# Crisis calls rise in Slovakia: IPčko also provides help in U…

Calls to IPčko involving suicidal thoughts have doubled over five years. The anonymous, free helpline 0800 500 333 operates around the clock in Slovak and Ukrainian.

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Services · 2026-09-15

The IPčko crisis service says the number of people seeking help because of suicidal thoughts has doubled over five years. Its specialists help an average of seven people at risk of suicide every day. Many callers are young people around the age of 20.

Official data from Slovakia’s National Health Information Centre show that 509 suicides and 813 suicide attempts were recorded in 2025. Relative to population, attempts have long been most frequent among teenagers aged 15–19, especially girls.

Anonymous, free and round-the-clock psychological support is available from IPčko by calling 0800 500 333, using the chat at ipcko.sk or emailing poradna@ipcko.sk. Telephone counselling is available in Slovak and Ukrainian.

If someone is in immediate danger or has already harmed themselves, call 112. Do not leave them alone and, if it is safe, stay with them until help arrives.

Source: [Novyny SME](https://novyny.sme.sk/news/c/u-slovachchini-vdvichi-pobilshalo-zvernen-cherez-sujicidalni-dumki)
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