Wheelchair accessible. Counsellor that has good understanding of disabled persons rights.

Walk-in service for victims of sexual abuse is open 24 hours a day.

Walk-in service for victims of sexual abuse is located in the Emergency Room (Bráðamóttaka) at the National Hospital in Fossvogur. It is open 24/7, and there is no cost for going there. You will get help, regardless of where you are from or where you live. It is a good idea to bring someone you trust with you.

There are nurses, psychologists, and doctors who work in the emergency room who provide you help with both physical and emotional wounds.  There, you can also get assistance from a lawyer or legal rights protector. Physical evidence is collected for use if you choose to press charges. Even though it's hard, to increase the chances of finding criminal evidence, it's best to go to the emergency room as soon as possible, without washing yourself or your clothes.

The phone number at the ER is 543 2000, and it is open 24/7. You can also contact them directly at 543 2094 during daytime work hours. It is also possible to send an email to neydarmottaka@landspitali.is or contact the emergency room through the online chat on the hospital's website. 

Support and Counselling due to Sexual Abuse 

Language and sign language interpretation.

The Emergency Room for Sexual Abuse assists anyone who has been raped, experienced attempted rape or any other sexual abuse.

543 2000 (24/7) or directly 543 2094 (daytime work hours)

People are violent to disabled people more than other people. It is a big problem. It is never your fault! You can always get help.

You can contact a Rights Protection Officer if someone has hurt you or made you do something you did not want. You can also contact them if someone calls you names, threatens or attacks you or has touched you somewhere you did not want them to. 

The Rights Protection Officer can be with you and support you when you speak to the police. They can also assist you in getting help if you have difficulty talking.

If you want to talk to a Rights Protection Officer, you can send an email to rettindagaesla@rettindagaesla.is or call the Ministry of Social Affairs at their number 545 8100 and get the guardian in your region. It is also possible to find names, phone numbers and emails for Right Protection Officers on this website.

Protecting the Rights of People With Disabilities

Íslenska, English, dansk, español. Language and sign language interpretation. 

Rights Protection Officer helps disabled or Deaf people and people with an impairment or long-term health condition. They help with everything to do with rights, finances, and personal issues.

Samtökin '78 help all queer persons who have experienced abuse of any kind. You are always welcome there.

Samtökin ’78 is the National Queer Association of Iceland – for all queer persons regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics or gender expression. They offer social counselling to queer people, their families and professionals. Their counsellors have extensive experience working with queer people. No issue is too big or too small to discuss with them. The first three hours of counseling are free of cost. If you want to receive additional counseling, you can negotiate the payment or even receive a subsidy payment from the government.

Their place is wheelchair accessible. All events for the organization are in wheelchair-accessible buildings. Samtökin '78 offer access to interpreters and sign language interpreters when needed.

Samtökin ’78 is located at Suðurgata 3 in Reykjavík. They are open weekdays from 1 pm - 4 pm. It is best to book a time on their website. You can also call them at the phone number 552 7878 or send an email to skrifstofa@samtokin78.is.

Íslenska, English, Polski, Francais. Language and sign language interpretation. 

Samtökin '78 is the National Queer Organisation of Iceland. They offer counseling for queer people who have experienced abuse in close relationships.

People who have looked to Stígamót share their experiences regarding how they felt after being sexually abused and how seeking help supported them in feeling better today.

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Sexual abuse is when someone touches you inappropriately or sexually or forces you to perform a sexual act against your will. Sexual harassment with words or action is also abuse.

Stígamót helps people who have suffered sexual abuse. It doesn’t matter how long it has been since the abuse occurred.

Stígamót is an organisation that offers interviews and support groups for people who have been sexually abused. It doesn't matter if the abuse occurred long ago, you can always get help at Stígamót. They also provide counselling for families. All of their services are free.

At Stígamót, everyone is welcome regardless of gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, your origin or race, economic background or residence status. You can talk to a counsellor in Icelandic, English or Scandinavian languages and choose between a male or a female counsellor. For other languages, they provide an interpreter and sign language interpreter. Their place is wheelchair accessible with an elevator.

Stígamót is located at Síðumúli 23. You can call 562 6868 or send an email to stigamot@stigamot.is to book a time with a counsellor. You can also talk to a counsellor through their webchat (Netspjall). The office is open weekdays from 9 am - 6 pm except on Wednesdays when it is open from 1 pm - 6 pm. It is usually best to reach them early in the morning or around noon.

Íslenska, English, dansk, norsk, svenska. Language and sign language interpretation.

Stígamót helps people of all genders who have been sexually abused.

Stígamót

Together Against Sexual Abuse

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