Support and counsel for women
If a woman becomes the victim of domestic violence, whether emotionally or physically, she can at any time seek refuge for herself and her children at the shelter for women, Kvennaathvarfið. Along with various other organisations, Kvennaathvarfið and Kvennaráðgjöf also offer telephone counselling for women and other support.
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Support and counsel for women
Kvennaathvarfið (safe shelter for women)
Tel.: (+354) 561-1205
Toll-free number: 800-6205
Email: kvennaathvarf@kvennaathvarf.is
Services at the women’s shelter are available for women and children who suffer domestic violence. The staff speaks both Icelandic and English. If the person seeking help speaks neither Icelandic nor English, the shelter provides an interpreter in an appropriate language at no cost.
Kvennaráðgjöf (counselling for women)
Túngata 14
101 Reykjavík
Tel.: (+354) 552-1500
This advisory service offers free legal and social counselling for women. Support and advice is available on Tuesdays from 20:00 to 22:00 and on Thursdays from 14:00 to 16:00.
