Call Skovhus Women Shelter anonymously at +45 81 88 18 00 – all day, every day. If the phone is busy, wait a bit and call again. If we are not available to help right away, we will get back to you by phone if you wish.
Contact us at krisecenter@grh.dk – we answer all weekdays during office hours.
Show up directly at our address 24 hours a day – no referral required:
Skovhus Krisecenter
Annebergparken 38
4500 Nykøbing Sjælland
We can also pick you and your children up, at your address by arrangement.
What is violence?
There are several forms of violence, although physical violence is the most frequently debated and most visible form of violence. Nevertheless, violence can be psychological, physical, sexual, economic, material, and digital. If something in your life feels wrong, contact us, and let us talk about your experience and what options you have, to change the circumstances.
All examples, listed in the green box are forms of violence.
You might recognize some of these from your own life, without having thought of them as violence. But it is. And it is not okay.
A safe staying at a women shelter, can help you and your children with the all aspects, towards a life without violence.
Get away from the violence – get help. A life without violence is possible.
Violence can manifest in many ways. Do you for example experience:
- Not being allowed to leave your home, and/or not allowed to decide who you spend your time with?
- Having to be careful about what you say?
- Being persuaded into things you don’t want to do, and that it crosses your personal boundaries?
- Having your private messages checked?
- Feeling surveilled, watched or stalked?
- Being physically held, hit, kicked, hair pulled, or subjected to anything that leaves physical pain or marks on your body?
- Not being in control of your own money?
- Your life is being threatened?
- Your child being shaken, threatened, punished, or ignored?
Suggested items:
- Clothes
- NemID, health insurance card, driver’s license, passport, and other ID cards
- Cash and debit card
- Keys to your home and possibly your car
- Mobile phone and charger
- Medication
- All official documents such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, immigration papers, educational certificates, etc.
- Photographs or other items that have special meaning and provide comfort for you and your children
Checklist for an emergency bag
If possible, it may be a good idea to have an “emergency bag” hidden in your home, to bring along, if you need to leave in a hurry one day.
We also have a small supply of donated clothing and toys at the shelter, so we can help you start a life without violence, whether you’ve packed anything or not.
It may not be possible for you to pack before leaving to the women shelter, but if it is possible, here is a checklist of things, which are good to bring for yourself and possibly your children:
What is violence?
There are several forms of violence, although physical violence is the most frequently debated and most visible form of violence. Nevertheless, violence can be psychological, physical, sexual, economic, material, and digital. If something in your life feels wrong, contact us, and let us talk about your experience and what options you have, to change the circumstances.
All examples, listed in the green box are forms of violence.
You might recognize some of these from your own life, without having thought of them as violence. But it is. And it is not okay.
A safe staying at a women shelter, can help you and your children with the all aspects, towards a life without violence.
Get away from the violence – get help. A life without violence is possible.
Violence can manifest in many ways. Do you for example experience:
- Not being allowed to leave your home, and/or not allowed to decide who you spend your time with?
- Having to be careful about what you say?
- Being persuaded into things you don’t want to do, and that it crosses your personal boundaries?
- Having your private messages checked?
- Feeling surveilled, watched or stalked?
- Being physically held, hit, kicked, hair pulled, or subjected to anything that leaves physical pain or marks on your body?
- Not being in control of your own money?
- Your life is being threatened?
- Your child being shaken, threatened, punished, or ignored?
Checklist for an emergency bag
If possible, it may be a good idea to have an “emergency bag” hidden in your home, to bring along, if you need to leave in a hurry one day.
We also have a small supply of donated clothing and toys at the shelter, so we can help you start a life without violence, whether you’ve packed anything or not.
It may not be possible for you to pack before leaving to the women shelter, but if it is possible, here is a checklist of things, which are good to bring for yourself and possibly your children:
Suggested items:
- Clothes
- NemID, health insurance card, driver’s license, passport, and other ID cards
- Cash and debit card
- Keys to your home and possibly your car
- Mobile phone and charger
- Medication
- All official documents such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, immigration papers, educational certificates, etc.
- Photographs or other items that have special meaning and provide comfort for you and your children
What about the children?
Violence affects children as well, even if they are not directly subjected to it. And they often know more than you think. By seeking help, such as taking refuge at a women shelter for a while, you are not only helping yourself but also your children. Skovhus Women Shelter offer support, care and counselling to both you and your children.
