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Emergency contacts

Free counselling in
mental health crises.

Are you experiencing an acute mental health crisis?

You don’t have to go through this alone! Take advantage of one of the support services that exist precisly for such situations.

Telephone counselling ‘Telefonseelsorge’

Die Dargebotene Hand” (Phone 143) is an anonymous and free Swiss telephone counseling service for people facing life crises, worries, or loneliness. It is available around the clock by phone (speed dial 143) as well as via chat or email on the official 143.ch website.

Telephone Counseling “Projuventute Switzerland”

Counseling & Help (147): A 24/7 helpline for children and teens facing concerns, problems, or emergencies (by phone, text message, or chat).

Suicide Prevention

ipsilon.ch (Swiss Center for Suicide Prevention)

In the event of acute suicidal danger or other life-threatening emergencies, always call the emergency number 144.

International emergency contacts

Find a helpline

Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you – via online chat, text or phone
findahelpline.com

Befrienders

Global Suicide Prevention
befrienders.org