Phone in Life-Threatening Situation
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Question
A young man suspected of being suicidal, is it permissible to answer him on Shabbat when he calls, and is it permissible to call him on Shabbat if he does not return the call?
Answer
It is permissible to answer him, and when there is a concern, it is also necessary to call him.
Source
Orach Chaim, Siman 328
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