Women's shelters General information

Women's shelters are safe accommodations for women where you can receive support and counseling. Find out more here.

Detailed description

Women's shelters are places of refuge for women, with or without children, who are being emotionally and/or physically abused by their husbands, boyfriends, fathers, or sons. If, for example, you are living in an abusive relationship and need protection, you can find refuge in a women's shelter. There you will receive support and counseling.



The shelters are generally open 24 hours a day, night, and on weekends. The emergency room of the Hamburg women's shelters is available 24 hours a day at the following number: +49 40 8000 4 1000

 

Information

Prerequisites

No

Documents required

No

Please note

For further information please see the "Links" section.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

  • You contact a women's shelter or call the emergency number.
  • You describe your concern.
  • You will be offered the help and support you need in your personal situation as quickly as possible.

Processing time

Immediately

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Not applicable

Legal basis

Not applicable

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Last updated: 08.02.2026