Suicide Hotlines and Crisis Lines in Germany
❝Crisis lines and suicide hotlines in Germany offer you the lifeline you need when you need it most. Reach for the phone, make the call, you have nothing to lose.❞
Helplines, crisis lines, and suicide hotlines let you reach out whenever you need and offer a chance to discuss things you might not be ready to share face-to-face.
They are a great way to be heard and get sound advice. Many are open 24/7, and all are free and confidential.
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CRISIS LINES, SUICIDE HOTLINES, AND HELPLINES IN GERMANY
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Emotional Support helpline
The Emotional Support Helpline, operated by Die TelefonSeelsorge, provides emotional support to adults who are suffering from loneliness, are in a state of psychological crisis, or thinking about committing suicide.
Tel: 116 123
TelefonSeelsorge
TelefonSeelsorge offers 24-hour emotional support to people in Germany who are in distress or at risk of suicide.
Tel: 0800 111 0 111
Tel: 0800 111 0 222
International Helpline Berlin
International Helpline Berlin provides emotional support to people in Germany who are in distress or at risk of suicide.
Tel: 030-44 01 06 07
Tel: 030-44 01 06 06 (Russian service)
Berlin Crisis Service
The Berlin Crisis Service provides 24-hour fast and professional assistance for issues including psychosocial crises and acute mental and psychiatric emergencies.
Tel: 030 390 63 10 (Mitte, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg)
Tel: 030 390 63 20 (Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf)
Tel: 030 390 63 30 (Spandau)
Tel: 030 390 6340 (Pankow)
Tel: 030 390 63 50 (Reinickendorf)
Tel: 030 390 63 60 (Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Tempelhof-Schöneberg)
Tel: 030 390 63 70 (Lichtenberg, Marzahn-Hellersdorf phone)
Tel: 030 390 63 80 (Treptow-Köpenick phone)
Tel: 030 390 63 90(Neukölln phone)
Nummergegen Kummer (Elterntelefon)
Nummergegen Kummer (Elterntelefon) offers free and anonymous telephone advice throughout Germany. The line is available from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00, Tuesday and Thursday until 19:00.
Tel: 0800 111 0 550
Guttempler
Guttempler offers 24-hour confidential support to people in Germany who are dealing with addiction problems.
Tel: 0180 365 24 07
Hilfetelefon – Gewalt Gegen Frauen
Hilfetelefon – Gewalt Gegen Frauen helpline is a nationwide counselling service for women who have experienced or are still experiencing violence.
Tel: 08000 116 016
Important: TherapyRoute does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes and cannot replace consulting a healthcare professional. If you face an emergency, please contact a local emergency service. For immediate emotional support, consider contacting a local helpline.
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