental health issues. The NLPRA advocates for and promotes mental health and well-being for individuals recovering from mental illness, their families, and the public, with the ultimate goal of fighting for equal opportunities and full social integration.
The Joyful (Mental Health) Foundation ('JMHF Hong Kong') is a non-profit charitable organization established in 2004 by Ms. Lam Kin Ming, a recovered depression and anxiety patient, along with a group of dedicated volunteers. The organization is dedicated to promoting knowledge about emotional disorders, reducing misunderstandings and discrimination, and providing support services for patients and their families. As a non-governmental and non-subsidized organization, it relies on fundraising and donations to cover its expenses. Through various educational activities, it aims to raise public awareness about mental health and provide information, referral services, and counseling for those in need.
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