Women Helpline 181
National women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support, guidance and referral for women in distress.
Verified Last checked: 2026-07-16181
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Women’s Safety and Violence Support Help in Andhra Pradesh
Find emergency, helpline, One Stop Centre, police and legal-support routes for women facing violence or unsafe situations.
Start with the right level of help
Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now.
Urgent child protectionCall 1098 and explain the child’s location and immediate concern.
Non-emergency report or follow-upUse the relevant authority, support centre or complaint guide listed below.
Andhra Pradesh
Helplines
National Women Helpline 181
National women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support information counselling and referral to police OSC hospitals or legal services.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for counselling, legal assistance and guidance for women affected by violence or distress.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for digital complaint registration, counselling, legal assistance and referrals for women affected by violence.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women 24x7 women helpline for women needing support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for women in distress; can be used as a national escalation/support route.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for counselling, legal assistance and digital complaint registration for women affected by violence.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for women needing support or complaint guidance.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline - 14490
National Commission for Women helpline for digital complaint registration, referrals and information for women affected by violence.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline 14490
National Commission for Women 24x7 helpline for women needing support, counselling or complaint guidance.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW Women Helpline 14490
National Commission for Women helpline for women affected by violence and referral to appropriate authorities.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW Women Helpline 14490
National Commission for Women helpline for women affected by violence through referral, counselling and information about support services. For emergencies call 112.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
Andhra Pradesh
Support services
Ananthapuramu DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-288008053408
Chittoor DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-289959776697
Dr. YSR Kadapa DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-298897723899
Eluru DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289494972525
Guntur DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-289963190234
Kakinada DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-289603231497
Kurnool DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-289701052497
NTR DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289949397133
Prakasam DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-05-179490333797
SPSR Nellore DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289848653821
Srikakulam DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-289110793708
Visakhapatnam DISHA One Stop Centre
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and temporary shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-286305026355
Andhra Pradesh
Guides
How to contact a One Stop Centre in Andhra Pradesh
Women affected by violence can contact the district DISHA One Stop Centre for counselling, police facilitation, medical aid, legal help and shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Child Marriage: How to Report Risk and Escalate Urgent Safety Concerns to Official Routes
Emergency help: Call 1098 Child Helpline, 112 Emergency Response, or contact the nearest police station immediately. Child marriage is not a family tradition or a private settlement. It…
Needs review Last checked: 2026-06-01
Andhra Pradesh
Laws and rights
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Legal framework for protection and civil relief for women facing domestic violence. Use with police, protection officer, OSC or court guidance.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Law for protection of women from domestic violence and for civil reliefs such as protection, residence, monetary and custody orders.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Law providing protection and relief to women facing domestic violence. Women may contact 181, 1091, One Stop Centre or police in emergencies.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Law for protection and civil remedies for women facing domestic violence. Contact police OSC women helpline or women commission for help.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Key law for protection orders and relief for women facing domestic violence. Use with local police, OSC, protection officer or legal aid routing.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Andhra Pradesh
Schemes
Mission Shakti - Andhra Pradesh
Women safety, security and empowerment scheme umbrella implemented by AP WDCW, including support institutions and district hubs.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Mission Shakti One Stop Centre Scheme
Central scheme providing integrated support under one roof to women affected by violence or distress, including medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, counselling and temporary shelter.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Women Helpline 181 - Mission Shakti
National Mission Shakti WHL component provides 24x7 emergency and non-emergency response through short code 181 and links women to police, OSCs, hospitals and legal services.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026181
When the first route does not work
- Confirm that the number, office or portal applies to your location.
- Record the date, time, reference number and response where it is safe to do so.
- Use an alternative district or state route listed on the relevant record.
- Escalate to the responsible authority or legal-services route when the matter remains unresolved.