Helpline
Women Helpline 181
At a glance
What this resource provides
Toll-free women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support. Useful for women in distress who need counselling, referral, police, medical or legal support.
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Last checked
- 2026-04-28
- Source
- Open public source
Who should I contact?
Choose the route by urgency
- Normal urgency
- Urgent protection concern
- Coverage
- State-wide coverage
- Issues
- Women’s Safety and Violence Support
- Who it may help
- General public, Women
Toll-free women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support. Useful for women in distress who need counselling, referral, police, medical or legal support.
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.
Which area does it cover?
This record is connected to Uttar Pradesh. Check the source and coverage details before action.
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
One Stop Centre Sultanpur
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…
One Stop Centre Unnao
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…
One Stop Centre Varanasi
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…
Escalation paths
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…
Covering support services
One Stop Centre Sultanpur
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…
One Stop Centre Unnao
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…
One Stop Centre Varanasi
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…
One Stop Centre Prayagraj
Sakhi One Stop Centre for women affected by violence or distress. Provides local access/referral for counselling, medical help, police facilitation,…
Related 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…
Related 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…
Practical 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…
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…