If you are going through a hard time, feel that the situation is too much, or are worried about someone close to you, you do not have to cope alone. Below we have gathered trusted, free helpline numbers in Poland where you can get support. Save them and call if you need to.
In a situation of immediate danger to life or health, call the emergency number 112.If you or someone around you is in immediate danger, do not wait, call right away. 112 works across the EU and has English-speaking operators.
Children and teenagers
Helpline for children and teenagers24 hours116 111
Children's Helpline of the Ombudsman for Children24 hours800 121 212
Youth Helpline, for people up to 25Mon–Sun 13:00–20:0022 484 88 04
Adults in emotional crisis
Helpline for adults in emotional crisisMon–Fri 14:00–22:00116 123
Support Centre for people in crisis, 24-hour line24 hours800 702 222
Anti-depression HelplineMon–Wed 15:00–20:0022 484 88 01
Helpline of the "Faces of Depression" FoundationTue, Wed 8:00–11:00, Thu 19:00–21:0022 290 44 42
Helpline for men, IPWTue, Wed 17:00–19:00, Thu 19:00–21:00608 271 402
Parents, teachers and families
Helpline for Parents and Teachers on child safetyMon–Fri 12:00–15:00800 100 100
"Elephants on the Balcony" Foundation, support for families in crisis (PL/UA)Mon–Fri 15:00–20:00800 800 602
Helpline for grief and lossMon–Fri 14:00–20:00800 108 108
Remember
Reaching out for help is not weakness, but courage and care for yourself. Talking to a specialist can bring relief and show the next step. If you need diagnostic or therapeutic support, we are here for you, including for adults and whole families.
These numbers are for information and may change. Most operate in Polish. If in doubt, it is worth confirming current opening hours on the websites of the organisations that run them.