Support for Women in Malta
If you’re struggling, feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, or just need someone to listen — help is available. You do not have to go through this alone. Asking for help is strength, not weakness.
Below you’ll find trusted local organisations, hotlines, and services that offer emotional support, crisis assistance, legal advice, counselling, and referrals tailored to different needs.
🔔 Emergency Support & Mental Health
If you are in danger right now
– Call 112 immediately.
If you need someone to talk to — right now
– Call 179 Supportline or head to Kellimni.com.
If you are experiencing abuse or violence
– Contact Aġenzija Appoġġ or Victim Support Malta.
If you need legal information or advice
– Reach out to the Women’s Rights Foundation.
If you’re struggling emotionally
– Use mental health helplines or support groups.
🔔 Emergency Support & Mental Health
📞 Emergency Services – 112
If you or someone else is in immediate danger (violence, injury, imminent threat), call 112 right away for police, ambulance or fire services.
📞 Supportline 179
Call 179 (free from landline and mobile) — available 24/7.
This national helpline provides immediate emotional support, guidance and referral to appropriate services, and can help connect you to specialists depending on your situation (e.g., domestic violence, crisis, loneliness).
🌐 Kellimni.com – Online Support
https://www.kellimni.com
A confidential online chat support platform where trained listeners offer emotional support and a safe space to talk, anytime.
🌐 Olli.chat – Mental health chat service offered by Richmond Foundation.
🧡 Domestic & Gender-Based Violence Support
Agenzija Appogg – Domestic Violence Unit
https://fsws.gov.mt/domestic-violence-unit/
📞 +356 2295 9000
Part of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, this team of social workers assists people affected by domestic or gender-based violence, helping with risk assessment, safety planning, immediate aid and ongoing support.
Victim Support Malta (VSM)
https://victimsupport.org.mt/
📞 +356 2122 8333
An NGO that supports victims of crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment and discrimination. They offer emotional support, counselling, legal information, liaison with authorities, personalised care and therapeutic services.
⚖️ Legal Rights & Advocacy
Women’s Rights Foundation (WRF)
https://www.wrf.org.mt/
📞 Free Legal Helpline: 80062149 (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, usually 2pm–6pm)
WRF provides free legal advice and information for women facing gender-based violence, discrimination, sexual harm, unequal treatment and related legal concerns. They also engage in education and empowerment around rights.
🤝 Additional Community Support
SOAR Malta (St Jeanne Antide Foundation)
https://www.facebook.com/soarservice/
A survivor-led support group for women affected by domestic abuse, offering emotional support, shared community experience, mentoring and empowerment.
Caritas Malta
https://www.caritasmalta.org/
A social welfare organisation offering outreach services, community support, counselling referrals and assistance in various kinds of hardship or transition. Offeres community services in relation to alcohol and drug abuse. They also provide support to others in need including the homeless, victims of usury, the elderly, people with HIV and Aids and people with epilepsy.
Asking for help is strength, not weakness.
