Switzerland's primary emotional first aid and crisis support line, offering free and anonymous listening via phone, chat, and email. Available 24/7 in German, French, Italian, and Romansh. English line available daily 6pm-11pm.
FREE 24/7 counseling service for parents and caregivers. Provides advice on everyday family matters, parenting issues, crises, stress, and violence. Available by phone, chat, and email - confidential and anonymous. For parents, caregivers, and professionals. In-person/online counseling available with income-based fees, but phone/chat/email are completely FREE.
Free 24/7 anonymous helpline and online counseling for gambling addiction. Supports gamblers and their families across 17 German-speaking cantons.
National hotline for missing children cases. Provides support and coordination for families and authorities.
Emergency shelter and support for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
Free 24/7 helpline for pregnant women in difficult situations. Run by Zollikerberg Hospital Women's Clinic, offering anonymous support for relationship conflicts, financial worries, violence, health concerns, and pregnancy decisions.
Free 24/7 hotline for women who have taken abortion pill and are reconsidering. Provides medical information about abortion pill reversal protocol.
Free 24/7 crisis support for children and young people in Switzerland via phone, WhatsApp, SMS, email, and chat. Confidential support for all concerns - small or large.
FREE online self-help community and information platform for people with visible/invisible disabilities and chronic conditions, plus their families and friends. Anonymous community forum, expert advice, curated information, job/apprenticeship platforms, peer support programs, and support centre for parents. Operated by non-profit Stiftung MyHandicap.
FREE official Swiss government emergency alert app and website. Provides alerts, warnings, and information on hazards (traffic, demonstrations, fires, floods, etc.) directly to smartphones. Three severity levels. Allows personal emergency plan creation, location-based notifications. Operated by Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP).
If you're in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services.
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