The victim counselling service is the point of contact for people who have experienced an act of violence. This also includes traffic accidents caused by third parties. Have you had such an experience? If so, we offer you professional support, ensure your protection and uphold your rights. Our services are free of charge and flexibly tailored to each individual case. Our counsellors are bound to confidentiality and also provide anonymous assistance if requested. You are free to choose which victim support centre you use; it is not tied to your place of residence.
Our services are available to women*, men*, adolescents and children, regardless of their gender, age, sexual orientation or religion. Relatives of victims or people close to them can also take advantage of counselling.

Address:

Opferberatung
eff-zett das fachzentrum
Tirolerweg 8
6300 Zug

Victims of crime and their relatives can receive legal, psychological, social, medical and financial support at the victim support centres. We primarily advise people who live in Thurgau or have experienced violence here: physical, sexual or psychological violence.

Address:
BENEFO Victim Support Office Thurgau
Zürcherstrasse 149
CH-8500 Frauenfeld

Victim support concerning adults:
Telephone 052 723 48 26
Victim support concerning children/young people:
Telephone 052 723 48 23

The victim support centre in Goldau is the central point of contact for victims and their relatives or trusted persons. They will find support, advice and guidance from a team of proven experts in a difficult situation. The advice is confidential and free of charge. It is available to any victim of a violent crime or accident, regardless of whether criminal proceedings have been opened or whether the perpetrator is known. The only requirement is that a criminal offence has been committed intentionally or negligently within the meaning of the Swiss Criminal Code. The victim advisory service will also be happy to help you claim compensation and damages.

Address:

Gotthardstrasse 25

6410 Goldau

The specialist unit for victims of violence advises and supports victims of violence and their relatives. We offer free legal, psychological and financial support for victims and, if requested, we coordinate support from other institutions. Our discussions with victims of violence are strictly confidential and subject to legal confidentiality requirements.

Address:

Neustadt 23
8200 Schaffhausen

The victim support centre offers support for victims of crimes against life and limb. According to the Victim Support Act, a victim is someone whose physical, sexual or psychological integrity has been directly violated by a criminal offence. In particular, this may be the case after:

• assault, domestic violence, attempted murder
• rape, sexual assault
• serious or multiple threats, coercion
• deprivation of liberty, hostage-taking
• traffic accident

Not every crime qualifies for victim assistance benefits. Theft, fraud or property damage, for example, are not criminal offences within the meaning of the Victim Assistance Act.

Our victim assistance services include the following:

• Counselling and social-psychological support for victims and their families after a crime
• Referral to legal, psychological and social support
• Reimbursement for legal and psychological counselling
• Cost reimbursement for emergency accommodation, home care, childcare, etc.
• Information and support with applications for a solidarity contribution for victims of compulsory social measures and placements prior to 1981 (Federal Act on Compulsory Social Measures and Placements prior to 1981 of 1 April 2017)

Adresse:

Opferberatung
Dorfplatz 4
6060 Sarnen

Address:

Dienststelle Soziales und Gesellschaft

Rösslimattstrasse 37

Postfach 3439

6002 Luzern

Have you or your next of kin been the victim of a crime? Have you been involved in an accident in which a third party was also involved?
The Grisons Victim Support Service advises and supports women, men, children and young people affected by violence. We provide confidential and anonymous advice free of charge and anonymously if you so wish.
You can also contact us if you have not filed a criminal complaint.
We will also advise you if the offence is no longer subject to a statute of limitations.

Address:

Opferhilfe Graubünden

Beratungsstelle

Klostergasse

57000 Chur

Victim support is there for victims of violent crimes of a physical, psychological or sexual nature, as well as for road traffic accident victims. It also advises close relatives or caregivers of victims of violence:

• We provide information on all legal matters arising in connection with a crime.
• We work with victims to develop strategies and find solutions that are appropriate to the situation.
• We support victims throughout the victim support and criminal proceedings.
• We arrange financial assistance, emergency accommodation and external experts.
• We refer victims to the appropriate experts and institutions.
• We are bound by confidentiality.

Address:

Departement Volkswirtschaft und Inneres
Opferberatungsstelle
Bahnhofstrasse 13
8762 Schwanden

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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