Emergency resources

Please be aware that the contacts below are general helplines and are often operated by volunteers who do not have specific training in sexual health or managing sexual attraction to children.

Austria (AT) – 142 Telefonseelsorge
Call 142 – Hotline 142 is available 24/7, providing confidential and free support for anyone in crisis, feeling lonely, or simply in need of someone to talk to.

Belgium (BE) – Télé-Accueil
Call 107 – “Télé-Accueil” offers free, confidential 24/7 phone support at 107 and online chat support from 1 pm to 3 am, with all services provided in French and delivered by trained volunteers who offer a safe space to talk.

Croatia (CR) – Linija pomoći Plavi telefon
Call 38514833888 – “Linija pomoći Plavi telefon” provides free mental health support through volunteers in Croatia and runs programs for youth development, addiction prevention, and disability support.

Cyprus (CY) – Cyprus Samaritans
Call 80007773 – “Cyprus Samaritans” provides confidential emotional support through trained volunteers in Paphos and Limassol, assisting those in distress or struggling to cope, with funding primarily generated from their charity shops. This service is offered in English and Greek.

Czechia (CZE) – Modrá linka
Call 608 902 410 – “Modra linka” offers 24/7 phone support for anyone in a mental health crisis, with additional chat and email options available in Czech and English with the goal to help finding solutions and stability together.

Denmark (DK) – Psykiatrifonden, Mental Health Helpline
Call 39252525 – “Psykiatrifonden’s Mental Health Helpline” offers free, confidential support via phone and online chat for anyone in Denmark experiencing emotional distress, with a focus on suicide prevention, and provides empathetic assistance from trained counselors and volunteers.

Estonia (EE) – Eluliin
Call 655 8088 – “Ellulin” is a non-profit organization offering anonymous and confidential emotional and psychological support through trained volunteers and professionals, including crisis intervention.

Finland (FI) – Kriisipuhelin
Call 09 2525 0111 – “Kriisipuhelin” offers free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone facing emotional challenges, including mental health crises and suicide prevention, with trained counselors and volunteers providing empathetic, non-judgmental assistance. Services are available in Finnish, Swedish, Arabic, English, and Russian.

France (FR) – SOS Amitié
Call 09 72 39 40 50 – “S.O.S Amitié France” provides free, confidential, and non-judgmental listening support 24/7 by phone, through chat from 1 pm to 3 am, and via messaging (with responses within 48 hours).

Germany (DE) – Telefonseelsorge
Call 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222 – “Telefonseelsorge” is a volunteer-based organization made up of over 8,000 volunteers. They offer 24/7 support to anyone seeking mental health assistance through phone, chat, email, and face-to-face counseling.

Greece (GR) – 24ωρη Γραμμή Παρέμβασης για την Αυτοκτονία
Call 1018 – “1018” is Greece’s only 24-hour suicide prevention hotline, offering anonymous and confidential support with the option for an immediate meeting with a specialist.

Ireland (IE) – Text About It’ by spunout
Call 50808 – “Text About It” offers free, anonymous, 24/7 support through trained volunteers via text, helping you navigate your feelings and find a clear path forward.

Italy (IT) – Telefono Amico
Call 02 99777 – “Telefono Amico” is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing a listening ear to anyone experiencing loneliness, distress, sadness, or anger.

Lithuania (LT) – Vilties Linija
Call 116123 – “Vilties Linija” offers free and anonymous emotional support to adults in Lithuania via phone and letters, with all counselors and volunteers adhering to ethical principles of counseling.

Latvia (LV) – Vienotais krīzes tālrunis
Call 24551700 – “Vienotais krīzes tālrunis” offers free, confidential, and compassionate 24/7 support to adults in Latvia for a wide range of mental health issues, including abuse, anxiety, depression, and more, with trained counselors available to listen and help, dedicated to suicide prevention.

Luxembourg (LU) – SOS Détresse
Call 454545 – “SOS Déstresse” ensures anonymity, discretion, and respect while offering emotional support for various needs and information on professional services if required. Support is available in Luxembourgish, German, French, and English, with additional chat support provided in Portuguese.

Malta (MT) – Crisis Resolution Malta
Call 35699339966 – “Crisis Resolution Malta” offers free, 24/7 confidential support from a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychotherapists and counselors for anyone facing emotional challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, PTSD & trauma and suicidal ideations in English.

Netherlands (NL) – de Luisterlijn
Call 880767000 – “De Luisterlijn” provides free, 24/7 confidential support for adults facing a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges, offering empathetic assistance from trained volunteers through phone and online chat.

Poland (PL) – 116S0S.PL
Call 116 123 – “116SOS.PL” provides confidential support and guidance for you or your loved ones during crises, without judgment or imposed solutions.

Portugal (PT) – SOS voz Amiga
Call 912 802 669 or 963 524 660 – “SOS Voz Amiga” provides confidential, empathetic support through trained volunteers for individuals experiencing loneliness, anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts, emphasizing non-judgment, and anonymity.

Slovakia (SK) – Linka dôvery Nezábudka
Call 0800 800 566 – “Linka dôvery Nezábudka” offers free 24/7 support with a team of experienced professionals for individuals experiencing psychological stress, depressive moods, or anxiety.

Slovenia (SI) – Zaupni Telefon Samarijan
Call 116 123 – “Zaupni telefon Samarijan” offers free, anonymous support 24/7 from trained volunteers who are here to listen and help alleviate your distress.

Spain (ES) – Teléfono de la esperanza
Call 717003717 – “Teléfono de la Esperanza” provides 24/7 urgent, free, anonymous support for emotional crises including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts via phone or chat through trained volunteers, with services available in Spanish and Portuguese.

Sweden (SE) – Mind Sjalvmordslinjen
Call 90 101 – “Mind” is a Swedish organization dedicated to supporting mental health through 24/7 crisis assistance, suicidal thoughts, self-help tools, educational resources, and volunteer-based support, with a vision of prioritizing mental well-being for everyone.

Switzerland (CH) – 143.ch
Call 143 – “Verband Tel 143” offers 24/7 empathetic listening and respectful support for individuals in acute crises or ongoing concerns, with trained volunteers providing confidential assistance in German, English, French, or Italian, regardless of background or personal circumstances.

Hungary (HU) – LESZ
Call 116-123 – “LESZ” provides anonymous, empathetic support during crises such as suicidal thoughts, emotional traumas, and other difficult situations, helping callers restore balance and find effective solutions, and is staffed by trained volunteers available 24/7.

United Kingdom (UK) – Samaritans
Call 116 123 – “Samaritans Helpline” offers free, confidential support 24/7 by phone for anyone in the UK dealing with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or mental health issues, with empathetic volunteers available to provide help.

USA (US) – Crisis Text Line
Call 741741 – “Crisis Text Line” provides free, 24/7 text-based mental health support and crisis intervention, leveraging a network of trained volunteers to offer empathetic, nonjudgmental assistance and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to navigate their crises.