Family Justice Center for Survivors of Violence

At Suðurhlíð, we work with victims of violence on their own terms. All services and advice are under the same roof with the aim of making it easier for victims to seek help.

Suðurhlíð emphasizes the interdisciplinary cooperation of the different institutions and organizations involved in local work. Offenders are met in a warm and safe environment, on their own terms and at no cost to individuals.

Opening hours are work days from 8:30am - 4:00pm, weekends are closed. It's easiest to book an appointment through their website, the website is translated in many languages, pick your language in the top right corner. You can also contact Suðurhlíð through email or by calling 591 7085.

Services are free of charge.

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

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Setustofa hjá Bjarkarhlíð. Hér má sjá þrjá hægindastóla. Tveir eru nær og milli þeirra borð með lampa. Einn er fjær, með borð við hlið sér og hillur þar sem meðal annars er kaffikanna, bollar og nokkur tímarit. Ein planta og standlampi eru við hlið hillunnar.

Bjarmahlíð in Akureyri

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.

Women's Shelter

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

Stígamót

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

Bjarkarhlíð

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.

Sigurhæðir in Selfoss

Sigurhæðir is a service for victims of gender-based violence in South Iceland. There you receive coordinated counsel, support and therapy on your terms.

Emotional abuse

Emotional abuse is when somebody continually mistreats you emotionally. It's also sometimes called psychological abuse. It is emotional abuse when someone threatens you or deliberately tries to scare, humiliate, isolate or ignore you.

Manneskja situr í hjólastól. Hún snýr frá okkur og horfir upp í vindinn. Mikið og liðað hár sveiflast í vindinum.