The Healthcare Institution of South Iceland
Victims of Sexual Violence
Guidance and advice for victims of sexual offence
Call 1700 to get in touch with a doctor/nurse after hours.
Call 112 for emergencies
112 webchat is always open
Webchat can be anonymous, if it's not an emergency.
A special emergency clinic for victims of sexual violence is open around the clock at Landspítali
Bráðamóttaka á Selfossi is open around the clock but you can get help and advice
Bráðaþjónusta er í Vestmannaeyjum is open around the clock for assistance and advice
You can get help and advice during opening hours at heilsugæslustöðvum í heimabyggð
The helpline 112 and the telephone 1700 direct the victim outside the daytime working hours to the HSU medical officer/nurse at the premises, who will assist with the appropriate measures at any given time
Try to seek help as soon as possible. It is best for your health and the possible investigation of the offence.
In the first few days after the offence is committed, it is a very important time, especially regarding biobanking if it is decided to charge the offence at a later date.
The data/biopsy can then be used to support a case in court. Biopsies refer to the chemicals from people that can provide biological information about them
Data from the location of the event and information from witnesses, if witnesses are present.
You can search for daytime hours for an unbroken length of time from the violation:
to receive counselling, support, education and assistance with processing
by sampling for communicable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, infections, pregnancy or other events
it is possible to obtain a connection with a legal advisor if requested irrespective of the duration of the violation or the decision to appeal
Psychological services through the emergency reception for sexual violence at Landspítali.
Remedies for victims of sexual offences in the primary healthcare setting:
Advices are available from victims of sexual abuse here.