Emergency room for victims of sexual violence

Located at the emergency room in Fossvogur. Go to reception and say you need emergency services (due to sexual assault).

The aim of the reception is to ensure the well-being and status of those who seek the service due to rape, attempted rape or other sexual violence.

Can get a medical examination, the help of a psychologist and a lawyer. You completely decide which service you receive. It is good to leave as soon as possible after a violation or attempted violation.
If you do not live in the capital area, you can always call 112.

Heimilisfriður

Treatment resources for individuals who use or have used violence in intimate relationships. Treatment for violence against a partner is subsidized and costs ISK 3,000 each time.

Suspected pregnancy

If you suspect pregnancy (even with a confirmed pregnancy test from a pharmacy), it is most convenient to go to your healthcare provider.

You can also always send a message to the online chat on Heilsuvera, the healthcare website, to get more information about what is best for you. The online chat is in the bottom right corner of Heilsuvera.is.

Note that after the age of 16 you may use health services without your parents' knowledge and consent.

Women's shelter

Shelter for women and their children who could not live at home due to violence. The service is free.

The women's shelter is located in Reykjavík and Akureyri, but is open to all women, regardless of residence or legal domicile.
24/7 phone advice on 561 1205. Women can call and discuss their issues and get support and information.

Indíana Rós

Freelance sexologist. Offers private lessons for individuals and/or couples as well as lessons for various groups.

Career and Guidance Counsellor

In schools, all of them I think, there is an career and guidance counsellor. You can turn to them for various information and advice, and this is often a good first step, if you are in elementary school yourself, or if you have a student in elementary school. Information about study advisors and how to get in touch is usually on the elementary school's website. The link is about study advisors in general.

Barnahús

Barnahús deals with the issues of children who are suspected of having been subjected to sexual harassment or violence. Child protection services are responsible for processing such cases and can request the services of Barnahús.

Helpline and online chat 1717.is

You can contact us for anything that is on your mind and receive psychosocial support, advice, listening and information about the resources available in Icelandic society.

Taktu skrefið

Resources for people who are concerned about their sexual behavior or who have experienced sexual violence. There is a group of psychologists with expertise in this field who help young people and adults.

STD testing

If you want to go for a sexually transmitted disease test, it is most convenient to go to your healthcare provider.

You can also always send a message to the online chat on Heilsuveru, the health care website, to get more information about what is best for you to do. The online chat is down in the right corner of Heilsuvera.is.

Note that after the age of 16 you may receive health care without your parents' knowledge and consent.

Aldís Þ. Ólafsdóttir

Self-employed psychologist with a diploma in sexual counseling at Líf og Sál.

Has a lot of knowledge about queer issues, worked as a consultant at Samtökin '78.

Samtökin 78

Counseling and education regarding queer issues.

Psychiatric emergency department

People can go to the emergency room with an urgent mental health issue without having an appointment or a referral to come. Note, you can always call 112 for advice and assistance.

Bergið Headspace

Bergið Headspace is a support and counseling center for young people up to the age of 25. Bergið goal is to offer services with an emphasis on support, education and advice. In Bergið, the goal is to create a pleasant and safe environment for young people who want the help of professionals and users with diverse experience. For example, you can search there if you feel bad.

The goal is to improve the well-being and promote the activity of young people in society.

Disability Rights Protection Office

The role of the Disability Rights Protection Office of Iceland is to provide disabled people with appropriate support in protecting their rights and to ensure that they are recognized as persons before the law.

The support can consist of:
-Assistance in claiming one's rights
-Assistance in getting a personal advocate

Frú Ragnheiður

A Red Cross harm reduction project that everyone can use. The goal is to provide harm reduction services to those who use intravenous drugs and/or are homeless. It offers harm reduction services in the form of healthcare and needle exchange services.

Áslaug Kristjánsdóttir

Freelance sex counselor at Domus Mentis mental health center.

Hinsegin félagsmiðstöð S78

The queer community center of S78 and Tjarnarin is for all young people aged 10-16 who are queer or connected to queer people in one way or another.

School nurse

In schools, all of them I think, there is a working school nurse. You can turn to them for various information and advice, and this is often a good first step, if you are in elementary school yourself or if you have a student there. Information about the school nurse, their presence and how to contact them is usually on the school's website. The link contains general information about the role of school nurses.

Barnaheilla tip line

You can report illegal and inappropriate online content that concerns children or is directed against children and adolescents under the age of 18.

Getnaðarvarnir

If you want to get information about birth control, it is most convenient to go to your healthcare provider.

You can also always send a message to the online chat on Heilsuveru, the health care website, to get more information about what is best for you. The online chat is down in the right corner of Heilsuvera.is.

Please note that after the age of 16 you may use all health services without your parents' knowledge and consent.

Emergency shelter

Emergency shelter for homeless people with high service needs. There are two emergency shelters for men, on Lindargatu and on Grandi. Konukot is on the Hlíðar area and is for women and trans people.

Sigga Dögg

Freelance sexologist. Offers private lessons for individuals and/or couples as well as lessons for various groups.

Foreldrahús

Vímulaus æska (VÆ) founded Foreldrahús in 1999, but its core activities are counseling, treatment and education.

It offers family counseling, parenting groups and parenting courses, self-strengthening courses for children and teenagers, and supportive treatment for young people with substance abuse problems.

The Pieta Association

Pieta provides first aid, accessible services, support and treatment for those at risk of suicide and a bridge to resources for others. The service is completely free of charge and is available to all those who have reached the age of eighteen.