Resources for victims of harassment or sexual assault
Vlaams Meldpunt voor Grensoverschrijdend Gedrag / Flemish Hotline for Harassment
Have you experienced (sexual) harassment in a sports club, university, theatre company or in another Flemish sector or organisation? Or do you know someone who has experienced this? Are you looking for advice or guidance on steps you can take? Report to the Flemish Hotline for (Sexual) Harassment and our staff will work with you to see how they can help you.
Contact by phone
Free number 0800 13184. Available every working day from 9am to 5pm and on Monday evenings from 5pm to 8pm.
Contact by e-mail
meldpunt@vlaanderen.be. Sometimes telling your story is too difficult and it works better to write it down. You can email us whenever you want. Free and anonymous (you don't have to say your name). We handle your information very carefully and discreetly.
Zorgcentrum na seksueel geweld (UZGent) / Care Centre after sexual violence
Victims of sexual violence, such as rape or sexual assault, can visit the Care Centre after Sexual Violence (ZSG) of Ghent University Hospital day and night. The centre offers victims all possible assistance in one location: medical and psychological care, an initial trace investigation and, for those who want it, help with the police report.
Contact by phone
09 332 80 80 (day and night)
Contact by e-mail
zsg@uzgent.be
1712 (Belgium)
Professional helpline for questions about violence, abuse and child abuse
1712 listens. 1712 gives advice. 1712 refers on.
Call 1712
Available Monday to
Friday from 9am to 6pm
E-mail 1712
Available 24 hours a day
7 days a week
Chat with 1712
We are online
Available Monday to Thursday
from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.