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Helplines In Costa Rica


Emergency & Safety
  • General Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 911
  • Red Cross (Cruz Roja): 128
  • Fire Department: 118
Health & Medical
  • Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS – Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social): 800-872-2323
  • National Children’s Hospital: (506) 2523-3600
  • National Psychiatric Hospital: (506) 2257-6000
Law & Security
  • Judicial Investigation Department (OIJ): 800-8000-645
  • Tourist Police: (506) 2257-2171
Specialized Helplines
  • Domestic Violence Hotline (INAMU – Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres): 800-226-2626
  • Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 (international access)
  • Drug & Alcohol Addiction Helpline (IAFA): 800-423-2523

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