Vista is a victim support centre recognised by the Canton of Bern under the Victim Support Act (VSA).
The Vista advice centre is part of the Foundation against Violence towards Women and Children.
Consultations are free of charge.
The employees are bound to secrecy.
Appointments for consultations must be booked by telephone.
Consultations are also possible by telephone and anonymously.

Address:

Bälliz 49

3600 Thun

LAVI counselling centre staff provide free advice and support to victims of crime. They provide legal, psychological, social, material and medical assistance, either themselves or through third parties. They inform victims and their next of kin about their rights in criminal proceedings and the procedures for compensation and moral reparation in accordance with the Victims Assistance Act.

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Victim support centre for victims of sexualised violence
Lantana is a victim support centre recognised by the Canton of Bern under the Victim Support Act (OHG).
The Lantana advice centre is part of the Foundation against Violence towards Women and Children.
Consultations are free of charge.
The staff are bound to confidentiality.
Appointments for consultations must be booked by telephone.
Consultations are also possible online, by telephone and anonymously.

Address:

Aarbergergasse 36

3011 Bern

Case postale 1645
2001 Neuchâtel 1

Trainings, workshops and counseling for respectful and non-violent conflict-solving (English / Deutsch).

The Service de lutte contre la violence domestique (SLVD) organises consultations on violence. These are offered as part of a prevention programme in the form of individual interviews or discussion groups. They are aimed at people who have resorted to violence or are afraid of doing so, and who want to learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully.

The child protection group is an interdisciplinary assessment and advice centre for voluntary specialised child protection at the paediatric clinic. It advises private individuals and professionals on what to do if they suspect a risk and/or child abuse in relation to the mental, physical or sexual integrity of children between the ages of 0 and 16. Situations of risk and abuse can be clarified on the basis of discussions, child interviews or physical examinations. To do this, the indication and a corresponding assignment or clarification of the assignment must be provided by the civil or criminal authorities or by the legal guardians.

The child protection group team is made up of employees from the fields of psychology, social work and medicine. Their approach is transparent, proportionate, open-ended and networked.

Address:

Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern
Kinderklinik
Julie-von-Jenner-Haus
Freiburgstrasse 15
Eingang 15
3010 Bern

The Sonnhalde children’s home in Münsingen provides a safe and loving home for 24 children and young people aged between 0 and 18 years.
Our committed team of experienced educational specialists looks after the children and young people all year round and supports them in their daily lives. Often, the children come to us because, for various reasons, they can no longer live in their family structures. At Sonnhalde, we offer them a protected environment in which they can grow emotionally and socially and develop new perspectives for their lives.

Address:

Kinderheim Sonnhalde

Standweg 7
3110 Münsingen

The pilot project AppElle! allows women and children affected by violence, as well as their relatives and professionals, to contact qualified counsellors 24/7 by calling 031/ 533 03 03. AppElle! is offered in German and French. The service meets the highest standards of confidentiality.

Shelter and Advice Center

Address:

Rue du Controle 12
2503 Biel/Bienne