Support for victims of violence
NCK is commissioned by the Government to provide support to victims of violence and runs the national helplines Kvinnofridslinjen, Support Line for Men and Support Line for Transgender People. NCK also runs Sweden's first specialised out-patient clinic for women who have been subjected to violence – Kvinnofridsmottagningen at Uppsala University Hospital.
An average number of 50 000 calls are answered every year by Kvinnofridslinjen. All victims of violence, relatives or people who encounter victims of violence at work can call the helplines for support and advice, and last year NCK opened helplines for men and transgender people.
Learn more about the helplines and the construction and development over time
National Women's Helpline
Kvinnofridslinjen provides support to women who are victims of physical, psychological or sexual violence. Calls are free and the caller is anonymous. Call 020-50 50 50.
Support Line for Men
A support line for men who are victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse. The support line for men is open every day from 7 to 21. Call 020-80 80 80 80.
Support Line for Transgender People
A support line for transgender adults, including non-binary people, who are violence in close relationships or sexual abuse. The line is open every day 11-19. Call 020-55 00 00.
The Clinical Department – Kvinnofridsmottagningen
Kvinnofridsmottagningen is an out-patient clinic providing care and counselling for women subjected to threats, violence or sexual assaults. Help and support is available from women nurses and doctors. Appointments can be made for weekdays. Emergencies are handled immediately.
The Clinical Department was established in 1994 and was Sweden's first specialist clinic for women subjected to violence.
Clinical Department web page at Uppsala University Hospital (in Swedish)
Opening hours and contact details
The clinic is open Monday to Friday between 8 am – 4 pm.
The clinic is situated at Uppsala University Hospital, entrance 18.
Telephone: 018-611 27 92
Out-patient clinic opening hours
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Monday 2/12
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Tuesday 3/12
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Wednesday 4/12
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Thursday 5/12
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Friday 6/12
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Saturday 7/12
Closed
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Sunday 8/12
Closed
Located at entrance 18
Order information material
It is of utmost importance that the national helpline for women is well known. Kvinnofridslinjen is widely advertised with calling cards and posters in, for example, hospitals, health centres, schools, and job centres. Calling cards are available in 32 languages, as well as in braille, and all information materials can be ordered free of charge in order to ensure widespread coverage.
Video about the helpline for women
NCK has produced a short video about Sweden's National Women's helpline, Kvinnofridslinjen 020-50 50 50. The video is available in English. It is suitable for social media and can be downloaded easily. Help us spread the word about Kvinnofridslinjen in Sweden!
Please note, Kvinnofridslinjen can only be reached within Sweden.
Contact
Head of the Clinical Department:
Johanna Belachew, 018-611 95 89
Head of the unit:
Anna Häger, 018-617 00 79
Medical secretary:
018-611 27 92
E-mail addresses to employees at the University Hospital: firstname.surname@akademiska.se
Contact the National Centre for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against Women