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Helplines in Cyprus

Drug Information and Assistance Helpline 1498

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 helpline operated by Cyprus Police Drug Law Enforcement Unit. Provides initial guidance and support to drug users and their families. Also accepts anonymous reports on drug-related matters.

Greek, English

Hope for Children Helpline 1466

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 child protection helpline providing psychological, social, and legal support to children facing abuse, neglect, bullying, cyberbullying, grooming, and other protection issues. Also provides guidance to parents on child-related matters.

Greek, English

Cyprus Emergency Services - 112 Υπηρεσίες Έκτακτης Ανάγκης - 112

Open 24/7

European emergency number connecting to police, ambulance, and fire services. Free 24/7 service. Operators speak English and can geo-locate callers.

Greek, English

SPAVO Emotional Support Helpline 116123 Γραμμή Συναισθηματικής Στήριξης 116123

Mon-Fri 8:30-16:00

Free confidential emotional support helpline for adults experiencing loneliness, psychological crises, or suicidal thoughts. Trained counselors listen and help callers manage personal concerns and everyday worries.

Greek, English

Cyprus Samaritans

7 days a week, 16:00 - 00:00

Provides confidential emotional support to those feeling distressed, lonely or unable to cope. Trained listening volunteers offer telephone and in-person support without giving advice or being judgmental. NOTE: By law, cannot assist anyone under 18 years old.

Peer support German, Greek, English

Cyprus Family Planning Association Helpline 1455 Γραμμή 1455

Business hours (specific hours not stated)

Free helpline providing trusted information and support on sexual and reproductive health topics. Part of Cyprus Family Planning Association.

Greek, English

116111 European Helpline for Children and Teenagers

Mon-Fri 12:00-20:00, Sat 9:30-14:00

Free counseling telephone line exclusively for children and adolescents. Provides guidance and psychological support on any concerns. Anonymous and confidential. Part of the European 116111 child helpline network.

Caritas Cyprus Help Lines

Mon-Fri 9:00-11:00 (helplines), extended hours for office

Free multilingual helplines providing humanitarian assistance to migrants, refugees, and vulnerable populations. Offers support with basic needs, case management, and access to services.

Arabic, Greek +2 more

Accept-LGBTI Cyprus

Business hours (not 24/7 crisis line)

LGBTQI+ advocacy and support organization providing information, community support, and incident reporting for victims/witnesses of violence or discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, and sex characteristics. Not a crisis helpline but offers support services.

Peer support Greek, English

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