If You Need Help and Support
If you have experienced online abuse, digitalised violence, or feel upset, concerned, or triggered by anything you’ve read on this website, you are not alone.
The WOW Project cannot provide emergency or therapeutic support, but we can help you find organisations in your country that can offer confidential advice, emotional support, and practical guidance.
Europe-wide services are listed here. Alternatively, click on the relevant country below the list for partner-specific resources and support.
Victim Support Europe (VSE)
Support for: online abuse, harassment, threats, cyber-enabled crime, victim rights and referral
Phone: +32 (0)2 346 04 55
Email: info@victimsupporteurope.eu
Website: https://victim-support.eu
Notes: Pan-European organisation connecting victims to trusted national support services and providing information on rights, reporting and recovery.
EU Victims’ Helpline – 116 006
Support for: victims of crime, including online abuse, threats and harassment
Phone: 116 006 (free, where available)
Email: Varies by country (call to be directed to local provider)
Find out more: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/12/10/the-eu-strengthens-the-protection-and-support-of-victims-of-crime/
Notes: Single EU-wide helpline number offering confidential information, emotional support and referral to local victim services.
Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE)
Support for: gender-based violence, including online and digital abuse
Phone: +43 (0)1 585 33 49
Email: office@wave-network.org
Website: https://wave-network.org
Notes: European network of women’s organisations providing research, advocacy and links to specialist national services for women experiencing violence.
European Women’s Lobby (EWL)
Support for: women’s rights, online gender-based violence, policy and survivor resources
Phone: +32 (0)2 217 90 20
Email: ewl@womenlobby.org
Website: https://womenlobby.org
Notes: Europe’s largest women’s rights network; provides trusted information, policy guidance and signposting to national support organisations.
Safer Internet Centres (European Network)
Support for: online abuse, cyber harassment, online threats, digital safety and reporting
Phone: Varies by country
Email: Varies by country
Website: https://www.saferinternet.org
Notes: EU-wide network of national helplines offering advice on online harm, safety, reporting routes and onward support, including links with law enforcement where appropriate.