Mental Health Support in Nigeria: How to Find Qualified Services
Contact providers directly to confirm the support they offer, who provides it, how to book and how follow-up works.
Quick answer
Start by asking a qualified health professional or a trusted local health service where to find appropriate mental health support. You can search published facility records by area, but HealthFacilities.ng does not verify mental health services, individual clinicians or appointment availability. Contact the provider directly and ask what support it offers and who will provide it.
Find a service that fits
The World Health Organization has documented work to integrate mental health services into primary health care in Nigeria, including a programme in Borno State. That historical report describes a programme at that time; it is not a current national directory of providers. Use it as context, not proof that a nearby PHC offers a service today.
Search by area or facility name in the directory and check the Federal Ministry of Health’s Nigeria Health Facility Registry for a facility record. Neither source confirms the type of mental health support currently offered. Ask the provider whether it offers assessment, counselling or other care relevant to your needs, how to book, what the likely fees are and how follow-up works.
Questions to ask when you call
- What kind of mental health support is available at this location?
- Who provides it, and what qualifications or registration should I check?
- Is an appointment or referral needed?
- Can the provider explain confidentiality and how records are handled?
- What are the fees and payment options, and is insurance accepted?
- If this service is not suitable, can the provider refer me elsewhere?
You can write down questions before calling and ask a trusted person to help you make contact if that feels easier. Avoid posting personal health details publicly to seek recommendations.
If support is urgent
If someone may be in immediate danger, contact a qualified professional or local emergency service rather than waiting for a directory search. This page is not a crisis assessment or hotline. This draft requires qualified clinician review and current local service research before publication.
Sources and further reading
- Nigeria Health Facility Registry · Federal Ministry of Health and Social WelfareFacility record lookup; no mental health service availability is asserted.
- WHO Nigeria mental health services in primary healthcare · World Health Organization Regional Office for AfricaHistorical programme report from 2017; not evidence of current service availability or a national provider list.
Health information here is general and does not replace advice from a qualified health professional. Directory records do not confirm that a facility is open or offers a particular service today. Contact the facility before travelling.