Children and young people who live in families where violence occurs are affected. They may witness or hear the violence, and sometimes they are directly exposed to it. Finspång Municipality provides support and assistance to children and young people who are affected by violence.

You are not alone. Support is available.

Children and young people who have lived with violence in the family for a long time and have been exposed to repeated trauma may develop post-traumatic stress disorder. They may also be exposed to violence themselves. Violence is a crime, and if you experience it, you are a victim of a crime.

• Do you often feel sad?
• Have you heard your parent being threatened or assaulted?
• Have you yourself been threatened or assaulted?
• Do you think it is your fault?

Here is where you can get help.

It is society’s responsibility to support and help children and young people who have experienced or witnessed violence. You can receive support and help through Finspång Municipality and the services listed below.

Finspång Municipality

Social Services

At Social Services, you can talk to staff who have knowledge of violence in close relationships. You can call the Social Services reception or contact counselling and support services, and they will help you.

The Social Emergency Service in Norrköping provides assistance in urgent situations during evenings and weekends.

Contact: 011 15 22 83

School and school counsellor

At your school, there is a school nurse and a school counsellor. You can talk to them about things that feel difficult. They are bound by confidentiality, which means they are not allowed to share what you tell them with others.

Healthcare services, Region Östergötland

Youth Health Services

Youth Health Services offer supportive counselling.

Midwife and counsellor

TeleQ: 010 105 93 50

You can also book an appointment with a midwife via 1177.se under My Healthcare Contacts.

Primary Healthcare Centre

The primary healthcare centre can help you get in contact with a counsellor who can support you and listen to you. If you want to contact a counsellor and the situation is not urgent, call your healthcare centre.

Contact: 010 10 59 260

Telephone hours: weekdays 8.00 to 16.00

The Police

If something urgent happens, you can contact the police. The police also handle crime reports and can provide guidance.

Call the police on 114 14.

If a crime is happening right now or the situation is urgent, always call 112.

Urgent means, for example, that there is a risk to your life or someone else’s life and you need immediate assistance from an ambulance, emergency services, or the police.