Key numbers
| Number | Service |
|---|---|
| 112 | general emergency number |
| 999 | ambulance |
| 998 | fire brigade |
| 997 | police |
| 800 120 002 | Niebieska Linia – help for people experiencing domestic violence (free, 24 hours) |
| 116 123 | emotional support helpline for adults |
| 116 111 | helpline for children and teenagers |
| 800 70 2222 | Support Centre for adults in mental health crisis |
What to say when you call 112
- Say what happened and where (address, landmarks).
- Say how many people need help and their condition.
- Give your name and phone number.
- Do not hang up until the operator says so.
If you do not speak Polish, say "English please" – operators can connect you with an interpreter.
See a doctor when it is not an emergency
For urgent but non-life-threatening problems at night and on holidays use the night and holiday healthcare (nocna i świąteczna opieka zdrowotna). Daytime – your primary care doctor (POZ).