Friendship Bench - Zimbabwe

Friendship Bench - Zimbabwe Friendship Bench Zimbabwe is an evidence-based mental health intervention. We provide free talk therapy. We are a member of the Friendship Bench global network.
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Friendship Bench provides free mental health and psychosocial support for people struggling with mild to moderate mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Working with community health workers trained in problem-solving therapy and behavioural activation we are bridging the mental health treatment gap in Zimbabwe and beyond. The talk therapy intervention is accessible at primary care clinics as well as via WhatsApp so it is widely accessible.

Here are some frequently asked questions and the answers. If you want to know more about Friendship Bench Zimbabwe and t...
08/06/2026

Here are some frequently asked questions and the answers.

If you want to know more about Friendship Bench Zimbabwe and the work we are doing, kindly visit our website 🌐 www.friendshipbenchzimbabwe.org

For too long, myths have kept men suffering in silence. The truth is that mental health challenges can affect anyone and...
05/06/2026

For too long, myths have kept men suffering in silence. The truth is that mental health challenges can affect anyone and seeking support shows courage not weakness.

Let us replace Stigma with Understanding and Myths with Facts. 💚

04/06/2026

Many young men carry the weight of expectations silently. The pressure to succeed in school, support their families and to set an example as the male child, can sometimes be overwhelming.

Yet many choose to suffer in silence fearing they will be judged, misunderstood or labelled if they speak about their struggles. But no one should have to carry that burden alone. Speaking up is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength. 💚

Reach out to us today, and get the mental health support you need.

03/06/2026

Too many men are suffering in silence.

When life becomes overwhelming, drugs and substances may seem like an escape but they solve nothing. They often deepen the struggle and make it harder to find a way out.

Choose conversation over silence, choose support over suffering alone and above all choose hope.

Reach out to Friendship Bench today and let’s talk about it. 💚

Behind a lot of smiles are battles no one sees. Too many men are carrying pain, stress, disappointment and loneliness in...
02/06/2026

Behind a lot of smiles are battles no one sees.

Too many men are carrying pain, stress, disappointment and loneliness in silence because they fear the discrimination that comes after they open up.

Let us create an environment where men feel safe to open up about what they are facing because what they are going through matters, their feelings matter and above all their lives matters.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and in need of someone to talk to, please reach out to us today 💚.

We were honoured to be part of the first Her Miles Run yesterday, a powerful celebration of women's strength, resilience...
01/06/2026

We were honoured to be part of the first Her Miles Run yesterday, a powerful celebration of women's strength, resilience and wellbeing. 💚👟

The event provided a platform to connect with women from different backgrounds, raise awareness about the importance of mental health and reaffirm our shared commitment to creating communities where every woman feels seen, heard and supported.

A big thank you to Wellness Without Limits for inviting us to be a part of this great event!

As we continue commemorating Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we remain committed to strengthening community ment...
27/05/2026

As we continue commemorating Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we remain committed to strengthening community mental health systems through collaboration and partnership. 💚

This month, we successfully held a sensitisation meeting with Bulawayo City Council Mental Health Nurses from 3 districts to strengthen referral pathways and enhance mental health service delivery at primary healthcare level. The meeting brought together key stakeholders including the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, the Provincial Mental Health Officer and the Deputy Mental Health Officer.

Together, we explored ways to improve coordinated care for clients and strengthen access to quality mental health support within communities.

15/05/2026

Here are a few words from Grandmother Sheba on her visit to Belgium and receiving the KBF Africa Prize on behalf of all the grandmothers in Zimbabwe and beyond.

From a Friendship Bench at Western Triangle clinic in Harare Zimbabwe, to the global stage in Belgium 🇿🇼🇧🇪One of our inc...
14/05/2026

From a Friendship Bench at Western Triangle clinic in Harare Zimbabwe, to the global stage in Belgium 🇿🇼🇧🇪

One of our incredible Friendship Bench grandmothers, Gogo Sheba proudly stood alongside the team to receive the KBF Africa Prize. For years, our grandmothers have offered a listening ear, created safe spaces and gave hope to over a million people across communities in Zimbabwe.

Seeing their work recognised on an international stage is a celebration of compassion, resilience and the impact of human connection. This moment belongs to every grandmother who continues to change lives, one conversation at a time.

Address

4 Weale Road
Harare

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 13:00

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+263715191738

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