Befrienders Penang

13/05/2026

🌟 Make A Difference With Befrienders Penang 🌟

Someone out there needs a listening ear and you could be the reason they keep going💛

Befrienders Penang is looking for compassionate volunteers to join our 2026 recruitment training. No experience needed, just a caring heart and willingness to support others.

✨ Why volunteer with us?
• Learn active listening skills
• Support mental health in the community
• Meet like-minded people
• Be part of meaningful change

📍 Venue: Women’s Centre For Change
📅 Date: 24 May 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Come for our Recruitment Preview and discover how you can help save lives through emotional support and kindness.

Scan the QR code for directions to WCC.

28/04/2026

Befrienders Penang is looking for volunteers for 2026.
No pressure to “fix” anyone. Sometimes, just being there to listen is already enough.

✨ A safe space, no judgment
🔒 Free & confidential service
🤝 Small acts of care can go a long way

If you’re willing to lend a listening ear, we’d love to have you with us.

Let’s support each other, one conversation at a time 🙂

21/04/2026

This is a simple writeup on what and why of the play

*What happens behind closed doors when the "brave face" finally slips?*

For many in our community, the battle with mental illness is fought in silence and isolation. To bring these stories to light, we are producing a new play titled "I'm Just a Little Unwell."

This production is an intimate, raw exploration of the inner lives of those struggling with mental health challenges, designed to foster empathy and ignite vital conversations

Why This Matters “

We aren’t just putting on a show; we are building a bridge. Our mission is two-fold:
Awareness: To strip away the stigma of mental illness by showing the human reality behind the diagnosis.

Connection: To prove that no one has to walk this path alone.

We are proud to collaborate with Befrienders, a premier NGO dedicated to su***de prevention and emotional support. This partnership ensures that our message is backed by professional resources, offering the audience immediate avenues for help and conversation.

Awareness starts with just one step.

Come and get your tickets here

In the war against one’s own mind, victory is simply making it to tomorrow. "I'm Just a Little Unwell" pulls back the curtain on bipolar disorder and depression. Built on lived experience, this play weaves a story of profound struggle and the radical hope found in the people aro...

31/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the premiere! Your presence made the moment truly special. 🌟

If you missed it, don't worry! The film is now available to watch online. Watch it here! 👇
https://youtu.be/QSdTzyL8FH8

We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. What moved or inspired you the most? 🥰

The Colour Thief is Malaysia’s first AI-animated mental health awareness short film, created in Penang to encourage help-seeking and remind everyone: it’s ok...

09/09/2025

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/09/08/responsible-reporting-media039s-key-role-in-su***de-prevention

GEORGE TOWN: The media plays a crucial role in preventing su***de by ensuring reports are ethical and empathetic, says a state executive councillor.

09/09/2025

https://www.kwongwah.com.my/20250908/%e6%a7%9f%e5%bf%83%e7%81%b5%e6%89%b6%e5%8a%a9%e5%8d%8f%e4%bc%9a%e5%90%81%e5%90%84%e7%95%8c-%e5%8a%a0%e5%bc%ba%e8%b4%a3%e4%bb%bb%e6%84%9f%e9%98%b2%e6%ad%a2%e8%bd%bb%e7%94%9f%e6%a1%88%e5%8f%91%e7%94%9f/

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08/09/2025

📢🔔 Heads up, heads up 🔊

An exciting event Mental Health Matters is coming up in Oct, in conjunction with World Mental Health Day.

💌 Date: Oct 12th, Sun
Time: 8.30am to 3.30pm (a list of program line-up throughout the day)
Venue: Kompleks Cahaya Siswa, USM

🌠 Organizer: Befrienders Penang
Supported by: Pusat Kecemerlangan Kesihatan Mental Kebangsaan, Yayasan Hasanah and M*F
In collaboration with: Unit Kaunseling USM

It's going to be a meaningful 💫 Sunday - a day to remember, a day for self-love 🩷, a day of enlightenment 😇. Be inspired, be supported, be connected.

1️⃣ Mark Oct 12th on your calendar. Block the date.
2️⃣ Pre-register using the QR code/ URL in the poster. Take a peek at the program line-up. 📝Pre-registration is helpful for the organizer.
3️⃣ Share it with your family, friends, associates, colleagues, neighbours, everyone you care about. 🎊
4️⃣ Show up on Oct 12th. Bring a troop. See you there! 😉

01/09/2025

Where are you? Where are you? 🧐

Befrienders Penang is searching for creative winners. Inspire us and be rewarded.

Complete this slogan ” Mental Health begins ...” in 8 to 12 words.

Just follow these steps ⬇️
1️⃣ Like & Follow Befrienders Penang
2️⃣ Tag 2 friends
3️⃣ Submit slogan using QR or link provided in bio.

22/05/2025

Hi Everyone, have you always thought of becoming a Volunteer but not sure what is needed ? Here is an opportunity for you to know more and who knows even become one ! Hurry don’t miss this opportunity and see you soon !

You can also reach us as follows:-

Daily 3pm - 12mn
Call 04-2910100
Whatsapp 011-5670 6261
Email [email protected]
FB Messenger

02/05/2025

Interested in becoming a Befriender? We are now accepting applications for recruitment this year! 📢📢📢

Fill up the application form (link below) and send it to [email protected]

Link to application form⬇️
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13cIjjLHwRrkRFwlIE6fZmb13haC8mLpT/view?usp=drivesdk

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn emotional support skills and be part of the Befrienders Penang family! ☎️

14/04/2025

Thank you for featuring our 48th AGM!

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