Crisis housing is a safe temporary living place for a person who has been or continues to be a victim of violence and whose life and health are at risk. This service can be accessed along with minor children. In certain cases, crisis housing is also provided to other close relatives who lived with the victim in the same household before receiving the service. In addition to temporary housing, victims have access to individual consultations with specialists at their place of residence or at a non-residential social rehabilitation facility. Some of this assistance can also be obtained remotely. To access crisis housing services, one must contact the social service of any municipality—regardless of the declared place of residence. It is also possible to directly contact the provider of social rehabilitation services that offers crisis housing. If a person requires immediate protection, they should call 110 or 112. Victims of crimes can receive free psychological and informational assistance by calling 116006. Additional information about legal, psychological, informational, and other support can be found on the portal cietusajiem.lv. Detailed information about social rehabilitation for adults who have suffered from violence is also available on the Ministry of Welfare's website. The ministry emphasizes that if a person is in a dangerous situation, they can seek help regardless of their declared place of residence.
