Emergency Numbers

This is the number is for the police emergenca unit. Depending on the nature of the emergency the police may alert additional services (e.g. fire department).

This is the emergency number for the police.

This number is for the fire department.

This number is for the rescue service. It should be dialled only if help is needed immediately, an ambulance is necessary or if the gravity of the situation is unclear (e.g. accident). Other medical problems should be discussed with a family doctor. Outside of regular office hours, designated doctors are available in case of emergency. Available doctors are stated on doctors' answering machines or in the regional newspapers. There are also cantonal emergency numbers: Community of Glarus 0844 44 66 44, Community of Glarus Süd 0844 44 66 55, Community of Glarus Nord 0844 44 66 33 (please note the charge: 3.23 per minute). This helpline provides medical advice and directions to the appropriate and nearest available service (doctor or hospital). Another option is directly contacting an emergency unit (hospital / emergency doctor's office).

In emergencies, medication is provided by the emergency doctor's service.

Emergency doctor's service for Glarus Nord (24 hours) 0844 33 66 33

Emergency doctor's service for Glarus (24 hours) 0844 44 66 44

Emergency doctor's service for Glarus Süd (24 hours) 0844 55 66 55

This number provides information regarding which dentist is available for emergency service in Canton Glarus.

If one has swallowed or suspects that one has swallowed something poisonous, this number contacts doctors and trained staff. They explain how to proceed in cases of poisoning. In life-threatening situations one should dial 144 immediately. The website offers detailed information on the subject of poison/poisoning.

The number 143 (Extended Hand, Dargebotene Hand) is for people who wish to talk about any type of difficulty (in German, French or Italian). It is for crisis situations and all other problems and worries. Consultations are confidential and anonymous. Information on additional helpful resources is available. The Extended Hand can also be contacted via email or chat.

The number 147 (Telefon 147) is for children and young people who wish to discuss any type of difficulties (in German, French or Italian). It is for crisis situations and all other difficulties and worries. Trained staff are available round the clock. Consultations are confidential and anonymous. The helpline can also be contacted via email, text or chat.

The parent emergency helpline (Elternnotruf) connects persons who seek advice on parenting with trained staff. They help when one feels overwhelmed or overburdened with childcare, or when one is worried about one's own or someon else's children. One may also contact the parent helpline when one suspects that one's child or someone else's is being mentally or physically abused. Consultations are confidential and, upon request, anonymous. Contact is also possible via email. The parent helpline does not provide medical advice.

The victim counselling service in Näfels offers advice and support for anyone affected by domestic violence. Domestic violence refers to whenever someone threatens or engages in violence in an existing or ended partnership (including physical, psychological, sexual, economic or social violence). Relatives and specialists can also contact the service. Consultations are confidential, free and, if desired, anonymous. The service can also be contacted by email.