National Commission for Women – Helpline: 7827170170 (24×7)

7827-170-170 is a 24×7 helpline number

How It Helps Women

This service is designed to provide real-time support and referral assistance for women in crisis. It includes:

 This helpline is available all across India — regardless of state or language

1. Complaint Support

Women can use this number to:

• Report harassment or abuse (domestic or otherwise)

• Share details of violence against them

• Upload evidence (photos, text, documents) via WhatsApp

• Start a complaint intake process for the NCW to review and act upon

2. Referral to Appropriate Authorities

Once a complaint or message is received, NCW helpline staff can refer
you to:

• Police

• Hospitals / Medical help

• District Legal Services Authority

• Protection Officers

• Other relevant support systems

3. Psychological Support

Trained counsellors or referral personnel help:

• Assess the situation

• Provide emotional guidance

• Suggest next legal or protection steps

This helps women who are:

• Emotionally distressed

• In abusive situations

• In fear for personal safety

4. Connection with Legal & Protective Services

Through this helpline, NCW can help connect complainants with:

• Legal aid services

• Lawyers and legal advice

• Police assistance for action or protection

This makes the Helpline not just a reporting channel but a support and escalation channel.

How to Use It (Step by Step)

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone

2. Save the number: +91 7827-170-170

3. Send a message describing your situation

   • Explain what happened

   • Date & time of incident

   • Location / city

   • Any evidence (photos/videos) if safe & available

4. Wait for a response
   – NCW representatives respond with guidance or ask for more info

You can also send a voice or text message — whichever is safer and more convenient.

Is This Free?

Yes — there is no charge for using this WhatsApp helpline service. It’s meant to provide free support and referral for women in distress

Who Can Use It?

• Women facing violence, abuse, harassment

• Women in unsafe or threatening environments

• Anyone acting on behalf of a woman who cannot contact authorities directly

Important Notes

This is NOT an emergency police contact number — in life-threatening situations still call:

• 112 (All-in-one emergency number)

• 100 (Police)

• 101 (Fire)

• 108 (Ambulance)

The NCW number is for advice, referral, complaint intake and assistance, not direct law enforcement.

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