Support services

117

Police

In case of immediate danger or threatening situations

144

Emergency medical services

In cases of injury or medical emergency

142

Victim support hotline

For victims of violence, available 24/7 across Switzerland (free, anonymous)

You can also directly contact a victim support center. You are not bound to your canton of residence. The counseling is free of charge, confidential and anonymous.

Women's shelters also provide telephone counselling and information, many are reachable 24/7. They offer counselling on personal, legal, health and financial matters.

Children and young people can find support from Pro Juventute – by phone 147, WhatsApp or email.

Below you will find lists of victim counselling centres (taken from Victim Support Switzerland), women's shelters (taken from the umbrella organisation of women's shelters), men's shelters, and specific services for children and young people.

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