Cesta z krize

Cesta z krize is a Czech nonprofit organization providing professional crisis support to children, adults, families, schools, and other institutions. Since 2013, it has helped people navigate difficult situations through free, anonymous services available around the clock. Its two national helplines are 116 000, for children, parents, and people working with children, and 116 123, for adults experiencing psychological distress.

Support is also available through crisis chat. The organization’s trained crisis intervention professionals offer help with concerns including bullying, loneliness, mental health difficulties, self-harm, anxiety, relationship breakdowns, bereavement, and suicidal thoughts. Cesta z krize also advises schools, public institutions, emergency services, professionals, and members of the public on responding to challenging situations, and provides methodological support and cooperation in crisis cases.

Its educational work includes training in crisis intervention, with a focus on responding to acute crises by phone. Guided by expertise, trust, anonymity, and stability, the organization also works with partners on mental health, prevention, and support for vulnerable people