Befrienders Ipoh Launches 1st Mental Health Awareness Series in 2026

By KT Leong

Befrienders Ipoh proudly announces the launch of its 1st Mental Health Awareness Series in 2026, a community initiative designed to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention while encouraging volunteer participation.

Befrienders Ipoh is a voluntary hotline dedicated to supporting individuals in distress and those with suicidal thoughts. We provide free, confidential emotional support through befriending and are part of Befrienders Worldwide.

The series will feature seven interactive training sessions covering:

• Essentials of Befriending
  · Suicide Awareness
  · Mental Health Literacy
  · Active Listening
  · Self-awareness
  · Personality Profiling
  · Emotional Literacy

These sessions are open to the public and to individuals interested in becoming volunteers.

Eligibility to be a Befriender includes:

• Age 25 and above
  · Completion of all training sessions
  · Passing a selection interview
  · Commitment of at least 3 hours per week
  · Dedication to continuously improving befriending skills

Registration closes on April 15, 2026. Participants may register by scanning the QR code or via the link: https://forms.gle/dN8Xm7AWmQoC3kgaA.

For further inquiry, contact WhatsApp: +60 17-519 4752 (Chat instantly https://wa.me/60175194752 ) Facebook: Befrienders Ipoh