Domestic violence · Slovakia

Direct answer

You are not alone and there is a way out. Národná linka pre ženy zažívajúce násilie — 0800 212 212 (0800 212 212) is the confidential helpline for Slovakia — free, day and night, for you or for someone you are worried about; they arrange shelter, legal help and a safety plan, and nothing happens without your consent. In immediate danger, Polícia SR — oznámenie (158) — the police can remove the violent person from the home and issue a barring order the same day in most EU countries. Intervenčné centrá pre obete trestných činov / Pomoc obetiam násilia (0800 500 500) supports you afterwards, free, with the report, the court and the practical side.

Call firstNárodná linka pre ženy zažívajúce násilie — 0800 212 212

Report toPolícia SR — oznámenie

If that failsIntervenčné centrá pre obete trestných činov / Pomoc obetiam násilia

🗣️ What to say

"I am [being hurt / threatened] by my [partner / family member] at [address]. [I am in danger now / I am safe for the moment.] I would like to talk about my options — shelter, a protection order, and what happens if I report it."

🪜 Step by step

Safe firstIf you can, go to a neighbour, a friend, a shop. Take your phone and ID if it is safe to.
Call Národná linka pre ženy zažívajúce násilie — 0800 212 212Anytime. They listen, they do not push, and they know every option in your area.
Danger now: Polícia SR — oznámeniePolice can bar the violent person from the home for days or weeks without you having to leave.
Evidence, when safePhotos of injuries, a doctor's note, dated messages, witnesses. Useful later; never a condition for help.
Afterwards: Intervenčné centrá pre obete trestných činov / Pomoc obetiam násiliaFree support through the report, protection orders, housing and money. You decide the pace.

📇 All contacts

Národná linka pre ženy zažívajúce násilie — 0800 212 212Free, 24/7; safe women's housesFor domestic violence📞 0800 212 212 🔗 www.zastavmenasilie.gov.sk

Polícia SR — oznámenieCriminal complaint online or at a stationAlways — the basis for bank, insurer and platform📞 158 🔗 www.minv.sk/?trestne-oznamenie

Intervenčné centrá pre obete trestných činov / Pomoc obetiam násiliaFree victim support, state compensationAfter any crime📞 0800 500 500 🔗 prevenciakriminality.sk/intervencne-centra

Centrum právnej pomociFree legal aid for people in needWhen you cannot afford a lawyer📞 0650 105 100 🔗 www.centrumpravnejpomoci.sk

Okresný súd — platobný rozkazPayment order procedure without a lawyerLast step, with a clear claim🔗 www.justice.gov.sk

❓ Frequently asked

Will they take my children away?

The aim of every service is to keep you and the children safe together. Talking to the helpline is not a report to child protection.

I have no income of my own

Shelters are free; emergency financial help and housing priority exist for victims. The helpline arranges it.

My residence permit depends on my partner

Victims of domestic violence have a separate right to stay in most EU countries. Ask the helpline for a specialised legal adviser — leaving does not mean deportation.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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