Domestic violence
You can get help and support if you are or have been subjected to violence or honour-related oppression. Support is also available for those who subject others to such violence. Call 040-34 69 00 – we answer 24 hours a day. Concerned friends and relatives are also welcome to call us.
You can choose to remain anonymous. You can get help regardless of whether you are subjected to psychological, physical or economic control or violence. You do not have to involve the police, but you can get help to report the matter if you wish.
If you or someone close to you is in immediate danger, you must always call the emergency number 112.
Advice for those subjected to violence and their loved ones
Sweden’s National Women’s Helpline
Sweden’s National Women’s Helpline (Kvinnofridslinjen) is a national helpline for women that can give you advice and support by telephone. The number will not appear on your phone bill. The call is free of charge, and you can choose to remain anonymous.
Telephone: 116 016 (24 hours a day)
The Crisis Centre
The Crisis Centre (Kriscentrum) is a crisis centre that can provide you with advice and support by telephone, 24 hours a day. Kriscentrum also provides a counselling service, where you can receive help with advice, treatment and emotional processing.
The Crisis Centre operators speak Swedish. A telephone interpreter can be booked if needed.
You can contact Kriscentrum if you need support on 040-29 09 99 (24 hours a day).
To make an appointment, you can call 040-97 06 07.
Advice for those who subject partners or loved ones to violence
The national 'Choose to stop' (Välj att sluta) helpline can help you to change controlling or violent behaviour.
Telephone: 020-555 666
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