Trigger warning: Take care while reading

As you probably know by now, the theme of this edition of HeartCore is DEATH. This is a multifaceted and important subject, but we also know that it can be difficult to engage with. 

We want you to take good care of yourself while reading – maybe some of the articles trigger some feelings you weren’t expecting, or perhaps this is just a hard topic for you to think about. Please know that it’s okay to put down the magazine and step away for a while – and if it feels comfortable, reach out to a friend or loved one to talk through the feelings.

There are also several hotlines and counselling services available if you need someone to talk to. Here are some of them: 

Livslinien 

For thoughts about suicide or self harm

Phone: +45 70 201 201, all days from 11.00-05.00

Det Nationale Sorgcenter

Resources for handling grief

Website: www.sorgcenter.dk/en/ 

Psykiatrifonden

For people dealing with mental health issues

Phone: +45 39252525, 10.00-22.00 (Monday to Thursday) and 10.00-18.00 (Friday to Sunday)

LGBT+ Denmark’s counselling service

For someone to talk to about sexual orientation or gender identity

Phone: + 33131948, 18.00-20.00 (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) or email: [email protected]

Checkpoint 

For questions about sexual health or HIV

Phone: +45 33911119, 10.00-14.00 (Monday to Friday)

LGBT Asylum 

Counselling and networks for LGBTI+ refugees and asylum seekers in Denmark

Phone: +45 71523397, 10.00-14.00 (Monday to Friday) or email: [email protected] 

Lev Uden Vold

Anonymous counselling for victims or perpetrators of violence

Phone: +45 1888, open 24 hours a day