If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call one of these services now. They are free, confidential, and there for you.
In immediate life-threatening situations dial 144 (ambulance) or 133 (police).
These numbers work from anywhere in Austria – free and anonymous.
If you are young and need help – here are people who will listen.
This list applies Austria-wide. Each federal state has additional services – crisis teams, women's shelters, intervention units. A complete overview is available on the official website of the Social Ministry.
Call Telefonseelsorge on 142 right now. You don't need to explain anything – they are there to listen. If you are in immediate danger, dial 144.
The women's helpline (0800 222 555) helps 24/7, confidentially and free of charge. Men can reach the men's emergency line on 0800 246 247. In acute danger: 133 (police).
Dial 144 or 133. If a child is seeking help themselves or you are a young person who wants to talk: Rat auf Draht on 147 (24/7, free).
Telefonseelsorge 142 or the Ö3 Kummernummer 116 123 are good first steps. You can call without a specific reason – every feeling counts.
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