Women Helpline 181
Toll-free women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support. Useful for women in distress who need counselling, referral, police, medical or legal support.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
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Women’s Safety and Violence Support Help in Uttar 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.
Uttar 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
Uttar Pradesh
Support services
One Stop Centre Aligarh
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-287983540789; 9368390398
One Stop Centre Ambedkar Nagar
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-289918363164
One Stop Centre Amethi
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-289565166009
One Stop Centre Amroha
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-287985644522; 05922-252056
One Stop Centre Auraiya
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-288755398678
One Stop Centre Ayodhya
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-289118444805; 8423868405
One Stop Centre Azamgarh
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-286393397509
One Stop Centre Baghpat
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-286395123593
One Stop Centre Bahraich
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-289336642331; 9918780010
One Stop Centre Ballia
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-288932827525
One Stop Centre Balrampur
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-286387607145
One Stop Centre Banda
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation, legal aid and short-term support where available.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-289415191242
Uttar Pradesh
Guides
Emergency guide for women in immediate danger
If there is immediate danger, call 112 first. For harassment or stalking complaints in Uttar Pradesh, call 1090. For counselling or support, call 181 or contact the nearest…
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
How to use One Stop Centre support
Women affected by violence can contact 181 or the nearest One Stop Centre for counselling, medical help, legal aid, police facilitation and short-term shelter where available.
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
Uttar Pradesh
Laws and rights
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Legal protection for women facing domestic violence. Victims can seek protection orders, residence orders, maintenance and support through police, protection officers and courts.
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
Uttar Pradesh
Schemes
One Stop Centre Scheme
Integrated support under one roof for women affected by violence, including medical aid, police assistance, legal aid, counselling and temporary shelter.
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.