Additional Help
Poland + UK
Magic and divination aren't always the answer to all our problems. If you find yourself in crisis and need immediate help, there are many helplines staffed by trained people who are ready to listen. They won't judge you and can help you understand your feelings. Here are some of the most important phone numbers for those seeking support. The phone numbers below are current as of March 21, 2024, and are provided to residents of Poland courtesy of the Twarze Depresji Foundation (https://twarzedepresji.pl) and to residents of the UK thanks to the Mind Association (https://www.mind.org.uk/).
Poland
For depression, seek help from the following providers:
– Mental Health Clinics,
– Mental Health Centers,
– Crisis Intervention Centers,
– Psychological and Pedagogical Centers (for children and adolescents),
– Psychiatric Hospitals.
These are institutions operating throughout Poland, providing free services. At the "Faces of Depression" Foundation, we provide emergency psychological assistance: Free, remote psychological assistance programs of the "Faces of Depression" Foundation
Helpline of the "Faces of Depression" Foundation: 22 290 44 42
A psychologist is available at the "Faces of Depression" Foundation Helpline for adults on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. More information about the helpline: HELPFUL LINE OF THE FACES OF DEPRESSION
24-Hour Support Line: 800 70 2222
The 800 70 2222 Helpline is open 24/7 and free of charge. At the Support Center for people in mental crisis, psychologists from the ITAKA Foundation are available by phone, email, and chat to provide advice and direct callers to the appropriate support facility in their region. More at: https://czp.org.pl/index.php/course/centrum-wsparcia-dla-osob-w-stanie-kryzysu-psychicznego/
Anti-Depression Helpline (22) 484 88 01
The "Anti-Depression Helpline" is run by the ITAKA Foundation – Center for the Search for Missing People at (22) 484 88 01. The days and hours have changed over the years, so it's best to check the details on the website: http://stopdepresji.pl/
Anti-Depression Helpline Forum Against Depression (22) 594 91 00
The Forum Against Depression runs an Anti-Depression Helpline at (22) 594 91 00, open every Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (calls cost the same as from a landline number as your phone provider).
More information about the project can be found at: https://forumprzeciwdepresji.pl/wazne-telefony-antydepresyjne
Helpline for Children 116 111
116 111 is the first free, nationwide helpline for young people, run by the "Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę" Foundation. You can share your concerns and problems with the 116 111 Helpline consultants. Our goal is also to improve the well-being and often the safety of callers. For many young people, contacting the 116 111 Helpline consultants is their first opportunity to discuss their problems, including depression, self-harm, or low mood, to receive support in difficult times, and to identify adults – parents and professionals – who can help resolve their problems.
The Children and Youth Helpline 116 111 is open daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and its consultants can also be contacted by sending an anonymous message online at www.116111.pl/napisz. More information: www.116111.pl
Homeline for Parents and Teachers 800 100 100
The Helpline for Parents and Teachers regarding Child Safety 800 100 100 is run by the "Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę" Foundation. It provides free and anonymous telephone and online support for parents and teachers who need support and information on how to prevent and help children experiencing difficulties and difficulties resulting from problems and risky behaviors such as aggression and violence at school, cyberbullying and threats related to new technologies, sexual abuse, contact with psychoactive substances, addictions, depression, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders.
More information: www.800100100.pl
Children's Helpline of the Children's Ombudsman 800121212
The Children's Helpline of the Children's Ombudsman is free and open Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM to 8:00 PM. Anyone calling after 8:00 PM or on weekends can describe their problem and leave their contact number. The helpline employee will return your call. Psychologists, educators, and lawyers provide essential support to all children who call. Adults can also use the hotline to report children's problems. More information: www.brpd.gov.pl/telefon-zaufania.
UK
Samaritans 116 123
To talk about anything that's bothering you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh language line on 0808 164 0123 (7:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily).
SANEline 0300 304 7000
If you're struggling with mental health or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4:30 PM to 10:00 PM daily).
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK 0800 689 5652
Offers a supportive listening service for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (daily from 6:00 PM to midnight).
Campaign Against Miserable Living (CALM) 0800 58 58 58
If you're struggling and need to talk, you can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (daily from 5:00 PM to midnight). If you'd rather not talk on the phone, you can try CALM's online chat service.
Shout
If you prefer not to talk but need mental health support, you can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text message service, providing support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.
