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Helplines in Denmark

Lev Uden Vold Live Without Violence

Open 24/7

National 24/7 hotline for intimate partner violence, rape, and domestic abuse. Free anonymous support for adult victims, perpetrators, relatives, and professionals. Provides counseling and referrals.

Danish, English

Offerraadgivningen - Victim Support Denmark Victim Support Denmark

Open 24/7

Free anonymous 24/7 support for victims, witnesses, and relatives affected by crime or accidents. Provides professional guidance and referrals to further help. National helpline 116 006.

Kvindehjemmet Women's Shelter

Open 24/7

Denmark's largest women's shelter with 36 rooms. Free protection and support for women and children victims of domestic violence. 24/7 access, no referral needed. Staff includes social workers, psychologists, pedagogues. Special program for children (Børnetræet).

Anna's Women's Shelter Annas Kvindehjem

Open 24/7

Shelter for women and children escaping violence. Provides safety, accommodation (2-6 months), psychological support (10 hours), counseling on practical matters, children's programs. Small municipal fee may apply but can be waived based on circumstances. Capacity for 11 women and children.

Veterancentret The Veteran Centre

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 support and treatment for Danish military veterans and families. Provides psychological treatment (CBT, PTSD), social worker counseling, and proactive outreach. Lifelong access to services. Organized under Ministry of Defense.

Danish, English

112 Denmark Emergency Services

Open 24/7

National emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services in Denmark. For life-threatening emergencies only.

Danish, English

Livslinien

Main helpline Phone: Daily 11:00-05:00; Chat: Mon-Fri 17:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-17:00

Free anonymous crisis helpline for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or in crisis. Also provides support for those bereaved by suicide and concerned relatives. Run by trained volunteers.

Peer support

Psykiatrifonden Mental Health Helpline Psykiatrifondens Rådgivning

Phone: Mon-Thu 10:00-22:00, Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00; Chat: Mon-Thu 14:00-02:00, Fri 14:00-18:00 & 22:00-02:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 & 22:00-02:00

Free and confidential support by phone and online chat for people experiencing emotional distress and mental health issues. Provides support for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, psychosis, substance abuse, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and many other psychiatric conditions. Available in Danish and English.

Peer support Danish, English

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