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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.

The services listed here are free of charge within Switzerland. You will find international emergency contacts below.

Die Dargebotene Hand (The Helping Hand)

Crisis line for adults – around the clock, anonymous, confidential and free
Phone: 143
Chat & e-mail counselling: 143.ch

Pro Juventute – for children and teenagers

Counselling and help around the clock, anonymous and free
Phone or SMS: 147
Chat & web: 147.ch
For parents: parental counselling at projuventute.ch

In the event of acute suicidal danger or other life-threatening emergencies, call immediately: 144 (Switzerland/Austria) · 112 (Germany, works Europe-wide). Crisis lines around the clock: Die Dargebotene Hand 143 (CH) · Telefonseelsorge 142 (AT) · Telefonseelsorge 0800 111 0 111 (DE).

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