You find help for persons with suicidal tendencies and their relatives in the

• Information sheet on suicidality of the Ministry of Health and Consumer Protection (in German)

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.