Contact points for emergencies

​If you need help now in Norway

My work is not healthcare or emergency crisis support. If you are struggling, there are many places you can reach out to, day and night. You don't need to wait, and you don't have to manage it alone.

In an emergency
• Medical emergency: 113
• Out-of-hours medical service (legevakt): 116 117
• Police: 112

Helplines
• Mental Helse Helpline: 116 123 (open 24/7). For when you need someone to talk to about thoughts, feelings, or whatever feels difficult.
• Kirkens SOS: 22 40 00 40 (open 24/7). Crisis line. Also offers chat at kirkens-sos.no.
• Volinjen: 116 006. For those affected by violence or abuse in close relationships.
• Rustelefonen: 08588. Advice and support about alcohol and drugs, also for family and friends.
• LEVE: 22 36 17 00 (weekdays). For those bereaved or affected by suicide.
• DIXI Resource Centre: 22 44 40 50 (weekdays). For those who have experienced sexual assault.

Online
• sidetmedord.no: An anonymous online service from Mental Helse where you can write about what is troubling you.
• dinutvei.no: National guide to help with violence and abuse.
• angstringen.no: Support and information for those struggling with anxiety.
• parorendesenteret.no: Support for family and friends of someone who is struggling.
• Livsløsen at Lovisenberg (lovisenberg.no/livslosen): A short stay for people in a life crisis or with suicidal thoughts, no referral needed.

Health services
• Your GP (fastlege) can offer support and refer you on, including to mental health services.
• Many municipalities have crisis teams and mental health services. Check your municipality's website.

People around you
Sometimes the first step is telling someone you trust: a friend, a family member, a colleague, or a manager. It can be as simple as: "I'm having a hard time right now. Do you have time to talk?"

Most of these services operate in Norwegian, but many can also help in English.

This overview is inspired by the resource list in "Selvkritisk" by Aksel Inge Sinding and Sigrid Magelssen Skeide (Gyldendal). Phone numbers and opening hours may change, so please check the websites for up-to-date information.