Helplines
Police
WhatTelephone of the police force. You can report crimes or ask for help. The number works in the entire country and it’s free of charge. Here you can see the webpage of the police:
- (in English): http://www.police.hu/en
- (in Hungarian): http://www.police.hu/hu
Tel. 107
Ambulance service
WhatIf you need medical help in an emergency situation, you can call the ambulance service. The paramedics will make a first assessment on site and transport you to the medical centre. The number works in the entire country and it’s free of charge.
WhereTel. 104
Firefighters
WhatEmergency number of firefighters. The number works in the entire country and it’s free of charge.
WhereTel. 105
General helpline
WhatIf you are in emergency situation but you aren’t sure which helpline should you call you can call the general helpline and they will contact the right services. You also should call this line if you are in an emergency situation in which you need help from more services, e.g. car accident where there is a need for firefighters and for ambulance as well.
WhereTel. 112
Governmental helpline
What0-24 helpline that provides assistance in the Hungarian administration in English and in Hungarian. It provides information about different state services and offices, about relevant laws regarding to specific issues, about the electronic administrative system. You can also announce a complaint and make appointment to different offices. On this link you can find more information about this service (in Hungarian): https://kapcsolat.magyarorszag.hu/1818
WhereGovernmental information line
(if you call in Hungary) and SMS: 1818
(if you call from abroad): +36 (1) 550-1858
E-mail: 1818@1818.hu
SOS Telefon Lelkisegély Alapítvány
WhatIf you feel that you are in psychological crisis, you have suicidal thoughts you can call this number for help: + (62) 420 111
WhereSOS Telefon Lelkisegély Alapítvány (SOS Telephone Helpline Foundation)
Kossuth L. sgt. 42.
6720 SZEGED
E-mail: sostelefon@deltav.hu
T.E.S. Miskolc
WhatIf you feel that you are in psychological crisis, you have suicidal thoughts you can call this number for help: + (46) 323 888
WhereT.E.S. Miskolc
Vörösmarty u. 1
3530 MISKOLC
Blue Line (Kék Vonal): Child Crisis Foundation
WhatThere are two emergency lines operated by this foundation:
- If you call this number you can get psychological help for children: 116-111
- You can announce missing children on this number: 116-110
List of emergency lines
WhatYou can find different emergency lines on this link (e.g. psychological support, support in crisis, support for different vulnerable groups). The page is in Hungarian, but you can use the translator in your browser (the English translation is correct).
WhereYou can find the list of the contacts on this page (in Hungarian): http://www.fszek.hu/konyvtaraink/kozponti_konyvtar/kozossegi_informaciok_tara/a_honap_kerdesei/?article_hid=3642