Tamil Nadu Women Helpline 181
24x7 confidential helpline for women affected by violence. Provides emergency and non-emergency referral to police, OSC, hospitals, counselling and schemes.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Protection Intelligence Hub
Women’s Safety and Violence Support Help in Tamil Nadu
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.
Tamil Nadu
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
Tamil Nadu
Support services
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Ariyalur
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-288098007634
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Chengalpattu
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289941937370
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Chennai A
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-288428719559
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Chennai B
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-288072443934
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Coimbatore
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-288754152417
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Cuddalore
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-288526507221
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Dharmapuri
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289080208242
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Dindigul
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-288754650535
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Erode
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289361492558
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Kallakurichi
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289751011255
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Kancheepuram
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289444008822
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Kanniyakumari
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and short shelter referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-289715282667
Tamil Nadu
Guides
What to do if a woman is in immediate danger
Call 112 for emergency response or 181 for Tamil Nadu Women Helpline. If safe, contact the nearest Sakhi One Stop Centre for counselling, legal, medical and police support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28112; 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
Tamil Nadu
Laws and rights
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act - Tamil Nadu guidance
District Protection Officers handle domestic violence support, protection orders and coordination with service providers. In immediate danger call 112 or 181.
Needs review 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
Tamil Nadu
Schemes
Sakhi One Stop Centre Scheme - Tamil Nadu
One Stop Centres provide integrated support for women affected by violence, including medical, legal, police, counselling and shelter assistance.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Women Helpline Scheme 181 - Tamil Nadu
Scheme provides toll-free 24-hour telecom support, crisis and non-crisis intervention, referrals, counselling and information on women-related schemes.
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.