Some resources to help keep you and your family mentally healthy during the coronavirus lockdown.
Support
Kellimni.com is a Maltese initiative that provides support to people who are struggling or simple need someone kind to talk to. If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, worried, sad or depressed, please do contact them. Maybe you’re worried about getting sick, or loved ones dying, or because you’ve lost income or your family isn’t getting along while stuck at home – you’re not alone, and someone cares about you! You can chat online using their website, or send an email, or install a messaging app.
Caritas have had to close their head office, but support is still available. You can phone or SMS on 7921 3480, 7921 3479, 7921 3482, 9915 2515, or email help@caritasmalta.org
The Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence has warned that social distancing could increase the risk of domestic violence – if you (or someone you are aware of) is experiencing domestic violence, please phone 179 or if it is an emergency, 112. You can also find help from the organisations listed at the bottom of this page.
Resources
The BBC has a round up of mental health advice from sources such as WHO, Anxiety UK, OCD Action, and people who have experience with what helps their own mental health.
Here are some coronavirus-specific mental health resources from:
- WHO
- Anxiety UK (some support mentioned is UK only)
- OCD Action (some support mentioned is UK only)
This short and easy online course on Coping During the Pandemic from Recovery College Online has an excellent section on managing your mental health – also look at the section on self-care. There’s also a section on how to support the children and young people in your life. Highly recommended!
Contact Information
Victim Support Malta – for any victims of crime such as domestic violence or cybercrime – 2122 8333
Mental Health Association (Malta) – 79 8000 80
Social Work Unit Gozo – social work support in Gozo (mornings only) – 21556630 / 22156635
Dar Emmaus – shelter for victims of abuse – 21552390
Dar Merħba Bik – shelter for victims of abuse – 21440035
SOAR Support Group – 21808981
Rainbow Support Service (LGBTIQ) – 21430009
Fondazzjoni Dar il-Hena – Housing & homeless centres – 27888211
Fondazzjoni Sebħ – Dar Qalb ta’ Ġesù – 21482504
Women’s Rights Foundation – 79708615
| Social Work Service Departments | |
| Mater Dei Hospital: | 25455570 |
| Mount Carmel Hospital: | 21415183/23304038 |
| Gozo General Hospital: | 21561600 |
| Cospicua Mental Health Clinic: | 21804996/89 |
| Qormi Mental Health Clinic: | 21441317/21440170 |
| Floriana Mental Health Clinic: | 21220454 |
| Paola Mental Health Clinic: | 21821566 |
| Mtarfa Mental Health Clinic: | 21454917 |
| Zejtun Day Centre: | 21820263 |
| Social Work Services w/ Appoġġ | |
| Mater Dei Hospital | 25455571 |
| SAMOC – Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre | 25452319 / |
| St. Vincent De Paule Residence | 22912384/2379 |
| Gozo General Hospital: Outreach Community Team: | 22106513 23304236 |
| Qormi Mental Health Clinic | 21441317 / 21440170 |