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Practical guides on mental health, our published reports, and news from our work. Everything here is written by Letters to Strangers Liberia.

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Report · Strategy

Five-Year Strategic Plan 2027–2031

Our five strategic priorities, measurable targets and implementation roadmap for 2027–2031.

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Report · Move To Heal

Move To Heal Youth Mental Health Clinic

The clinic's purpose, services, clinical approach, safeguarding and implementation phases.

Download PDF (20 pages, 3.1 MB)
Report · Our model

The L2SLiberia Operating Model

How the hotline, Mobile Clinic, referral network and community work fit together as one system.

Download PDF (17 pages, 3.3 MB)
Report · Partnerships

What We Offer: Services and Partnerships

Every service we offer, who it is for, and costed ways to support our work.

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Report · Impact

The Evidence-Based Story of L2SLiberia

The challenge, our response, the evidence so far, and what comes next.

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Article · Getting help

What happens when you call 9898

Calling a hotline for the first time can feel hard. Here is what to expect, step by step.

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Article · Understanding mental health

Stress, anxiety and low mood: knowing the signs

Everyone feels worried or sad sometimes. These signs suggest it may be time to talk to someone.

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News · Campaigns

World Mental Health Day 2026 with the Ministry of Health

Our 2026 campaign, 'Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change', was planned with the Ministry of Health's Mental Health Unit.

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Article · Supporting others

How to support a friend who is struggling

You do not need to be an expert to help. Listening well is one of the most powerful things you can do.

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Article · Stigma

Mental illness is not a curse: common myths and facts

Stigma keeps people silent. Here are some common beliefs about mental health, and what is true.

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News · Move To Heal

Move To Heal enters its final preparation phase

Liberia's first dedicated youth mental health clinic is being prepared under Ministry of Health registration, clinical protocols and a safeguarding framework.

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Article · Understanding mental health

Living with grief and loss

Grief has no timetable. Understanding it can make it a little easier to carry.

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Article · Coping

Looking after yourself after a frightening experience

After violence, an accident or another shocking event, strong reactions are common. These steps can help.

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News · Media

Building a mental health system from the ground

Our Country Director wrote in the Liberian Investigator about how the hotline and Call Management System work.

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Youth mental health

Common questions

Mental health is how we think, feel and cope with life. Everyone has mental health, just as everyone has physical health. It can be good at some times and harder at others.