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Helplines in Belgium

Zelfmoordlijn 1813 Centrum ter Preventie van Zelfdoding

Main helpline Open 24/7

Free, anonymous 24/7 suicide prevention helpline for Dutch-speaking Belgium. Support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, those concerned about others, and bereaved individuals. Phone support 24/7, chat daily 17:00-24:00 (Wed 12:00-24:00), email within 5 business days.

Télé-Accueil Télé-Accueil

Open 24/7

Free, anonymous 24/7 listening service in French. Over 300 trained volunteers across 6 Belgian centers provide emotional support for various life difficulties. Handles over 350 calls daily.

Peer support

Tele-Onthaal Tele-Onthaal

Open 24/7

Free, anonymous 24/7 listening service in Dutch. Trained volunteers provide emotional support for various life difficulties including crisis situations, relationship problems, loneliness, and distress. Phone available 24/7, chat every evening and Wednesday/Sunday afternoons.

Peer support

Anonieme Alcoholisten Vlaanderen AA Vlaanderen

Open 24/7

Free peer support fellowship for recovery from alcoholism. 328 groups with 404 weekly meetings across Flanders. 24/7 helpline. Anonymous, no religious or political affiliation. Membership open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.

Peer support

SOS Spelen SOS Spelen / SOS Gambling

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 gambling addiction helpline. Support for players and their loved ones with questions about problem gambling. Run by Belgian Gaming Commission. Online resources also available at gokhulp.be.

Dutch, French

Community Help Service Helpline CHS Belgium

Open 24/7

Free, anonymous 24/7 helpline in English for the English-speaking community in Belgium. Trained volunteers provide confidential, judgment-free support for loneliness, anxiety, grief, crisis situations, and suicidal thoughts. For all ages. Professional mental health services also available separately.

Peer support

Belgian helpline for victims of human trafficking Belgische hulplijn voor slachtoffers van mensenhandel

Open 24/7

Free national helpline for human trafficking victims, witnesses, and concerned persons. Available in 24 languages. Working hours service with 24/7 availability for urgent situations. Connects to three specialized support centers: PAG-ASA (Brussels), PAYOKE (Antwerp), and SÜRYA (Liège).

Dutch, French, English

SÜRYA

Open 24/7

Support center for victims of human trafficking in Wallonia. Free and confidential services including shelter, advice, and support to help victims recover from exploitation.

French, Dutch, English

Sexual Assault Centres Centra voor Seksueel Geweld / Centres de Prise en charge des Violences Sexuelles

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 comprehensive care for sexual violence victims at 10 hospital-based centers nationwide. Medical care, psychological support, evidence collection, and advice for support circle. Trained professionals including nurses, psychologists, and police officers. Accessible regardless of immigration status, no police report required.

Dutch, French, English

If you're in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services.

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