Please notify first if you need wheelchair access.

Aflið assists people who have suffered any form of abuse.

Aflið is a social organization for people who have suffered abuse in a close relationship, sexual abuse or any other form of abuse. You can receive individual counseling or participate in support groups. Relatives are welcome. There is no cost for speaking to counselors.

There is no elevator in the building so if you use a wheelchair unfortunately you will not have access. You can instead call and a counselor will arrange a place to meet with you which is wheelchair accessible. You can speak Icelandic or English with counselors. Aflið does not pay for sign language translators for the hearing impaired.

Aflið is located at Aðalstræti 14 in Akureyri. You can book an appointment by calling their phone number 461 5959  or send an email to aflidakureyri[hjá]gmail.com. 

Icelandic, English. No sign language interpretation available.

Call and inform us if you use a wheelchair. 

The Women's Shelter in Akureyri offers counseling and a safe place to stay for women who experience abuse in a close relationship.

The Women's Shelter is a house where women and their children can reside for a short period if they cannot live at home due to abuse or violence. If you have been subjected to abuse, you can come to the shelter for counseling; you do not have to reside in the shelter. It doesn't matter when the abuse occurred. There is no cost for speaking to a counselor.

The counselors speak English; you can also request to speak with a French or Spanish fluent counselor. For other languages, you can get an interpreter. You can also get a sign language interpreter if you need. The shelter is not wheelchair accessible, but if you use a wheelchair, you can book a meeting with them at Bjarmahlíð. If you need shelter, you will get a wheelchair accessible hotel room.

You can reach the Women’s Shelter for support around the clock, the phone number is 561 1205. You can also send them an email to kvennaathvarf[hjá]kvennaathvarf.is. All women are welcome: Icelandic, foreign, disabled, queer, trans or of any age (over 18).

Icelandic, English. Language and sign language interpreters.

The Women's Shelter offers counseling and a safe place to stay for any woman who has experienced abuse in a close relationship.

Bjarkarhlíð offers help to all people who have suffered abuse. You will be well taken care of here.

If you or anyone you know has been abused, or been a victim of human trafficking, you can contact a counselor at Bjarmahlíð regardless of your gender, origin or social status. There you will have access to a police officer, a lawyer, a social worker, and other organizations that offer support. Everyone is welcome, and there is no cost associated with services or counseling.

The building is wheelchair accessible. If you need, you can get sign language or language interpretation.

Bjarkarhlíð is located near Bústaðarvegur in Reykjavík. Opening hours are on weekdays from 9–5. It is best to book a time through their website, calling their phone number: 553 3000. You can also send an email to bjarkarhlid@bjarkarhlid.is.

Family Justice Center for Survivors of Violence

Íslenska, English. Language and sign language interpretation.

Bjarkarhlíð is a center for people who have experienced abuse. There you get all the support and counseling you need in one place. All assistance is on your terms.

Physical abuse and violence are when someone hurts you physically, like with pinching, shoving, kicking, or punching. Threats of physical abuse are also physical violence. 

Bjarmahlíð in Akureyri helps all people who have suffered abuse. 

If you or anyone you know has been abused, you can contact a counselor at Bjarmahlíð regardless of your gender, origin or social status. There you will have access to a police officer, a lawyer, a social worker, and other organizations that offer support. Everyone is welcome, and there is no cost associated with services or counseling.

If necessary, you can receive sign language interpretation or language interpretation. The building is not wheelchair accessible, so if you need such access, please mention this when you book an appointment, a counselor can then meet with you at the Social Services office of Akureyri located in Glerárgata. 

Bjarmahlíð is located at Aðalstræti 14 in Akureyri. The office is open weekdays from 10 am to 2 pm. It is best to book a time on their website or call via telephone 551 2520. You can also send them an email at bjarmahlid@bjarmahlid.is.

Bjarmahlíð is a center for people who have experienced abuse. There you get all the support and counseling you need in one place. All assistance is on your terms.

Bjarmahlíð in Akureyri

Family Justice Center for Survivors of Violence

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Aflið in Akureyri

Women's Shelter in Akureyri

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