Help for persons with suicidal tendencies and their relatives is available in the

• Information sheet on suicidality of the Ministry of Health and Consumer Protection

The crisis helpline "Telefonseelsorge" offers counseling around the clock, throughout Germany, anonymously and free of charge by phone, e-mail or chat:

• Crisis Helpline "Telefonseelsorge"
  +49 800 1110111  or  +49 800 1110222

In the event of a current mental crisis, you can contact

• the Medical Emergency Service Hamburg at
  +49 40 228022

The Crisis Helpline of the City of Hamburg is available outside the medical office hours until late in the evening as well as on weekends and public holidays:

• Krisentelefon
  +49 40 428 11 3000
   

You can also find information about support services in situations of psychological stress on the

• psychenet portal with special offers in Hamburg.

Sometimes a contact to the student crisis helpline of the Protestant Student Association (ESG) in Hamburg can help to resolve or bridge a difficult situation.

• The student crisis helpline is available each day from 20:00 hrs to 24:00 hrs at the phone number +49 40 411 70 411.
  Student crisis helpline of the Protestant Student Association (ESG) in Hamburg

These relief services are open to everyone, irrespective of nationality, culture, ideology or religion.