Violence. Where can I find help? (Easy-to-Read Text)
Violence can be:
- Physical violence. For example, punching, hitting, and kicking.
- Psychological violence. For example, threatening, scolding, threatening, humiliating, and controlling.
- Sexual violence. For example, rape or sexual harassment. Sexual harassment, for example, is an unwanted touch.
Violence
People who are subjected to violence are called victims.
Those who use violence can be both women and men. Victim of abuse can be of all genders although women are more often victims of violence.
Sometimes people aren't sure if they've been subjected to violence. It is important to talk to a friend or specialists, for example, at the Women's Shelter or at Stígamót.
No one should have to endure violence.
Abuse violates human rights and freedoms.
Everyone has the right to seek help against abuse.
Abuse is never the fault of the victim!
Where can I find help?
You can always call 112. You can also contact everyone below:
Kvennaathvarfið Women's Shelter
- Office telephone: 561-3720
- Emergency numbers around the clock (24/7): 561-1205
- E-mail: kvennaathvarf@kvennaathvarf.is
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvennaathvarf
The shelter is for women and their children when they cannot stay at home due to their husbands, or others living at the home, emotional or physical violence.
The shelter is also for women who have been raped.
Telephone counseling 24 hours a day at 561-1205.
Women can call and talk. They can get support and information.
Interviews are available for women to come and get support and information without staying the night.
It is necessary to call 561-1205 first and make an appointment.
There are groups where women meet to help each other. They get help from the women's shelter staff member.
It is necessary to be interviewed before.
- Telephone: 553-3000.
- E-mail: bjarkarhlid@bjarkarhlid.is
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Address: Bleikargróf 6, 108 Reykjavík
Bjarkarhlíð on Bústaðavegur (in the wooded area next to the church-driveway) - Telephone: 411-1111
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E-mail: upplysingar@reykjavik.is
Service centers provide counseling for those who are subjected to violence. Here is information on service centers in Reykjavík.
You can also call the city's service-center for information about your community center or get direct contact with the community Center.
- Telephone: 562-6868 or 800-6868
- Email: stigamot@stigamot.is
- Address: Síðumúli 23, 108 Reykjavík.
Stígamót’s services are for both women and men who are 18 years of age or older.
Most people who come to Stígamót have experienced sexual violence.
Stígamót is also for family members and others close to those who have experienced violence.
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Telephone:
543-1000 Main Switchboard
543-2000 Emergency reception dispatch
543-2094 Daytime Emergency Reception
543-2085 Áfallamiðstöð (Trauma Center)
- Address: Landspítali National Hospital Fossvogur
The emergency reception provides services to those who have been raped or have been involved in an attempted rape.
The purpose of the emergency services is to reduce or prevent health-related damage.
Everyone can use this service at Land-spítali – The National Hospital of Iceland.
- Telephone: 552-1500
- Address: Túngata 14, 101 Reykjavík
Women's counseling offers free legal assistance and social counseling for everyone.
Opening hours:
- Tuesdays from 8 pm to 10 pm.
- Thursdays from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The main purpose of the operation is to provide support and advice.
The service is free of charge.
You do not need to provide your name or other personal information.
Ísafjörður
Multi-Cultural Information Center
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Telephone: 450-3090 (Icelandic/English)
470-4706 (Lithuanian)
470-4707 (Russian)
470- 4708 (Polish)
470-4709 (Serbian/Croatian)
470-4702 (Thai)
470-4705 (Spanish)
- E-mail: mcc@mcc.is
- Address: Árnagata 2-4, Ísafjörður
- Telephone: 555-3020
- Telephone: 561-1205
- E-mail: nordurland@kvennaathvarf.is
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvennaathvarf
- Telephone: 461-5959 or 857-5959
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E-mail: aflidakureyri@gmail.com
Aflið offers assistance to anyone who has experienced sexual or domestic violence.
Aflið is also for those who are close to those who have experienced violence and want advice.
Great emphasis is placed on maintaining confidentiality with everyone who goes to Aflið as matters are often sensitive and personal.
Akureyri Emergency Department
- Telephone: 463-0800
- Address: Entrance C, Akureyri Hospital - Eyrarlandsvegur
- Telephone: 551-2520
- E-mail: bjarmahlid@bjarmahlid.is
- Address: Aðalstræti 14, 600 Akureyri
Bjarma-hlíð is a center for survivors of abuse.
In Bjarma-hlíð you can get advice and information for people who have experienced violence. At Bjarma-hlíð work with the victims of violence is on their terms.
The South of Iceland
- Telephone: 834-5566
- Email: sigur@sigurhaedir.is
- Address: Þórsmörk 7, 800 Selfoss
Sigurhæðir provide services to those who have experienced violence in the South of Iceland. The police has a presence at Sigurhæðir to provide advice and information and you can also get legal advice.
Social services in your municipality also offer a range of consultation and assistance.
At the Multicultural Information Center you can find various information helpful for immigrants.
At the Multicultural Information Center you can find various information helpful for immigrants.
Assistance for perpetrators
Treatment for people who use violence.
Domestic violence is a serious problem.
If you know someone who has been abused or abused in the home, you can point that person to Home Peace.
Outside the capital area
Akureyri
The shelter is for women and their children when they cannot stay at home due to their husbands, or others living at the home, emotional or physical violence.
The shelter is also for women who have been raped.
Telephone counseling 24 hours a day at 561-1205.
Women can call and talk. They can get support and information.
Interviews are available for women to come and get support and information without staying the night.
It is necessary to call 561-1205 first and make an appointment.
There are groups where women meet to help each other. They get help from the women's shelter staff member.
It is necessary to be interviewed before.
Bjarkar-hlíð is a center for survivors of abuse. The goal of Bjarkar-hlíð is to provide support and consultation as well as education about violence and its consequences.
An appointment is required. Opening hours are 9-17 on weekdays
Reykjavík City Community Center
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.