Linka bezpečí 116 111: Kde najít okamžitou pomoc při krizi
When you're drowning in emotions and can't breathe, linka bezpečí 116 111, bezplatná a anonymní krizová linka pro celou Českou republiku. Also known as křížová linka, it connects you with trained listeners who won't judge, won't rush you, and won't hang up—even if you're screaming into the phone or can't speak at all. This isn't therapy. It's a lifeline. And it works—24/7, every day of the year.
Many people think they need to be "bad enough" to call. That’s a lie. If you’re crying in the shower, if you’ve been staring at the wall for three hours, if you just need to hear a human voice say "I’m here"—you qualify. The operators aren’t psychologists, but they’re trained to handle panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, domestic violence, and the quiet despair that no one else sees. They don’t give advice. They listen. And sometimes, that’s the only thing that keeps you alive until morning.
It’s not just for adults. Teens call about bullying. Parents call because they’re terrified they’re failing their kids. Elderly people call because they’re lonely and afraid to say it out loud. The line doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, religious or atheist, employed or unemployed. It only cares that you’re hurting. And it answers. Every time.
What happens when you dial? You’ll hear a calm voice. They’ll ask your name—if you want to give it. They won’t ask for your address unless you’re in immediate danger. They won’t record you. They won’t share your call with anyone. You can hang up anytime. No follow-up. No pressure. Just space to breathe. And if you need more—like a referral to a free psychologist or a nearby crisis center—they’ll give it to you. No forms. No waiting lists. Just a name and a number.
There are other hotlines. Some focus on addiction. Others on abuse. But linka bezpečí 116 111 is the one you call when you don’t know which box your pain fits in. It’s the umbrella. The safety net. The quiet voice that says, "You’re not alone, even if it feels like you are."
Below, you’ll find real stories and practical guides about what happens after you hang up—the long road to therapy, how to find free help, why some people stay stuck, and how to support someone who’s struggling. This isn’t about fixing everything today. It’s about knowing you don’t have to do it alone.
