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Mental-health support in Portugal

Emergency, health and emotional-support options for people in Portugal.

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If there is immediate danger

If there is immediate danger or urgent medical need, call 112.

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 Portugal

If you are looking for mental-health support in Portugal, 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 SNS 24 and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.

Emergency number: 112
First support route: Call 808 24 24 24
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

Portuguese phrases

Urgent help

Preciso de ajuda urgente.

Self-harm risk

Posso machucar a mim mesmo.

Call emergency services

Você pode me ajudar a ligar para a emergência?

Mental-health support

Preciso de apoio de saúde mental.

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

SNS 24

National health line with mental-health guidance routes where available.

Call 808 24 24 24

Common questions

Mental-health support in Portugal

What emergency number should I use in Portugal? +

If there is immediate danger or urgent medical need, call 112.

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

For non-emergency support in Portugal, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is SNS 24: Call 808 24 24 24.

Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in Portugal? +

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 Portugal 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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