Essential Contact Numbers for Families with Kids in Qatar
Emegency Contact Numbers for Families in Qatar at a Glance
Immediate Emergencies
Children’s Medical Emergencies
- Sidra Medicine Pediatric Emergency Department – Open 24/7 for children and young people from birth to 18 years.
- 4003 3333 – Sidra Medicine general enquiries (not an ambulance hotline).
- 4439 6066 – HMC Pediatric Emergency Advice, a 24/7 hotline for parents and caregivers seeking advice about children’s urgent health concerns.
- Sidra Pediatric Urgent Care – Open daily from 8 AM to midnight for non-critical conditions; charges apply.
Poisoning
- 4003 1111 – Qatar Poison Center at Sidra Medicine. Free, confidential telephone advice for suspected poisoning, including accidental ingestion of medicines, cleaning products or chemicals, and certain bites and stings. Available 9 AM–1 AM, seven days a week.
- Call 999 immediately if the child is in a life-threatening condition.
Cybercrime & Online Threats
- 6681 5757 – Ministry of Interior Cybercrime Combating Centre hotline.
- 2347 444 – Additional contact number listed for the centre.
- cccc@moi.gov.qa – Email for reporting cybercrime, including online blackmail, threats and account hacking.
Bullying & Child Protection
919 – AMAN Centre: A 24/7 multilingual hotline supporting women and children affected by violence and abuse, with access to social, psychological and legal support.
4003 4000 – Sidra Child Protection Helpline: For concerns about suspected child abuse or neglect. Confidential support during working hours; leave a voicemail with your name and number if unanswered.
155 – Ministry of Education and Higher Education: General enquiries and concerns involving public or private schools. You can also email info@edu.gov.qa. For school bullying, contact the school’s counsellor or safeguarding lead.
999 – Call if a child is in immediate danger.
Mental Health Support
16000, Option 4 – HMC National Mental Health Helpline: Free, confidential support for stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns, including support for children and parents. Select your language, then press 4.
