YouthDesk Support & Safe Space
Real help, on your terms.
This page works without an account. Start with the emergency contacts below if you need help right now, or read about the kinds of support we're building below that.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact one of these now. You do not need an account to use them.
- 112National
National Emergency Number — Nigeria's toll-free emergency line, for police, fire, or medical emergencies.
- 070 0000 6463Lagos
Lagos Lifeline — Free, confidential tele-mental-health support from Lagos State, answered by a trained counsellor.
- 020 1410 6463Lagos
Lagos Lifeline (second line) — An alternative Lagos Lifeline number if the line above is engaged.
- 090 9000 6463Lagos
Lagos Lifeline (WhatsApp) — Message Lagos Lifeline on WhatsApp if a phone call isn't safe or possible right now.
- 08000 333 333Lagos
Lagos DSVA (Domestic & Sexual Violence) — Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency, 24/7 toll-free line.
These are Nigeria-focused resources, strongest in Lagos today. The Quick Exit button in the corner takes you to a neutral site immediately — it does not clear your browser history.
YouthDesk is not an emergency service and does not replace the police, healthcare professionals, lawyers, or counsellors. For anything life-threatening, always use the contacts above first.
Kinds of support we're building
These pathways are still being built and reviewed for safety, privacy, and legal soundness before they open. We'd rather be honest about that than show you a button that doesn't work. None of them are currently accepting requests.
Legal Help
Coming soonA pathway toward legal guidance for issues like unfair treatment, contracts, documentation, or knowing your rights as a young person.
This pathway is still being built, including review by qualified legal professionals. It isn't open yet.
Report Police Misconduct
Coming soonA private space to describe an experience involving police conduct. This is not a police hotline, and nothing is sent to police without your explicit, separate consent.
This pathway is still being built, including safeguards so nothing is shared without your consent. It isn't open yet.
Safe Space (Mental Health & Emotional Support)
Coming soonA space to talk about stress, anxiety, grief, or other emotional struggles, with a path toward qualified support.
This pathway is still being built, including review by qualified mental health professionals. It isn't open yet.
Rehab & Substance Support
Coming soonInformation and a path toward support for you or someone you care about dealing with substance use, without judgment.
This pathway is still being built, including review of appropriate referral partners. It isn't open yet.
Domestic & Sexual Violence Support
Coming soonA safety-first space for support around domestic or sexual violence. Nothing is shared without your say, and you control what happens next.
This pathway is still being built, with safety review as the top priority. It isn't open yet. If you're in immediate danger, use the emergency contacts above.
Talk to Someone
Coming soonNot sure where to start? Describe what's going on, in your own words, and get pointed toward the right kind of support.
This pathway is still being built. It isn't open yet.