Helplines in Hungary
If someone is in danger, call 112 for police, ambulance or fire. For emotional support at any hour, the national LESZ line on 116 123 is free from all Hungarian networks and open 24/7. You don't have to be at breaking point to call.
The services listed here work in Hungarian, and none of them states that it offers English. If you don't speak Hungarian, emergency services usually find a way to help, so don't let language stop you calling 112. If you are abroad and want to reach LESZ, there is an extra number, 06 80 810 600, open from Wednesday morning to Sunday evening.
Anyone affected by domestic violence can call OKIT free on 06 80 20 55 20, around the clock. NANE (06 80 505 101) is a women's rights helpline for women and children experiencing violence, open on set evenings, with a short chat on Wednesdays. Shelter addresses are kept confidential, and a helpline is the safe route to a place. Children and young people can call Kék Vonal on 116 111 at any time, or chat in the afternoon and evening. Parents and other adults worried about a child can call 116 000. LGBTQI people can reach Háttér on 137 37, free, every evening from 18:00 to 23:00.
If you use a foreign SIM, dial the numbers as shown; 112 works on any phone in the EU. Every number below was checked at its official source, and the date is shown next to it.
Emotional support
Lelki Elsősegély Telefonszolgálat (LESZ)
National emotional support line run by the Hungarian federation of crisis helplines, free from all domestic networks.
- Hours: 24/7
- Languages: Hungarian
- Cost: free
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Domestic violence
Országos Kríziskezelő és Információs Telefonszolgálat (OKIT)
06 80 20 55 20 (+36 80 20 55 20 from abroad)
National crisis and information line for people affected by domestic violence and other crises.
- Hours: 24/7
- Languages: Hungarian
- Cost: free
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Women
LGBTQ+
Háttér Információs és Lelkisegély Szolgálat
137 37 (+36 1 329 3380 from abroad)
Anonymous information and emotional support line on LGBTQI topics; 137 37 is free, +36 1 329 3380 is charged at standard rate.
- Hours: Daily 18:00 to 23:00; chat Mon, Wed, Fri 18:00 to 23:00
- Languages: Hungarian
- Cost: free
- Chat
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Young people
Parents
Questions about getting help in Hungary
What is the emergency number in Hungary?
In Hungary, call 112 in an emergency. If someone's life is at risk, don't wait: call straight away. Emergency calls are free.
Is there a free mental health helpline in Hungary?
Yes. Lelki Elsősegély Telefonszolgálat (LESZ) (116 123) and LESZ line reachable from abroad (06 80 810 600). Details, opening hours and the official source for each number are listed on this page.
Can I get help in English in Hungary?
The services listed here mainly work in the local language, and their official pages don't say they offer English. Emergency services usually find a way to help, and many volunteers speak some English, so it is still worth calling.
Where can women experiencing violence get help in Hungary?
Contact Országos Kríziskezelő és Információs Telefonszolgálat (OKIT) (06 80 20 55 20) and NANE Segélyvonal (06 80 505 101). Shelter addresses are kept confidential for safety, so the helpline is the way in. In immediate danger, call 112.
Is there a helpline for children and young people in Hungary?
Yes. Kék Vonal (Blue Line) (116 111).
Numbers are checked against each service's own website on the date shown. Services change, so if a number doesn't work please tell me: hello@michellefernando.com.