Young resident in Norway and in need of help?

Ung.no is the Norwegian public sector’s official online information and communication channel for young people aged 13 to 20.

We provide quality-assured information on a wide range of topics, including the body, health, sexuality, school, bullying, crime and drugs. We also offer a question-and-answer service where you can submit your questions anonymously and receive answers from our qualified experts.

Unfortunately, the information on this site is mainly in Norwegian. If you are a young person living in Norway and need help, here are some options:

If you need urgent help

In an emergency, call:

• Police: 112
• Ambulance: 113
• Fire service: 110

If you need to see a doctor or a psychologist

If you are unwell (physically or mentally) and need medical attention that is not urgent, you should contact your GP (general practitioner/”fastlege” in Norwegian).

All municipalities in Norway also provide a 24/7 out-of-hours medical service for urgent care. You can call 116 117 (free of charge) to reach your nearest out-of-hours clinic.

Everyone living in Norway is entitled to essential health and care services. You can read more about your rights to healthcare on the Helsenorge website.

If you are experiencing neglect or violence

If you are experiencing, or are afraid of, violence, substance abuse, forced marriage, genital mutilation, or other forms of neglect, you can contact Alarmtelefonen for barn og unge (the Emergency Helpline for Children and Youth) at 116 111 at any time. The service is available 24/7.

They also offer an anonymous chat service.

You can also call VO-line at 116 006 at any time. This is a helpline for people experiencing violence or abuse in close relationships. Calls are anonymous.

Want to chat with someone?

Several Norwegian organisations offer anonymous chat services in English. Some of these are:

• Alarmtelefonen for barn og unge: also offers chat for children and youth (up to 18 years old) who are experiencing or fear violence, abuse, or neglect (available 24/7).
• Snakk om psyken (Talk about mental health): for questions about mental health.
• SOS Chat: you can talk about anything; also available by phone at 22 40 00 40 (24/7).
• Unge pårørende (Young carers): for those who are worried about someone close to them.
• Sex og samfunn: provides information about sex, sexuality, gender identity and sexual health.
• SkeivChat: run by volunteers; for conversations about sexuality and sexual orientation.