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Mental-health support in Germany

Free crisis and emotional-support options for people in Germany.

Last reviewed: 9 September 2026

If there is immediate danger

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Support options

TelefonSeelsorge

Free 24/7 emotional and crisis support.

Call 0800 111 0 111

TelefonSeelsorge alternate number

Free 24/7 emotional and crisis support.

Call 0800 111 0 222

TelefonSeelsorge short number

Free emotional-support number where available.

What to do next

+ If someone is in immediate medical danger, call 112.
+ If you need to talk, contact TelefonSeelsorge by phone or online support.
+ If you are outside Germany, check whether the number works before relying on it.

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