Emergency Services and Helplines
The number to call for all emergency services in Malta (ambulance, fire, and police) is 112.
Call 179 to report child abuse for assistance on domestic violence, homelessness, suicidal tendencies, marital and/or family problems, loneliness, emotional difficulties, behavioural problems, depression and other mental health issues, human trafficking, substance abuse, and gambling.
Call 153 or email [email protected] for information on government services.
Women’s Rights Foundation (WRF) provides legal support to survivors of gender-based violence (e.g. domestic violence).
- Address: 203/1, Vincenti Buildings, Triq l-Ifran, Valletta
- Freephone: 80062149
- Telephone: (+356) 7970 8615
- E-mail: [email protected]
Support and information unit for victims of crime functioning as part of the Malta Police Force
- Address: Police General Headquarters, St Calcedonius Square, Floriana
- Telephone: (+356) 2294 2160
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Facebook: @themaltapoliceforce
Non-governmental support & information centre for victims of crime
- Telephone: (+356) 2122 8333
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Facebook: @victimsupportmalta
Specialist team working with survivors of sexual assault
- Address: Triq Dun Karm Psaila, Msida
- Telephone: (+356) 2122 8333
- Email: [email protected]
Operates 24/7 on-call basis.
Further info provided by VSM during office hours: (+356) 2122 8333
Opening hours
- Mon-Thur: 09:00-20:00
- Friday: 09:00-16:00
Therapeutic and legal services for victims of hate crime and hate speech
- Address: 52 Old Theatre Street, Il-Belt, Valletta
- Telephone: (+356) 2568 9700
- Phone line: 116 006
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Facebook: @VictimSupportAgency