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 Ministry of Social Affairs.

What to do if …

… you have suicidal thoughts

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.

… you experience domestic violence

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).

… a child is in danger

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).

… you are in an acute crisis

Telefonseelsorge 142 or the Ö3 Kummernummer 116 123 are good first steps. You can call without a specific reason, every feeling counts.

Source: Emergency numbers via gesundheit.gv.at (Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs)

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You are not alone

In an acute crisis? Help is available right now.

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).

Austria-wide hotlines

These numbers work from anywhere in Austria, free and anonymous.

Telefonseelsorge (crisis helpline)

142

24/7, free, anonymous

telefonseelsorge.at

Police

133

24/7

Ambulance

144

24/7

European emergency number

112

24/7, EU-wide

Women's helpline against violence

0800 222 555

24/7, free, anonymous

frauenhelpline.at

Men's emergency line

0800 246 247

24/7, free

maennernotruf.at

Men's info line

0800 400 777

24/7, free, anonymous

maennerinfo.at

Ö3 Kummernummer (worry line)

116 123

Daily 4 PM–midnight, free

For children & teens

If you are young and need help, here are people who will listen.

Rat auf Draht

147

24/7, free, anonymous

rataufdraht.at

Children's emergency

0800 567 567

24/7, free

Help in your federal state

What to do if …

… you have suicidal thoughts

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.

… you experience domestic violence

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).

… a child is in danger

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).

… you are in an acute crisis

Telefonseelsorge 142 or the Ö3 Kummernummer 116 123 are good first steps. You can call without a specific reason, every feeling counts.

Source: Emergency numbers via gesundheit.gv.at (Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs)

When the acute crisis is over

Long-term psychotherapeutic support can help you regain stability. On MatchYourTherapy you can find therapists near you.

Find a therapist