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Mental-health support in Austria

Emergency and emotional crisis support options for people in Austria.

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If there is immediate danger

If there is immediate danger, call 112. If someone needs urgent medical help or an ambulance, call 144.

Thrive & Rise is not an emergency service. This page is here to help you find trusted support quickly.

Country support summary

Quick answer for Austria

If you are looking for mental-health support in Austria, start with the emergency guidance if anyone may be in immediate danger. For non-emergency emotional or crisis support, this page lists support options such as TelefonSeelsorge and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.

Emergency number: 112 or 144
First support route: Call 142
Use the source links before sharing, because support details can change.
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This page is currently written in English. If English is hard to read, use your browser translate option, show the phrases below to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support.

Translation aid

German phrases

Urgent help

Ich brauche dringend Hilfe.

Self-harm risk

Ich könnte mir selbst etwas antun.

Call emergency services

Können Sie mir helfen, den Notruf anzurufen?

Mental-health support

Ich brauche psychische Unterstützung.

These phrases are a simple translation aid, not a professional medical translation. If there is immediate danger, use the emergency number on this page.

Support options

TelefonSeelsorge

Crisis and emotional-support helpline in Austria.

Call 142

Common questions

Mental-health support in Austria

What emergency number should I use in Austria? +

If there is immediate danger, call 112. If someone needs urgent medical help or an ambulance, call 144.

Where can I find mental-health support in Austria? +

For non-emergency support in Austria, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is TelefonSeelsorge: Call 142.

Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in Austria? +

No. Thrive & Rise is a signposting platform, not an emergency service, crisis line, medical provider or replacement for professional care. If someone may be in immediate danger, use the emergency number for Austria first.

What if I do not understand English? +

Use your browser translate option, show the language-support phrases on this page to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support. The translated phrases are a simple aid, not professional medical translation.

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