Support
Getting help
If you feel afraid, controlled, isolated or unsafe in a relationship, you deserve support from real people. Below are services listed by country. If your country is not listed, contact your local emergency number or a trusted person.
In immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
Australia
SOS 000- 1800RESPECTNational sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. 24/7.1800 737 732www.1800respect.org.au
Belgium
SOS 112 · 101 (police)- Écoute Violences ConjugalesFree, anonymous listening line (French-speaking Belgium).0800 30 030www.ecouteviolencesconjugales.be
- 1712Flemish helpline for violence, abuse and child abuse.1712www.1712.be
Canada
SOS 911- ShelterSafeDirectory of shelters and crisis lines across Canada.sheltersafe.ca
- SOS violence conjugale (Québec)Bilingual 24/7 line for intimate partner violence in Québec.1 800 363-9010sosviolenceconjugale.ca
France
SOS 17 (police) · 15 (SAMU) · 112- 3919 — Violences Femmes InfoNational listening line for women facing violence. Free, anonymous, 24/7.3919www.solidaritefemmes.org
- 114 — Urgence par SMSEmergency service by SMS, for people who cannot speak or hear safely.114
- arretonslesviolences.gouv.frGovernment portal with an anonymous chat with police officers.arretonslesviolences.gouv.fr
Germany
SOS 110 (Polizei) · 112- Hilfetelefon Gewalt gegen FrauenFree, anonymous, 24/7, in many languages.116 016www.hilfetelefon.de
Ireland
SOS 999 · 112- Women’s AidNational freephone helpline, 24/7.1800 341 900www.womensaid.ie
Italy
SOS 112- 1522Anti-violence and stalking helpline. Free, 24/7.1522www.1522.eu
Netherlands
SOS 112- Veilig ThuisAdvice and reporting centre for domestic violence and abuse. Free, 24/7.0800-2000veiligthuis.nl
Portugal
SOS 112Spain
SOS 112- 016Information and legal advice on gender violence. Free, 24/7, leaves no trace on the bill.016violenciagenero.igualdad.gob.es
Switzerland
SOS 117 (police) · 144 (ambulance) · 112- La Main Tendue / Die Dargebotene HandConfidential listening line, 24/7.143www.143.ch
- Aide aux victimes / OpferhilfeCantonal victim support centres (free, confidential).www.opferhilfe-schweiz.ch
United Kingdom
SOS 999 · 112- National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)Free, confidential, 24/7.0808 2000 247www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
- Men’s Advice LineConfidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse.0808 801 0327mensadviceline.org.uk
United States
SOS 911- National Domestic Violence Hotline24/7 confidential support. Text START to 88788.1-800-799-7233www.thehotline.org
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