Life

Emergency call: 144

Police: 117

Fire department: 118

Poison Control: 145

REGA: 1414

Help Hotline: 143

Child and Youth Helpline: 147

Doctors

Doctor emergency call: 230 30 30

State Hospital / Hospital

For over 125 years, the State Hospital Liechtenstein has been providing basic medical care to the population.

A new building is currently being planned. From 2025, patients will be received there.

If you need urgent help, call phone number 144.

The Office of Health is responsible for the entire population of Liechtenstein. Here you will find all the information about the healthcare system in Liechtenstein (insurance, hospitals, preventive care and health promotion, vaccinations, medicinal products, diseases and risks, health professions, etc.).

The Office of Health offers an alternative platform called "Alles Wurscht?" as an idea provider for healthy meals at events.

You can find a list of doctors here.

There you can also see which doctors are accredited by OKP. OKP means "mandatory health insurance". The costs of an OKP doctor will then be covered by your health insurance.

helpchat.li

Do you need help? Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or have feelings of fear? Write us your concerns or problems on Helpchat: Here you will receive initial assistance, advice, and information about support and therapy options.

The online counseling is free and confidential.

Medical practices can order intercultural interpreters from the Eastern Swiss Vermittlungsorganisation Arge Verdi. They translate in about 70 languages. The costs for the assignments are covered by the Office of Health. Intercultural interpreters can assist with linguistic and cultural understanding and create understanding.

All individuals living or working in Liechtenstein have access to mandatory health insurance. Mandatory means compulsory.

As a result, all individuals have access to medical care. In case of illness or accident, benefits in kind and cash are available.

Children and adolescents up to 16 years do not have to pay for mandatory health insurance.

The costs for the health insurance must be paid monthly. For employed individuals, the employer covers half of the health insurance costs.

One can choose from the following health insurances:

Premium Reduction

Individuals with lower earnings are entitled to financial assistance with health insurance costs. This is called premium reduction.

You can inquire at the Office of Social Services whether you are eligible for premium reduction.

Applications for premium reduction can be sent to the Office of Social Services until

October 31.

"healthy?" - Prevention and Advice

The preventive examination is a free, voluntary offer for children and adults. It aims to detect diseases as early as possible.

All persons living in Liechtenstein with a residence permit B, C or D receive an invitation for the preventive examination.

Vaccinations

You can receive a vaccination from a doctor. It provides good protection against various diseases.

Children are usually vaccinated for the first time at the age of 2 months. The pediatrician follows the Swiss vaccination schedule.

By getting vaccinated, you protect yourself from illness and take responsibility for society.

love.li

The love.li team supports parents and teachers with sexual education through lectures and workshops for school classes.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is described as when the gender of the victim is central.

This can vary widely and can range from derogatory remarks to comments about appearance to physical assaults.

The Office of Social Services has published a guide on the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Affected individuals should be encouraged to make their boundaries clear and to defend themselves. Employees are asked to help and support.

Employers are required by the Equal Opportunity Act to ensure a harassment-free work environment.

Female Genital Mutilation - Counseling Center

Contact point against female genital mutilation in Eastern Switzerland and Liechtenstein. A project by committed affected individuals together with specialists from Eastern Switzerland.

If you have questions regarding addiction, you can contact Addiction Prevention Liechtenstein. Some services can be utilized anonymously and free of charge.

Here you will find a lot of information about addictive substances and dependencies.

The "aha" - tips and info for young people also provides a lot of information on its homepage.

In Eschen, Schaan, Triesen, Triesenberg and Vaduz, the Liechtenstein Care and Nursing (LAK) offers care and support facilities.

In Balzers, there is the nursing home Schlossgarten.

You can find information and addresses here:

The meal service is aimed at people who are unable to prepare their meals independently for a prolonged period or for a specific time. Information and registrations can be found on the homepage of Family Assistance Liechtenstein and Life Assistance Balzers.

In the event of a death, many organizational and legal decisions must be made. Here you will find the relevant information.

Compensation for Inability to Care

Individuals who live in Liechtenstein or have mandatory health insurance in Liechtenstein are entitled to compensation for inability to care. However, this only applies if they are helpless and do not have a right to similar benefits from the mandatory accident insurance or a comparable performance from a foreign social security system.

Care Allowance

Individuals living in Liechtenstein are entitled to care and support allowances. They have this entitlement if they require care and assistance due to health-related needs (expected to last longer than 3 months) or if they need help from others with daily activities. The care allowance is earmarked. It is only meant as compensation for helpers (persons or institutions).