If you or someone you know is in the middle of a suicide attempt, such as by taking pills, cutting oneself or jumping off a building, call 999 immediately.
Psychological emergencies are situations in which someone is in danger of hurting him/herself or others; or when someone is experiencing extreme distress, which, for example, maybe caused by traumatic events, such as sexual assault or the death of a loved one. If you are experiencing extreme distress or afraid you are about to hurt yourself or others, or someone you know is actively suicidal or homicidal or extremely distressed, call for help immediately.
During Office Hours:
Contact our counsellors. Be sure you mention that emergency attention is needed.
After office hours:
Call the 24-hour Caritas Counselling Hotline (Tel: 28 525 222). You may also take yourself or the person in crisis directly to the Emergency Room or call 999.
If you believe someone is about to hurt himself/herself, do NOT promise to keep any secret for him/her. Encourage the person to seek help and take him/her to the Emergency Room of a hospital, if necessary.