Professional Help & Emergency Contacts

You are not alone. If you feel stuck, need acute help, or just someone to talk to, you will find free and confidential points of contact here.

Acute Emergencies & Crisis Intervention

Die Dargebotene Hand (143)

Low-threshold, anonymous crisis intervention around the clock. Free advice by phone, chat, or email for small everyday worries to acute life crises and suicidal thoughts.

Ambulance & Police

In acute, immediate danger to life (e.g. manifest suicidality or medical emergencies), do not hesitate to dial the national emergency numbers.

National Specialist Centers & Advice

Stiftung Pro Mente Sana

Free and absolutely confidential advice. Offers psychosocial support and legal advice (e.g. conflicts or patient rights).

Addiction Switzerland

Evidence-based help and prevention for substance-related addictions (alcohol, medication) as well as behavioral addictions.

Blue Cross

Traditional organization for addiction counseling. Focuses on alcohol, withdrawal programs, aftercare, and family support.

WePractice

Network of psychological and psychotherapeutic practices in Switzerland. Helps you find qualified therapists for outpatient support in a timely manner.

Self-Help & Inpatient Clinics

Selbsthilfe Schweiz

National coordination office for over 2,800 local self-help groups. Promotes the exchange of affected persons and relatives on an equal footing (trialogue).

Spec. Trauma Clinics

For inpatient long-term recovery. "Klinik im Hasel" specializes in the interface between addiction disorders and trauma. "Stiftung Klinik Selhofen" focuses on inpatient behavioral therapy.

Forel Klinik

Leading Swiss specialist clinic for the treatment of alcohol and medication addiction. Offers specialized inpatient, day-clinic, and outpatient therapy programs.