Women Helpline 181 Kerala
24x7 toll-free support, counselling, emergency assistance, and referral for women and transgender persons in distress across Kerala.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026181
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Women’s Safety and Violence Support Help in Kerala
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.
Kerala
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
Kerala
Support services
Nirbhaya Cell Kerala
State Nirbhaya Cell for prevention, protection, prosecution, rehabilitation, and reintegration support related to sexual violence against women and children.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260471-2331059
Sakhi One Stop Centre Alappuzha
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260477-2991300, 8078116183
Sakhi One Stop Centre Ernakulam
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20268547710899, 0484-2945710
Sakhi One Stop Centre Idukki
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260486-2296069
Sakhi One Stop Centre Kannur
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260490-2367450
Sakhi One Stop Centre Kasaragod
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260499-4255266
Sakhi One Stop Centre Kollam
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260474-2957827
Sakhi One Stop Centre Kottayam
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/202604822-292164
Sakhi One Stop Centre Kozhikode
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260495-2732253
Sakhi One Stop Centre Malappuram
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/202604933-297400
Sakhi One Stop Centre Palakkad
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260491-2952500
Sakhi One Stop Centre Pathanamthitta
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence. Provides integrated support such as counselling, medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, and temporary shelter/referral.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260468-2998950
Kerala
Guides
Kerala Domestic Violence Support Guide
For domestic violence, contact Women Helpline 181 or the nearest Sakhi One Stop Centre. If violence is happening now or life is at risk, call 112 first.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026181, 112
Kerala Emergency Routing Guide for Women
If there is immediate danger, call 112 or 100. For women needing counselling, shelter, legal aid, or follow-up, call 181 or contact the nearest Sakhi One Stop Centre.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026112, 100, 181
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
Kerala
Laws and rights
Dowry Prohibition Support Route Kerala
For dowry harassment or unlawful dowry demands, route the user to WCD support, Women Helpline 181, police in emergencies, and district-level women protection resources.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026181
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act Support Route
Domestic violence includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, or economic abuse and threats. Women facing domestic violence should contact 181, Sakhi OSC, police, or WCD-linked support services.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026181
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
Kerala
Schemes
Nirbhaya Programme Kerala
Programme for prevention of sexual violence against women and children, protection of survivors, prosecution support, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/20260471-2331059
Sakhi One Stop Centre Scheme Kerala
Integrated support for women affected by violence in private or public spaces, including domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, honour-related crimes, acid attacks, and workplace/community violence.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026
Victim Compensation Corpus Fund
Kerala WCD scheme for release of funds to victims of sex crimes, domestic violence, acid attacks, and heinous gender-based violence, independent of other legal compensation.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026
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.