When you’re in a mental health crisis, waiting for an appointment isn’t an option. That’s where a krizové centrum, speciální zařízení poskytující okamžitou psychologickou podporu během akutní duševní krize. Also known as centrum pro krizovou intervenci, it provides immediate, non-judgmental help when you feel like you’re falling apart—no appointment needed, no waiting list. In the Czech Republic, these centers are often the only lifeline between a panic attack, suicidal thoughts, or a breakdown and safety.
They’re not hospitals, but they work hand-in-hand with them. A linka důvěry, 24/7 telefonní linka poskytující emocionální podporu a orientaci pro osoby v krizi is usually the first contact point—someone to talk to when you can’t breathe. If you need face-to-face help, a psychologická první pomoc, rychlá, strukturovaná intervence zaměřená na stabilizaci a bezpečí v krizové situaci is offered on-site. These aren’t therapy sessions—they’re emergency stops. Think of them like a fire station for your mind: you don’t call when you’re ready to heal. You call when you’re burning.
What you’ll find in these centers? No bureaucracy. No judgment. Just people trained to sit with you in the dark until you can see again. They help you create a krizový plán—a simple, written safety net with contacts, coping tools, and steps to take when things spiral again. Some even offer same-day referrals to therapists, hospitals, or shelters. And yes, they serve teens, adults, and seniors. They serve people with depression, trauma, addiction, psychosis, or just overwhelming grief. You don’t need a diagnosis. You just need to be hurting.
And here’s what most people don’t realize: these centers aren’t just for crises. They’re also where people go to learn how to avoid the next one. Many offer workshops on emotional regulation, grounding techniques, and how to recognize early warning signs. That’s why the posts below cover everything from CISM teams responding to traumatic events, to how to build a personal safety plan after a breakdown, to what happens when therapy stops working and you need something faster.
You won’t find magic here. But you’ll find people who’ve been through it. And sometimes, that’s the only thing that keeps you from falling through the floor.
Krizové centrum poskytuje okamžitou, bezplatnou a anonymní pomoc lidem v krizi - od sebevražedných myšlenek přes domácí násilí až po sexuální zneužití dětí. Víte, jak funguje a kde najít podporu?
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