Heimilisfriður is a rehabilitation option for domestic violence perpetrators. For people of all genders. The only assumption we suggest is that people have the will to change their violent behavior and tackle their problems. Whether it is physical violence, emotional violence or sexual violence, extortion, hidden abuse or whatever - if you want to change your violent behavior you should visit Heimilisfriður. The rehabilitation is based on individual interviews, interviews with partners and couples is also available as appropriate. 

Rehabilitations for domestic violence perpetrators

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Tómas is not a real person but his story is built upon interviews with people who have used abusive or violent behavior towards others in close relationships. People who use violence can change their behavior if they seek help.

Á Íslandi býðst fólki sem býr við heimilisofbeldi fjölbreyttur stuðningur og aðstoð.
In Iceland people who are being abused or subjected to violence on behalf of their current or former partner can get a variety of support and assistance.
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If you think that there is a possibility that you have abused someone sexually if you are worried about your sexual behaviour, either online or towards other people, or you've gotten comments about you behaving inappropriately, seek help and change it.

Taktu skrefið is a group of psychologists specialised in this field. They help children, teenagers and adults.

The service is not free but most unions subsidize psychology services. You could also check with social services in your area.

Taktu skrefið (Take the step) is a group of psychologists that help people that are worried about their sexual behaviour or have sexually abused someone.

You can always call 1717. Full confidentiality and anonymity is guaranteed.

You can call 1717 or talk on their webchat if you want to talk to someone. The volunteers are professionally trained, well-experienced and from all walks of life. You can contact them regarding any issue causing you concern. You can get emotional support, counseling, helpful information or just someone to listen. Both the phone and webchat are free of cost.

When you sign into the webchat, you will be prompted to register a name and email, but you do not need to register your real name or email.

Here are some examples of matters you can talk about:

If you need someone to talk to or need information about where to find help, please do not hesitate to get in touch. If you do not speak fluent Icelandic, you can request to speak English or Polish.

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The Red Cross Helpline 1717 is a phone service and webchat for those who need someone to talk to in confidentiality. They are open 24 hours, and it's free to call.

The nurses at Heilsuvera consult you in all issues related to wellbeing and health.

You can get get medical advice and information about you access to healthcare 24/7 by calling 1700 or via webchat from 8:00–22:00.  On the website Heilsuvera, you can log in with your electronic ID to see what is your health care centre, book appointments with a doctor, view your medical history, and renew prescriptions. The price to see a doctor during the daytime is around 500 krónur.

Your Healthcare Centre (Heilsugæsla) will connect you to the right resources if you have experienced. You can always come or call there during work hours and talk to a nurse, a psychologist or a midwife that gets you the help you need. If you haven’t already, you should register yourself and your family at the nearest healthcare centre and apply for a General Practitioner (GP). Outside of the capital area, there is always a doctor on call. Here is a map with every healthcare facility in the country so that you can find the one closest to you.

Healthcare professionals assess the need for interpreting services if an individual does not speak Icelandic or English or if they use sign language. You can request an interpreter when booking an appointment with your local healthcare centre or when visiting the hospital. Interpreting services can be provided by telephone or on-site. Read more about rights to interpretation.

Many health care centres have specific consultation for youth aged 13–20. They can come there to discuss their health and wellness.

There are special emergency care for victims of sexual assault for sexual assault in Reykjavik and Akureyri. There is access to this reception 24/7. If you live outside of those areas you can get help at these healthcare institutions:

The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland

The Healthcare Institution of South Iceland

Sudurnes Hospital & Health Center (in Icelandic)

The Healthcare Institution of West Iceland.

At the Health care Centres, doctors, nurses, midwives and psychologist work to serve residents  in that neighbourhood or municipality. 

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. 

Heimilisfriður helps people to stop their abusive behaviour.

If you think that you are possibly abusing someone in a close relationship, contact Heimilisfriður. Therapy involves taking responsibility for your abusive behaviour. Then you are shown methods to deal with problems in a constructive manner.

Therapy starts with individual interviews and eventually progresses to group therapy if wanted. Individual therapy sessions cost 3000 kr. and support group therapy costs 16.000 kr. per semester. There is no couples therapy at Heimilisfriður but spouses are offered two interviews: one at the beginning and one at the end of your therapy regiment. 

There is an elevator in the building for wheelchair accessibility. If you need sign language or other language interpretation, your referrer will likely pay for that.

Heimilisfriður is located at Höfðabakki 9 in Reykjavík. You can book a session via telephone 5553020 or send an email to heimilisfridur@salfraedistofan.is.

Language interpretation and sign language interpretation by referring entity.

Heimilisfriður offers therapy for people who have abused someone in a close relationship.

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