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.
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Switzerland
Mental-health support in Switzerland
Starter emergency and mental-health signposting for people in Switzerland.
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If there is immediate danger
If there is immediate danger in Switzerland, use 112 or 144 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 Switzerland
If you are looking for mental-health support in Switzerland, 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: 112 or 144
First support route: Search emotional and crisis support in Switzerland
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.
French phrases
Urgent help
J'ai besoin d'aide urgente.
Self-harm risk
Je risque de me faire du mal.
Call emergency services
Pouvez-vous m'aider à appeler les secours ?
Mental-health support
J'ai besoin d'un soutien en santé mentale.
Italian phrases
Urgent help
Ho bisogno di aiuto urgente.
Self-harm risk
Potrei farmi del male.
Call emergency services
Può aiutarmi a chiamare i servizi di emergenza?
Mental-health support
Ho bisogno di supporto per la salute mentale.
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 Switzerland
What emergency number should I use in Switzerland? +
If there is immediate danger in Switzerland, use 112 or 144 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 Switzerland? +
For non-emergency support in Switzerland, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is Find a Helpline: Search emotional and crisis support in Switzerland.
Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in Switzerland? +
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 Switzerland 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.