Guide from erstmalreden.de
I am young and do not want to call
If you are young and do not want to or cannot call, that does not mean you cannot get help. Writing can be a first path.
Language, refuge & young people
In short
- What this page is about
- Orientation for young people when writing is easier than calling and help still matters.
- This may fit if
- you are looking into this topic: I am young and do not want to call
- If you do just one thing
- Choose a writing-based service.
Writing can be a start
For young people there are services such as krisenchat, Nummer gegen Kummer, and U25. You do not need perfect words. A few words are enough to start.
You may get help before it escalates
Worries, pressure, school, family, conflict, fear, emptiness, or suicidal thoughts are reasons not to stay alone. You do not need a diagnosis (A professional assessment by a qualified person. You do not always need a diagnosis before asking for help.).
If you are in danger
If you might harm yourself, are threatened, or are not safe right now, use real help immediately. 112 is for acute danger in Germany.
Updated: July 4, 2026 ยท Sources checked: July 4, 2026
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What you can do now
If you only wanted information
This guide may fit as a next step: I am afraid to call
Open articleIf you want to try first contact
Use the sentence helper or copy one short sentence. First contact does not have to be perfect.
Prepare a sentenceIf it has become urgent
Then reading more is not the priority. Open urgent help or call 112 in Germany if there is immediate danger.
Open urgent help- Choose a writing-based service.
- Start with one short sentence.
- Use real help immediately in danger.
This page offers orientation and words for first contact. If you need counseling, therapy, or emergency help, real contact points matter.