If you need
help right now,
you're already in the right place.
No assessment. No waiting list. No judgement. Pick the fastest route below — every one of them connects you to a real human in under five minutes.
Reach a trained Companion now.
WhatsApp Companion
Anonymous chat with a trained peer supporter. Typical first response under 5 minutes. Available 24/7.
Open WhatsApp →Call Us
+234 814 052 0164
Speak directly to a Companion. 24/7. Calls are confidential.
HEvolve Companion
Read about how the service works, who the Companions are, and what to expect from a conversation before you reach out.
About Companion →When to reach out.
None of these signs make you weak. They make you human. And they mean it's time to talk to someone.
You feel persistently sad, empty, or hopeless.
You've lost interest in things you used to enjoy.
You feel angry or irritable more than usual.
You've been withdrawing from people or situations.
You're using substances to cope.
You've had thoughts of harming yourself or ending your life. Please reach out now — call +234 814 052 0164.
When you reach out.
You message us
Anonymous. No forms. Just say what's happening — or just say "hi".
A Companion responds
Within five minutes during the day; usually under 30 at night.
You talk
For as long as you need. No judgement. No clinical language unless you want it.
Optional next step
If you want, we connect you to a therapist, in-person group, or follow-up. Always your call.
Worried about a man
in your life?
You don't need to have the right words. You just need to show up. Here's how.
Ask directly.
"Are you okay?" — and mean it. Wait for the real answer.
Listen without fixing.
You don't need to have answers. Just presence.
Normalise the conversation.
Share that you've struggled too, if that's true.
Stay consistent.
Check in more than once.
Refer to HEvolve Companion.
Share this page or the WhatsApp link with him. Removing the friction is the gift.
Articles & stories.
Sometimes you're not ready to message anyone. That's fine. Our Resources page collects articles, interviews, and stories from other Nigerian men. Reading sometimes opens the door to talking.
Browse Resources →Therapist referrals.
For ongoing care beyond peer support, we can connect you to a vetted therapist, psychiatrist, or crisis counsellor in your city. Tell a Companion and they'll route you.
Request a Referral →Emergency & Crisis Services
If you or someone you know is in acute distress, experiencing self-harm urges, or having thoughts of suicide, contact these verified 24/7 emergency resources immediately:
Peer Support vs. Medical Care
HEvolve Foundation is a peer-support and advocacy organisation. HEvolve Companion provides compassionate, confidential peer support and emotional first aid from trained community responders. It does not constitute licensed clinical psychotherapy, psychiatric diagnosis, or medical treatment.
If you require formal psychological evaluation, medication management, or specialized psychiatric care, we are glad to facilitate warm referrals to qualified, licensed mental healthcare providers throughout Nigeria.