Domestic violence — Γραμμή SOS 15900 · Greece

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You are not alone and there is a way out. Γραμμή SOS 15900 — Γενική Γραμματεία Ισότητας (15900) is the confidential helpline for Greece — 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, Ελληνική Αστυνομία — αστυνομικό τμήμα / 100 (100) — the police can remove the violent person from the home and issue a barring order the same day in most EU countries. Ελληνική Εταιρεία Προστασίας Θυμάτων / Εισαγγελία — Γραφείο Θυμάτων (116 006) supports you afterwards, free, with the report, the court and the practical side.

Call firstΓραμμή SOS 15900 — Γενική Γραμματεία Ισότητας

Report toΕλληνική Αστυνομία — αστυνομικό τμήμα / 100

If that failsΕλληνική Εταιρεία Προστασίας Θυμάτων / Εισαγγελία — Γραφείο Θυμάτων

🗣️ 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 Γραμμή SOS 15900 — Γενική Γραμματεία ΙσότηταςAnytime. They listen, they do not push, and they know every option in your area.
Danger now: Ελληνική Αστυνομία — αστυνομικό τμήμα / 100Police 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: Ελληνική Εταιρεία Προστασίας Θυμάτων / Εισαγγελία — Γραφείο ΘυμάτωνFree support through the report, protection orders, housing and money. You decide the pace.

📇 All contacts

Γραμμή SOS 15900 — Γενική Γραμματεία ΙσότηταςFree, 24/7; sheltersDomestic violence📞 15900 🔗 womensos.gr

Ελληνική Αστυνομία — αστυνομικό τμήμα / 100Report at any police stationBurglary, theft, threats, stalking📞 100 🔗 www.astynomia.gr

Ελληνική Εταιρεία Προστασίας Θυμάτων / Εισαγγελία — Γραφείο ΘυμάτωνVictim support, compensation from the Greek Compensation AuthorityAfter any crime📞 116 006 🔗 www.ministryofjustice.gr

Συμβουλευτικά Κέντρα Γυναικών (ΓΓΙΦ) / 15900Support after sexual violence, no obligation to reportAnytime📞 15900 🔗 womensos.gr

Νομική Βοήθεια (Δικηγορικός Σύλλογος)Free lawyer for low incomesWhen you cannot afford a lawyer🔗 www.dsa.gr

❓ 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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