Unsure about whether you might need support? You can test yourself here. You can also find useful self-help tips on the website.
Are you—or someone around you—feeling sad, anxious, helpless, or simply not quite like yourself?
Reaching out for support could make a difference!
You might also look for ways to manage stress, adapt to a new environment, or find other helpful resources.
Unsure about whether you might need support? You can test yourself here. You can also find useful self-help tips on the My Mental Health Guide website.
Available services
For support, call the Ministry of Health’s helpline at 
+420 226 20 1221 (press 3 for Ukrainian). In urgent situations, contact a specialist from the Czech Psychology Network for Global Changes, available in English, Ukrainian, Russian, and other languages.
You can also contact our partner, Agency for Migration and Adaptation AMIGA, z.s., which provides comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to refugees and migrants, primarily focusing on vulnerable populations from Ukraine. AMIGA’s approach is largely community-based, with a heavy focus on peer support.
Group-based and individual is provided in AMIGA’s Community Center in Prague and online. Trained Ukrainian psychologists provide group activities for children, adolescents, elderly refugees, adults, and parents. AMIGA, z.s. organizes community and cultural activities, conducts awareness-raising, and works with volunteers.
Locations: Prague.
Languages spoken: Czech, Ukrainian, English, Russian
Therapy in your language
Visit the Czech Psychotherapy Association or the Association of Clinical Psychologists of the Czech Republic to find a therapist suited to your needs. For support in English, you can contact Sluchatko for assistance from Tuesday to Friday.
For mental health support for the whole family, it can sometimes be easier to use a mobile phone application, which children and youth are often comfortable using. These apps are free, available in multiple languages, including Ukrainian and can help the whole family overcome worries and challenges:
- Apart of Me is a revolutionary 3D tool designed to help children and young people who have experienced loss and grief.
- Don’t Panic provides quick family psychological first aid for depression, anxiety, panic, and eating disorders, and includes contacts for professional help. Available in 11 languages.
- Nadiya is a creative game designed to help families cope with trauma.
- Safe Place is designed for children and young people to help manage emotions and feel safe.
Even after reaching safety, unforeseen challenges may arise, such as fires, floods, or traffic accidents. The crisis preparedness resources from the Czech Red Cross’ Zvládneš to initiative can provide valuable guidance and in UA ГОТОВНІСТЬ ДО КРИЗОВИХ СИТУАЦІЙ – Zvládneš to – ČČK.
Private mental health support services can be expensive. The largest health insurance provider in Czechia, VZP ČR, offers financial support towards mental health consultations for all insured individuals, including refugees and holders of Temporary Protection, aged 7 and older. The amount of the support is CZK 5,000 for up to 10 sessions (CZK 500 per session). For more information, please visit their website here.
Support for Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian refugees can also connect with the platform How Are You? for various well-being and psychological support services. For specialized psychotherapeutic support, along with other services for survivors of gender-based violence, please visit the Aurora platform.
If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, this map from the National Institute of Mental Health can help you find additional psychosocial assistance for Ukrainians. They offer direct interventions through Ukrainian psychologists.
