Meghalaya Women Helpline
Women in distress can call for emergency or non-emergency support and referral to police, One Stop Centre or other authorities.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281091; 181
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Women’s Safety and Violence Support Help in Meghalaya
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.
Meghalaya
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
Meghalaya
Support services
East Garo Hills One Stop Centre, Williamnagar
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Ringringchi Ch Marak. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-288787484572; 8974120495
East Jaintia Hills One Stop Centre, Khliehriat
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Beautiful Chadong. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289615719767
East Khasi Hills One Stop Centre, Shillong
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Jill A. Marbaniang. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-286009909445; 8974011462
Eastern West Khasi Hills One Stop Centre, Mairang
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Grazianylla L. Nongbri. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289366987687
North Garo Hills One Stop Centre, Resubelpara
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Salchira R. Marak. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289862733638
Ri Bhoi One Stop Centre, Nongpoh
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Joana R. Lamin. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289436162157
South Garo Hills One Stop Centre, Baghmara
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Chingme R. Marak. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289366724945
South West Garo Hills One Stop Centre, Ampati
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Sengera Rikrakchi M. Marak. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated…
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-286009924183; 8787504118
South West Khasi Hills One Stop Centre, Mawkyrwat
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Memory Marwein. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-288787866015
West Garo Hills One Stop Centre, Tura
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Miami A. Sangma. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289615692507; 7005086116
West Jaintia Hills One Stop Centre, Jowai
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Lucy Ksoo. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-288259846609
West Khasi Hills One Stop Centre, Nongstoin
One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Centre Manager: Smti Batshisha L. Marshillong. For emergencies call 112/100/181 first, then use this centre for integrated support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289774489332
Meghalaya
Guides
How women in distress can get help in Meghalaya
For immediate danger call 112 or 100. For women-specific support call 181/1091 or contact the nearest One Stop Centre for counselling, police, legal, medical and shelter referrals.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112; 100; 1091; 181
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Meghalaya
Laws and rights
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 - Meghalaya Support
Domestic violence protection law. Use One Stop Centres, Women Helpline 181, police or protection officers for support and referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
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
Meghalaya
Schemes
One Stop Centre for Women - Meghalaya
Scheme/service for integrated support to women affected by violence, including referral for medical aid, legal aid, police assistance, counselling and shelter support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Women Helpline 181 - Meghalaya
24x7 women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support and referrals to police, hospitals, legal services and One Stop Centres.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
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.