Are you in an emergency?

Are you or someone around you affected by an acute crisis, emotional distress or a difficult situation? Here you will find fast, professional help:

Psyvita is a pure intermediary platform for regular counselling sessions. In urgent and acute emergencies, please immediately contact one of the emergency numbers or crisis services.

24/7 availableFree & anonymous

The Dargebotene Hand (143)

For adults in emotional distress, loneliness, despair, life crises and suicidal thoughts. Available around the clock.

24/7 availableChildren & Youth

Counselling + Help 147

Free, confidential support for children and young people with worries, fears, family problems or violence – by phone, SMS & chat.

24/7 HelplineParents & Families

Parents’ Emergency Line Switzerland

Help and counselling for mothers, fathers, guardians and caregivers facing overwhelm, family conflicts and parenting crises.

Life-threateningAmbulance 24/7

Medical Emergency / Ambulance

For acute medical and psychiatric emergencies, unconsciousness, severe accidents or acute self-harm risk.

24/7 Poison HotlineMedical Advice

Tox Info Suisse (Poison Centre)

Medical advice for poisoning and suspected poisoning (medication, chemicals, plants, mushrooms) throughout Switzerland.

24/7 DirectoryRegional Emergency Doctors

Regional emergency service directory

Contact information for on-duty emergency doctors, emergency clinics and pharmacies in your canton.

Looking for regular psychological counselling or coaching?

If there is no acute emergency and you are looking for a qualified professional, you will find vetted experts in Switzerland on Psyvita.