Support Centre
Commissionerate of Social Welfare Tamil Nadu
At a glance
What this resource provides
State social welfare office for women and child welfare department matters. Use for non-emergency department-level guidance.
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Last checked
- 2026-04-28
- Source
- Open public source
Who should I contact?
Choose the route by urgency
- Normal urgency
- Information and preparation
- Coverage
- State-wide coverage
- Who it may help
- General public
State social welfare office for women and child welfare department matters. Use for non-emergency department-level guidance.
Common questions
Using this route safely
When should I use this resource?
Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.
Should I visit without confirming first?
No reliable opening hours are recorded. Call or check the official source before travelling.
What should I do if I cannot reach it?
If this route is unavailable, use the alternative and escalation links on this page. For immediate danger call 112; for urgent child help use 1098 where available.
How can I verify these details?
Use the public source linked on this page and check the last-reviewed information before relying on a non-emergency contact.
Protection Intelligence
Connected help and escalation routes
Alternative routes
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Viluppuram
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Virudhunagar
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Tenkasi
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…
Escalation paths
Dowry Prohibition Act - Tamil Nadu guidance
Dowry complaints may be filed with District Social Welfare Officers, who are designated as Dowry Prohibition Officers, or referred by…
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…
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act - Tamil Nadu guidance
District Social Welfare Officers are listed as Prohibition of Child Marriage Officers. Use district DSWO contact for child marriage prevention…
Covering support services
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Viluppuram
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Virudhunagar
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Tenkasi
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…
Sakhi One Stop Centre - Ranipet
Sakhi One Stop Centre supports women affected by violence with emergency response, medical help, police/FIR support, counselling, legal aid and…
Related laws and rights
Dowry Prohibition Act - Tamil Nadu guidance
Dowry complaints may be filed with District Social Welfare Officers, who are designated as Dowry Prohibition Officers, or referred by…
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…
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act - Tamil Nadu guidance
District Social Welfare Officers are listed as Prohibition of Child Marriage Officers. Use district DSWO contact for child marriage prevention…
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act - POSH
Workplace sexual harassment law provides complaint and redress mechanism. District Social Welfare Officers are listed as district nodal officers under…
Related schemes
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.
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.
Practical 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…
What to do if a child needs protection
Call 1098 for Child Helpline or 112 in immediate danger. Contact the Department of Children Welfare and Special Services for…
How to report dowry or child marriage concerns in Tamil Nadu
For non-emergency district action, contact the District Social Welfare Officer. For danger or violence call 112 or 181 first.
How to report labour exploitation or child labour
For suspected child labour call 1098 if a child is at risk. For labour law complaints contact the labour department…