The Open CornerSupport
If you need help right now.
The Unburdening is peer support. It is not therapy and it is not an emergency service. If you are struggling, these are real people you can reach today.
In immediate danger? Call 112, Nigeria's national emergency number, or go to the nearest hospital. If you are with someone in danger, stay with them until help arrives.
Prefer to write it down? Email connect@theopencorner.org and a coordinator will read it personally and reply.
Helplines in Nigeria
Someone will pick up.
| Service | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Emergency Number | 112 | Toll-free, nationwide, 24/7, for any life-threatening emergency. |
| Safe Place Nigeria | 0800 800 2000 | Toll-free, 24/7 crisis counselling, run by She Writes Woman. |
| MANI Crisis Line | 0809 111 6264 0811 168 0686 | 24/7 peer-led emotional support, Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative. |
| The Open Corner | Email us | connect@theopencorner.org – not a crisis line, but a coordinator reads every message. |
Helpline availability can change. If a number does not connect, try another or contact your local emergency services.
Strength is not carrying it alone.Strength is learning where to set it down.THE UNBURDENING
Talking to someone
You do not have to carry it alone.
If something from a session is still sitting with you, that is normal. Reach out to a friend or family member you trust, a counsellor, or one of the lines above. You can also email connect@theopencorner.org any time. Asking for help is not weakness.