Spanish phrases
Urgent help
Necesito ayuda urgente.
Self-harm risk
Podría hacerme daño.
Call emergency services
¿Puede ayudarme a llamar a emergencias?
Mental-health support
Necesito apoyo de salud mental.
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Costa Rica
Mental-health support in Costa Rica
Starter emergency and mental-health signposting for people in Costa Rica.
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If there is immediate danger
If there is immediate danger in Costa Rica, use 911 or the nearest local emergency service. Emergency numbers and availability can vary, so check local sources if it is safe to do so.
Thrive & Rise is not an emergency service. This page is here to help you find trusted support quickly.
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Quick answer for Costa Rica
If you are looking for mental-health support in Costa Rica, 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 Find a Helpline and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.
Emergency number: 911
First support route: Search emotional and crisis support in Costa Rica
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.
These phrases are a simple translation aid, not a professional medical translation. If there is immediate danger, use the emergency number on this page.
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Mental-health support in Costa Rica
What emergency number should I use in Costa Rica? +
If there is immediate danger in Costa Rica, use 911 or the nearest local emergency service. Emergency numbers and availability can vary, so check local sources if it is safe to do so.
Where can I find mental-health support in Costa Rica? +
For non-emergency support in Costa Rica, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is Find a Helpline: Search emotional and crisis support in Costa Rica.
Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in Costa Rica? +
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 Costa Rica 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.