Counsellor
Obawomiye Blessing
A religious counsellor who uses her counselling abilities to help people become better.
Free, anonymous counselling
You don't have to carry it alone.
ZeroDepression is a volunteer-run space where you can speak openly with a caring counsellor. It's free, anonymous and judgement-free.
Toll-free line 0800 1100 2200. All calls are free of charge. How it works
- Free of charge
- Anonymous
- Volunteer-led
Toll-free line0800 1100 2200
Your identity stays privateWe never ask who you are
What we offer
Support that meets you where you are
Bringing a smile back to your face starts with being heard.
Guidance
At ZeroDepression we guide you toward a mentally healthy life.
Counselling
Our counsellors are on hand to listen to everything you have to say with an open mind, while you remain anonymous.
Follow-up
Our counsellors walk with you through your mental health journey so you can become the best version of yourself.
Assistance
We are here in difficult times to help you make the best decision. Start a conversation with us.
Meet ZeroDepression
A safe place to say what you've been holding in
Created out of a desire to find a solution to rising depression among young people, ZeroDepression connects you with counsellors who provide guidance for free.
How it works
Three simple steps to feeling heard
Reach out
Call our toll-free line, start an anonymous chat, or send a message. You never have to share your name.
Talk to a counsellor
Speak openly with someone who listens with an open mind and no bias.
Keep going, together
Counsellors follow up with you along your journey so you're never left to work it out alone.
Join the conversation
Our Instagram and Twitter spaces
We host spaces on Instagram and Twitter where we talk openly about topics related to mental health. Come and listen, learn something new, and see that you are not alone.
Follow us on both so you never miss a conversation.
Outreach
Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Mental Health Walk.
Our volunteers took to the road to talk about mental health and to let people know that free, anonymous counselling is a call away.
Our joy givers
Meet some of our counsellors
Kind, patient listeners who volunteer their time so that no one has to struggle in silence.
Counsellor
Ajibade Adeola
An empathetic fellow and a great listener who keeps an open mind, with no bias in his conversations.
Counsellor
Ajibade Olusola
Understands how hard life's hurdles can get, and uses positive words of affirmation to encourage people.
Happy users
What people say about us
I'm glad that I was able to bare out my mind without feeling like a bad person.
I came to the platform with a heavy heart, but the counsellors are caring and loving. I dismissed my suicidal thoughts at once. Thank you, ZeroDepression team.
Giving birth to a new child was sort of overwhelming for me, but talking to a counsellor here gave me a bit of relief.
Stories and guides
From our blog
Learn how to fight depression, read how others have, and find a little cheer.
How to help a friend who is depressed
You don't need to be a counsellor to help someone you love through depression. Here is what to say, what to avoid, and how to look after yourself too.
Read article
Small daily habits that help on hard days
When depression makes everything feel heavy, small steps still count. Six gentle habits that can make hard days a little lighter.
Read article
Talking to your family about depression
Telling your family you are struggling can feel harder than the struggle itself. How to prepare, what to say, and what to do if it doesn't go well.
Read articleWorking together
Our partners
People and organisations partnering with us, and those who have partnered with us.
Partner · Lagos, Nigeria
Arogi Trauma Care Foundation
Arogi Trauma Care Foundation (ATCF) makes free counselling and therapy accessible to people dealing with trauma. It offers free counselling through a toll-free hotline and in-person sessions, and raises mental health awareness through talks on radio, television, newspapers and social media.
We have worked side by side on outreaches such as the Mental Health Walk at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
Our supporters
Thank you to the organisations that have put smiles on the faces of our users. Thank you for believing in our dream.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Call our toll-free line any time and talk to someone who listens. It costs nothing and you don't have to give your name.