Livslinien extends phone counselling hours

Danish suicide prevention helpline Livslinien will extend its opening hours from 1 July, the organisation announced in a press release.

The service will now be available from 9 AM to 5 PM daily, adding two hours to its current schedule, which begins at 11 AM.

Director Jeppe Kristen Toft attributed the expansion to an increase in volunteer advisors.

Last year, Livslinien handled approximately 27,500 calls.

Those in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts can contact Livslinien anonymously by phone at 70 201 201, via chat at www.livslinien.dk, or, in life-threatening situations, by dialling 112.