The UMV has three missions:

• To provide victims of violence with forensic advice
• To offer advice and training to professionals
• To conduct research on the subject of interpersonal violence.

The consultation offers victims :

• a warm welcome and an attentive ear, enabling them to talk about the violent events they have experienced.
• a clinical examination focusing on the violence experienced, enabling forensic documentation to be drawn up (report of assault and battery, photographs of injuries). The report can help the victim to assert her rights.
• referral to a network of partner institutions and associations.

This consultation is confidential and free of charge.

How do I make an appointment?

By telephone Monday to Friday, 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm,

weekends and public holidays from 8am to 12pm.

Address:
UMV-Lausanne
CHUV
Accueil des Urgences
Rue du Bugnon 44
1011 Lausanne

If you are in an acute situation of violence, contact the police on the emergency number 117.

You are safe with us and will find peace to plan your next steps with our support. We will provide information and advice about your legal options, accompany you to appointments and connect you to other professionals. We will support you with issues relating to raising your children and the children will regularly be looked after by professionals.

Adresse:
Postfach 2329
5001 Aarau

DAO is the umbrella organisation of women’s shelters in Switzerland and Liechtenstein and offers its many years of expertise on the subject of domestic violence.

Address:
Dachorganisation der Frauenhäuser Schweiz und Liechtenstein
PO Box 2309
3001 Bern

The Basel Women’s Shelter is the most important institution in the region for women affected by violence, with or without children. The location is not publicly known for security reasons.

The women’s shelter can be reached day and night by calling 061 681 66 33. It is always possible to get advice over the phone, which is confidential and does not commit you to anything. You can find more information at: www.frauenhaus-basel.ch. The website is in many languages.

Address: P.O. Box, 4002 Basel

The quickest way to contact us is to call the free number 147.
This is how it works:

You call, you hear a short recorded message, then it rings at our house.
Take a breath, we’ll take your call soon.
Don’t worry about what to say. We will listen to you, no matter how big or small your problem is.

The Swiss Professional Association for Counselling against Violence (APSCV/FVGS) is the umbrella organisation for institutions and specialists working with people who use violence in the home.
Founded in 2010, its aim and that of its members is to enable families, couples and individuals affected by violence to (re)find a life of non-violence and security in their daily lives.

Address:

Case postale

3000 Berne

We offer listening, information and support to those affected.
Our association also has a shelter for women and their children in need of safety.

Address:
Rue de Lausanne 91
P.O. Box 538
1701 Fribourg