• Call the European emergency number: 112 (or your local emergency number).

• If you can, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

• If you are in Germany and need urgent medical advice, you can also contact the medical on-call service: 116 117.

 

If you are concerned about a child or teen’s safety (urgent, but not life-threatening):

• In Germany (and other EU countries where available), call the Children and Youth Helpline: 116 111.

• If you are in the UK or ROI, call Samaritans: 116 123 (or 999/112 for emergency).

• If you are in the US or Canada, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

 

If you are outside Germany and need an international directory of local crisis lines:

• Befrienders Worldwide: https://www.befrienders.org/

• IASP (International Association for Suicide Prevention) crisis centres list: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/

 

If you are not in immediate danger but need support right now:

• Contact your GP/Doctor or treating clinician as soon as possible.

• Ask someone you trust to stay with you, and remove anything that could be used for self-harm.

• If there is immediate danger, do not wait for an email response. Call emergency services now.