Domestic violence — Centrs MARTA · Latvia

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You are not alone and there is a way out. Centrs MARTA / Skalbes — 116 123 (67378539) is the confidential helpline for Latvia — 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, Valsts policija — iesniegums (110) — the police can remove the violent person from the home and issue a barring order the same day in most EU countries. Cietušo atbalsta tālrunis — 116 006 / Juridiskās palīdzības administrācija — kompensācija (116 006) supports you afterwards, free, with the report, the court and the practical side.

Call firstCentrs MARTA / Skalbes — 116 123

Report toValsts policija — iesniegums

If that failsCietušo atbalsta tālrunis — 116 006 / Juridiskās palīdzības administrācija — kompensācija

🗣️ 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 Centrs MARTA / Skalbes — 116 123Anytime. They listen, they do not push, and they know every option in your area.
Danger now: Valsts policija — iesniegumsPolice 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: Cietušo atbalsta tālrunis — 116 006 / Juridiskās palīdzības administrācija — kompensācijaFree support through the report, protection orders, housing and money. You decide the pace.

📇 All contacts

Centrs MARTA / Skalbes — 116 123Help for violence victims; crisis centresFor domestic violence📞 67378539 🔗 marta.lv

Valsts policija — iesniegumsReport online or at a stationAlways — the basis for bank, insurer and platform📞 110 🔗 www.vp.gov.lv/lv/iesniegums-policijai

Cietušo atbalsta tālrunis — 116 006 / Juridiskās palīdzības administrācija — kompensācijaFree victim support, state compensationAfter any crime📞 116 006 🔗 www.cietusajiem.lv

Seksuālās vardarbības krīzes atbalsts — Centrs MARTA / slimnīcasCounselling and accompanimentAfter sexual violence, with or without a report🔗 www.marta.lv

Juridiskās palīdzības administrācijaState legal aid for low incomesWhen you cannot afford a lawyer📞 80001801 🔗 jpa.gov.lv

❓ 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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