Women facing domestic violence, harassment, dowry abuse, or distress can reach out to dedicated round-the-clock emergency services across Tamil Nadu.
Emergency helplines:
- Women Helpline: Dial 181 (Toll-free 24/7 round-the-clock support).
- Unified Police Emergency: Dial 112 or 100.
- Child Helpline: Dial 1098.
Services provided:
- Emergency rescue and immediate transit shelter (One Stop Centres / Swadhar Greh).
- Free legal aid, psychological counseling, and police assistance at District Collectorate One Stop Centres (Sakhi).
- Direct intervention by Protection Officers and All Women Police Stations (AWPS) under the Domestic Violence Act.