Support and resources
Below you will find tried-and-tested resources and places where you can get psychological support - free of charge and anonymously.
Support helpline numbers
A list of the most important helpline numbers in Poland.
Crisis Guide
A guide for people in crisis published by the Regional Office for Social Welfare (ROPS) in Poznań.
Emotion Aid – 5 steps
A simple tool for regulating emotions in stressful situations.
Welcome Guide
A publication for parents, their loved ones and professionals who support parents during the difficult moments following a child’s diagnosis, created by the Mudita Association.
Understanding Depression, a guide for teenagers
A practical guide prepared by Magdalena Jakubowska.
Living with and after cancer: A practical guide for everyone
A guide for people with cancer, as well as those who have completed treatment. It answers specific and frequently asked questions from patients. Created by the Polish League Against Cancer Foundation
Online support and chat services
- 116sos.pl – 24-hour chat service for adults in emotional crisis
- 116111.pl/czatuj – chat for children and young people
- centrumwsparcia.pl – chat for people in a mental health crisis
What my clients say
Real stories from people with whom I have worked
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