Guidance and Advice for Survivors of Sexual Violence

• Call 1700 during non-business hours to get in touch with a doctor/nurse at a health clinic.

• Call 112 for emergencies.

• The 112 web chat is always open.

• You can have an anonymous web chat if on-site emergency services are not needed.

Where Can I Seek Help?

• A special emergency reception for survivors of sexual violence is open 24/7 at Landspítali.

• The HSS Emergency Department is open 24/7, where you can seek help and advice.

• The 112 helpline and the 1700 on-call number can direct victims to the on-call doctor/nurse at HSS who will assist with appropriate measures.

Try to Seek Help as Soon as Possible

• It's best for your health and for a potential investigation into the crime.

• The first 24 to 48 hours after the assault are a critical time for collecting forensic samples if a decision is made to press charges later.

• Evidence and biological samples can be used to support a case in court. Biological samples refer to substances from a person that provide biological information. Evidence from the location where the event took place and information from witnesses, if present, are also important.

• You can seek help at the HSS Emergency Department regardless of the time elapsed since the assault to receive advice, support, and education. This also includes sample collection for infectious diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, infections, or pregnancy.

• You can be connected with a defense attorney if desired, regardless of the time since the assault or the decision to press charges.

Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault Outside the Health Clinic

• Information about psychological services and legal services are available through the Emergency Clinic for Sexual Violence at Landspítali.

• Suðurhlíð

• Bjarkarhlíð

• Stígamót

On the 112 website, you can find good advice from survivors of sexual violence.