Questions about violence? Chat with 1712

You can chat with 1712 with all your questions about violence free of charge and anonymously.

Chat with 1712

Opening hours

The chat is available on:

  • Monday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

On December 24 and on December 31 the chat exceptionally closes at 4 p.m.
The chat is closed on public holidays.

What can you expect?

A professional counsellor listens to your story, gives information and advice and looks for the best solution together with you.

How does it work?

  • Before you can chat, give your name or nickname.
  • We ask for your sex, age and postal code. You fill in what you want.
  • We try to finish a chat after 1 hour maximum.
  • If the chat is busy, please try again later or call or email us.