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Where to seek help after violence?

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Do not hesitate to seek help when in need. Whether it is you who needs help or someone you care about. Some people can turn to their family or good friends, but there are also public organizations that can help. You can also get help here on the site to decide where to turn if you're not sure. Heilsuvera online livechat is open from 8 am to 10 pm every day. Cases can be reported to Child Protection Services by calling 112. 
There is also available an online chat for victims of violence and others who need help on the 112 website

Public entities  
 Neyðarlínan - In an emergency 112
The police 112
 Landspítali - University Hospital 543-1000  
 Health Care Center   
School nurses  
Hospitals  
Social services  
Barnahús - Children's Center 530-2500
Teachers and social workers   
School administrators  
Professional Council on Bullying  

Bjarkarhlíð - Center for victims of violence 

553-3000
Social organizations  
Aflið Akureyri   857-5959 / 461-5959

Bergið headspace

  571-5580

Bjarmahlíð - Center for victims of violence

 551-2520
Home and School - national parents' association   516-0100
Heimilisfriður - Domestic peace    555-2030
Helpline - Red Cross  1717
The Women’s Shelter - Akureyri   561-1206
The Women’s Shelter - Reykjavík   561-3720 / 561-1205

Sigurhæðir - Services for victims of gender-based violence in South Iceland

 834-5566
Sjónarhóll - Counseling center for parents of children with support needs   535-1900
Stígamót - Center for survivors of sexual violence   562-6868 / 800-6868

In addition, there are numerous self-employed specialists who provide treatment. Sometimes unions subsidize such treatment. Keep in mind to seek help from a legally licensed profession and that the person in question has knowledge of treating violence cases. Examples include psychologists and social workers.