As part of our on-going effort to collect and share information to end violence against women, we attempt to provide a list of services which women victims can use to reach out for support and protection like local help lines, crisis and counseling centers, non-government organisations, temporary shelters and legal aid cells.

The support service list can be accommodated on this page

• Women in Need
  20, Deal Place Colombo 3
  Sri Lanka
  Tel: + (94 11) 2575756/4615549
  Hotline: + (94 11) 4 718585
  E-mail: win@eureka.lk Website: www.winsl.org

  (This organisation has branches all over the country. Please see profile for further details.)

• Women’s Development Centre
  61 Mulgampola Road, Kandy
  Sri Lanka
  Tel: + (94 81) 2234511
  E-mail: wdc@slt.lk

  (This organisation has a wide network across the country with branches in various districts that provide legal advice, counselling and shelters for women. Please see profile for further details.)

CRISIS CENTRES

• Sri Lanka Police Headquarters
  Fort, Colombo
  Sri Lanka
  Tel: + (94 11) 2433333/ 421111
• Child Protection Authority
  25, Baron Jayathilake Mawatha
  Colombo 01
  Sri Lanka
• Child Abuse Hotline: +(94 11) 2444444
• Special Police Unit
  Madhiwela, Kotte
  Tel: + (94 11) 2779196
• Women’s and Children’s Desk – Head office
  205/1 Castle Street, Colombo 08
  Sri Lanka
  Tel: + (94 11) 2677903
• National Child Protection Authority
  Madhiwela, Kotte
  Sri Lanka
  Tel: + (94 11) 2778911-5