Violence. Where can I find help? (Easy-to-Read Text)
What is violence?
Violence is when someone hurts you.
Violence can be physical.
For example, hitting, kicking, pushing.
Violence can be emotional.
For example, threatening, controlling, humiliating.
Violence can be sexual.
For example, sexual contact that you don't want.
Violence is never your fault.
Violence
People who experience violence are called victims.
Victims can be women.
They can also be men.
They can also be non-binary adults.
Women are usually the victims.
People who commit violence can be women.
They can also be men.
They can also be non-binary adults.
Sometimes people aren't sure if they've experienced violence.
It's important to talk with a friend.
Or a specialist.
For example, at The Women's Shelter.
Or at Stígamót.
No one should have to endure violence.
Violence violates human rights.
Violence violates people's freedom.
Everyone has the right to seek help.
Abuse is never the fault of the victim!
Where can I find help?
You can always call 112.
You can also contact these places listed below.
The Women’s Shelter (Kvennaathvarfið)
- 24-hour emergency number: 561-1205
- Email: kvennaathvarf@kvennaathvarf.is
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvennaathvarf
The shelter helps women and their children.
When they can't stay home because of violence.
The violence can be emotional.
Or physical.
The violence can come from a spouse.
Or others who live in the home.
The shelter is also for women who have been raped.
Phone counseling is available 24 hours a day.
- By phone: 561-1205
Women can call and talk.
They can get support.
And information.
Appointments are available.
Women can come for appointments.
To get support
And information
They don't need to stay overnight.
You need to call first
And make an appointment.
- Call 561-1205
Groups are available.
In these groups, women meet
And help each other.
With help from a Women's Shelter staff member
You must attend a counseling session before attending the support groups.
Bjarkarhlíð Family Justice Center
- Telephone: 553-3000.
- Email: bjarkarhlid@bjarkarhlid.is
- Address: Bleikargróf 6, 108 ReykjavíkBjarkarhlíð on Bústaðavegur (in the wooded area next to the church-driveway)
- Telephone: 411-1111
- E-mail: upplysingar@reykjavik.is
Service centers provide counseling.
They help people who experience violence.
Here's information about service centers in Reykjavík.
You can also call the City's service center.
You can get information about your service center.
You can get connected directly to a service center.
Stígamót
- Telephone: 562-6868 or 800-6868
- Email: stigamot@stigamot.is
- Address: Síðumúli 23, 108 Reykjavík.
Stígamót services help women.
The services also help men.
The services also help non-binary adults
You must be 18 years old or older.
Many people who go there have experienced sexual abuse.
Stígamót also supports family members.
They also help others who are close to victims.
Emergency unit for sexual abuse victims at Landspítali Hospital
Telephone:
- 543-1000 Main switchboard
- 543-2000 Emergency room reception
- 543-2094 Emergency unit during the day
- 543-2085 Áfallamiðstöð (Trauma Center)
Address: Landspítali Hospital in Fossvogur
The emergency unit helps people after rape.
It also helps people after attempted rape.
The service's goal is to reduce health problems.
The goal is to prevent more health problems.
Anyone can go there for help.
Women‘s Counseling Center (Kvennaráðgjöfin)
- Telephone: 552-1500
- Address: Túngata 14, 101 Reykjavík
Women's Counseling provides free legal help.
They provide social counseling.
The service is for everyone.
Open on Tuesdays:
- From 8 p.m.
- To 10 p.m.
Open on Thursdays:
- From 2 p.m.
- To 4 p.m.
The service is free of charge.
You don't need to give your name.
You don't need to give personal information.
Assistance for perpetrators
Heimilisfriður
- Telephone: 555-3020
Treatment for people who use violence.
Heimilisfriður provides treatment.
The treatment is for people who commit violence.
Domestic abuse is a serious problem.
You can refer people to Heimilisfriður.
Outside the capital area
Akureyri
Akureyri Women’s Shelter
- Telephone: 561-1205
- E-mail: nordurland@kvennaathvarf.is
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvennaathvarf
The shelter helps women and their children.
When they can't be at home because of violence.
The violence can be emotional.
The violence can be physical.
The shelter also helps women after rape.
- Phone counseling is available 24 hours a day.
Call 561-1205
Women can get support.
Appointments are available.
You need to call first and make an appointment.
- Call 561-1205
Groups are available.
In these groups, women meet
And help each other.
With help from a Women's Shelter staff member
You must attend a counseling session before attending the support groups.
Aflið
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Telephone: 461-5959
or 857-5959
- Email: aflidakureyri@gmail.com
Aflið provides help.
The help is for people who have experienced sexual abuse.
The help is for people who have experienced domestic abuse.
Aflið also provides support for people close to them.
Confidentiality is paramount.
Akureyri Emergency Department
- Telephone: 463-0800
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Address: Entrance C
Akureyri Hospital
Eyrarlandsvegur.
Bjarmahlíð, Akureyri
- Telephone: 551-2520
- E-mail: bjarmahlid@bjarmahlid.is
- Address: Aðalstræti 14, 600 Akureyri
Bjarmahlíð is a place for victims of violence.
Advice is available.
Information is available.
Victims decide for themselves what happens.
The South of Iceland
Sigurhæðir, Selfoss.
- Telephone: 834-5566
- Email: sigur@sigurhaedir.is
- Address: Þórsmörk 7, 800 Selfoss
Sigurhæðir provides services for victims of violence.
Police are available.
Police can provide advice.
They also offer information.
Legal counseling is available.
Social services in your municipality can give advice
And help.
Ísafjörður
Multicultural Information Center
- Telephone: 450-3090
- E-mail: mcc@vmst.is
- Address: Árnagata 2-4, Ísafjörður
Information is available.
This information is for immigrants.
Information about Icelandic society is available.
Information about learning Icelandic is available.
Information about your rights is available.
Information about your responsibilities is available.
Interpretation services are available.
Bjarkarhlíð helps victims of violence.
Support is available.
Counseling is available.
Education about violence is offered.
An appointment is required.
Open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
It is open every weekday.
Reykjavík City Centers
Resources for victims
Click here to explore the resources available if you're experiencing abuse, have been a victim of abuse, or know someone who is.