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Helplines in Switzerland

143.ch Die Dargebotene Hand 143.ch Die Dargebotene Hand / La Main Tendue / Telefono Amico

Main helpline Open 24/7

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.

German, French +3 more

Elternnotruf - Parents Emergency Service Elternnotruf

Open 24/7

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.

German, French, Italian

Missing Children Switzerland Missing Children Switzerland / Enfants Disparus Suisse

Open 24/7

National hotline for missing children cases. Provides support and coordination for families and authorities.

German, French +2 more

Women's Shelter Aargau-Solothurn Frauenhaus Aargau-Solothurn

Open 24/7

Emergency shelter and support for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Helpline for Pregnant Women in Social Distress Notrufnummer für Schwangere in Not

Open 24/7

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.

German, French +2 more

EnableMe Switzerland

Open 24/7

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.

Peer support German, French, Italian

Alertswiss

Open 24/7

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).

German, French +2 more

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

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