Mental Health Resources in Doha
Emergency Mental Health Care
An emergency is an injury, illness, or situation that is life-threatening.
Within Education City
- Call 4454 0999 or 5556 4701
Outside of Education City
- Call 999 or go to the nearest emergency room
Urgent Mental Health Care and support
An urgency is an acute situation that needs immediate professional assistance, but does not pose an immediate health threat. Urgent care and support services are typically needed in situations such as these:
- I am having thoughts of suicide and/or I am not sure I can keep myself safe.
- I recently intentionally physically self-injured enough to require medical attention.
- I am having thoughts of harming someone else and may act on them.
- I am hearing voices or seeing things that no one else sees or hears.
- I have recently gone two or more days without any sleep and do not feel tired
- I have recently been physically or sexually assaulted or threatened with bodily harm.
- I believe my life is in danger.
- Someone I know (e.g., a friend, family member) is in a life-threatening situation.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 999
or go to the local emergency room.
Within Education City
NU-Q Counseling and Wellness
Phone: 4454-5073/5082
Student Affairs Suite
Sunday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
24/7 Urgent Mental Health Care and Support Services
To address a non-life-threatening mental health urgency when you are physically located in Qatar, call 3061-8481 to be connected with the Counseling and Wellness staff.
Faculty and Staff Consultations
Faculty, staff, and administration may consult with Counseling and Wellness staff about a student urgency. Call 3061-8481 and ask for the counselor on-call.
Outside Education City
Al-Ahli Hospital - Psychiatry
Web: http://www.ahlihospital.com/index.php/psychiatry/physicians/
Phone: 4489 8888
Dr. Mahdu’s Clinic
Dr. Mahdu Padwa, female psychiatrist
Phone: 4486-7099
drmadhupahwa@qatar.net.qa
Doha Clinic Hospital
Psychiatry
Dr. Hanadi Jaber, female psychiatrist
Web: http://dohaclinichospital.com/en/departments.php?id=19
Phone: 4438-4333
Dr. Aju's Clinic
Dr. Aju, psychiatrist
Web: drajusclinic.com
Phone: 4436 5051
Hamad Medical Corporation - Psychiatry Outpatient Department
Psychiatrists and counselors
Phone: 4438 4599
Routine Care for Mental Health
Within Education City
NU-Q Counseling and Wellness
4454-5073/5082
Student Affairs Suite
Sunday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:00pm
wellness@qatar.northwestern.edu
General inquiries can be emailed. Do not email if you are having an urgency or emergency. For more immediate assistance during business hours contact the number above. For urgent mental health care while in Qatar, contact 3061-8481. For emergencies, call 999.
Make an appointment
QF Primary Health Care Clinic - Multaqa (EC Student Center)
Sunday-Thursday: call to verify operating times
Friday/Saturday: closed
Psychiatry services available on Tuesdays only.
Call: 4454 1244 and 4454 1240
You will need to meet with a general practicitioner first who will then refer you for a psychiatric appointmnet. At this time, services are free of charge with a student insurance card. There is no guarantee that it will continue to be at no cost for students.