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Gewaltschutzzentren Österreich (Violence Protection Centres Austria)
The Violence Protection Centres provide professional support for victims of domestic violence and stalking, including safety planning, counselling and assistance with legal and social support options. Their services are available across Austria and focus on helping affected people to regain safety and independence.
Helpline: +43 800 700 217
Email: office.wien@gewaltschutzzentrum.at
Website: www.gewaltschutzzentrum.at


Weißer Ring Österreich
Weißer Ring provides support, counselling and assistance for victims of crime, including victims of violent offences. The organisation offers information, emotional support and guidance throughout legal and recovery processes.
Victims’ Emergency Helpline: +43 800 112 112
Email: office@weisser-ring.at
Website: www.weisser-ring.at


Frauenhelpline gegen Gewalt
The Women’s Helpline against Violence provides free, confidential and anonymous crisis counselling and support for women, children and young people affected by domestic violence and other forms of violence. The service is available throughout Austria around the clock.
24-hour Helpline: +43 800 222 555
Email: frauenhelpline@aoef.at
Website: www.frauenhelpline.at


Frauenberatung bei sexueller Gewalt Österreich
The specialised counselling centres for sexual violence provide free, confidential and professional support for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence, including rape and sexual assault. They offer crisis intervention, psychosocial counselling, information about legal options and support throughout recovery processes.
Telephone counselling: +43 1 523 22 22
Email: info@sexuellegewalt.at
Website: www.sexuellegewalt.at


Rat auf Draht
Rat auf Draht is Austria’s emergency helpline for children, young people and their trusted adults. The service provides free, confidential and anonymous counselling on issues such as violence, abuse, bullying, cyber violence, online risks and personal crises. Professional counsellors are available around the clock to support children and young people and help them access further assistance.
24-hour Helpline: +43 147
Email: 147@rataufdraht.at
Website: www.rataufdraht.at


Kinder- und Jugendanwaltschaft Österreich (KiJA)
The Child and Youth Advocacy Offices provide independent advice, support and information for children and young people throughout Austria. They help children and adolescents experiencing violence, abuse, discrimination, bullying or other difficult situations and provide guidance on their rights and available support services.
Email: kinderrechte@bka.gv.at
Website: www.kija.at

Women's Aid Ireland
Women’s Aid 24 hour National Freephone Helpline is a free, non-judgmental and confidential service that offers support to women subjected to domestic abuse including coercive control and stalking.  This includes emotional, physical, sexual or economic abuse by a current or former partner.

Men's Aid Ireland
Men’s Aid Ireland provide a confidential service underpinned by a victim centric and human rights proofed approach aimed at ensuring all male victims of Domestic Violence/Coercive Control receive the required support to be safe.
Men’s Aid operates Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
National Confidential Helpline: 01 554 3811
Email: Hello@mensaid.ie
Website: www.mensaid.ie


National LGBT+ Helpline
Freephone: 1800 929 539
Available Monday – Thursday (6.30pm – 10pm), Friday (4pm-10pm), Saturday and Sunday (4pm-6pm)
Website: www.lgbt.ie


Pieta House
The Pieta Crisis Helpline offers crisis intervention support to anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or engaging in self-harm and also supports those bereaved through suicide.
24-hour crisis helpline: 1800 247 247
Website: www.pieta.ie

National Rape Crises Ireland Helpline
Available 24 hours a day.
Freephone: 1800 77 88 88
Website: www.rapecrisisireland.ie/www.pieta.ie


HSE
Domestic, sexual and gender based violence services list of services in each county in Ireland

Safe Ireland
Support services for victims of violence and abuse.
Website: www.safeireland.ie


Barnardos
Organisation for vulnerable children and families in Ireland.
Website: www.barnardos.ie


Family Resource Centres
National family and community based support programmes.
Website: www.familyresource.ie


Department Of Justice Victims Charter
Provides information and support for victims of crime.
Website: www.alwayshere.ie/the-victims-charter

Feminoteka
Feminoteka is a Polish non-profit foundation dedicated to supporting women who experience violence, particularly sexual violence. The organization provides free legal, psychological, and therapeutic assistance, operates a helpline for women affected by violence, conducts educational programs, advocacy campaigns, and works to improve laws and public awareness regarding gender-based violence. Its mission is to help women access safety, support, and justice while promoting social change and gender equality.
General Email: info@feminoteka.pl
Office Phone: +48 695 223 184
Violence Support Helpline: 888 88 33 88 (Monday–Friday, 11:00–19:00)
Website: Feminoteka Official Website


Fundation Woman with Wings
Fundation Woman with Wings - Fundacja Kobiety ze Skrzydłami is a Polish non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women facing difficult life situations, including domestic violence, emotional crises, social exclusion, and challenges related to returning to work. The foundation provides psychological support, mentoring programs, support groups, personal development workshops, and community-building initiatives that help women regain confidence, independence, and emotional well-being. The organization also engages in animal welfare activities, including the care, treatment, and adoption of homeless cats.
The foundation's mission is to empower women, promote personal growth, provide access to professional support, and create a safe environment where women can rebuild their lives and develop their potential. It also actively raises awareness about domestic violence and encourages access to support services for those in need.
Phone: +48 68 448 41 87
Website: Fundacja Kobiety ze Skrzydłami

National Agency for Equal Opportunities between Women and Men (ANES)
The National Agency for Equal Opportunities between Women and Men coordinates Romania's policies on gender equality and domestic violence prevention. It also operates the national confidential helpline, offering information, guidance and referral to specialised support services for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and gender discrimination.
National Helpline (24/7): 0800 500 333
Email: secretariat@anes.gov.ro
Website: www.anes.gov.ro

General Directorate of Social Assistance and Child Protection – Harghita County (DGASPC Harghita)
DGASPC Harghita provides social assistance, psychological counselling, family support services and referrals to specialised services for victims of domestic violence and vulnerable families within Harghita County.
Phone: +40 266 207 700
Email: office@dgaspchr.ro
Website: www.dgaspchr.ro

Asociația ANAIS
Asociația ANAIS is a Romanian non-governmental organisation providing free psychological counselling, legal advice and social support for women and children affected by domestic violence. The organisation also promotes prevention, awareness and equal opportunities.
Phone: +40 737 318 999
Email: office@asociatia-anais.ro
Website: www.asociatia-anais.ro

Asociația Necuvinte
Asociația Necuvinte offers specialised support for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence through counselling, legal information, advocacy and prevention programmes. The organisation also works to raise public awareness and improve victim support services.
Phone: +40 755 653 993
Email: contact@necuvinte.ro
Website: www.necuvinte.ro

FILIA Centre
FILIA Centre is a feminist organisation working to promote gender equality, prevent gender-based violence and support women's rights through education, advocacy, research and community programmes.
Email: office@centrulfilia.ro
Website: www.centrulfilia.ro

Centrul Parteneriat pentru Egalitate (CPE)
The Centre for Partnership for Equality promotes equal opportunities between women and men through education, research, public awareness campaigns and community programmes. CPE develops resources and initiatives that support gender equality in families, schools and society.
Email: office@cpe.ro
Website: www.cpe.ro

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