😰 I'm having a panic attack right now
You are safe. This will pass. Try this: breathe in for 4 seconds, hold 4, breathe out for 6. Put your feet flat on the ground. Name 5 things you can see. Feel your hands — press them together. Your body is here. You are okay. This feeling is temporary, even though it doesn't feel like it right now. If it continues, call Udaan: 7599887777
😨 I don't feel safe at home
Your safety matters most. If you are in immediate danger, call Police: 100 or Udaan: 7599887777. Pack a small emergency bag (documents, phone charger, cash) and keep it at a trusted friend's house. Know your nearest Sakhi One-Stop Centre — call 181, they provide free shelter 24/7. You have the legal right to a Protection Order under the Domestic Violence Act. You are not trapped. Help exists. Use the SOS button if you need to alert trusted contacts.
😔 I feel hopeless and alone
I hear you, and your feelings are real. You are not alone — even though it feels that way right now. Hopelessness is a feeling, not a fact. It lies to you. You have survived every hard day before this one. Right now, just focus on this moment. Drink some water. Feel your breath. You don't have to solve everything today. If these feelings continue, please talk to someone: iCall 9152987821 (Mon-Sat 8am-10pm) or Udaan 7599887777 (24/7). You matter more than you know.
🤔 Someone is stalking/following me
Move to a crowded, well-lit area immediately. Do NOT go home. Walk into any shop and tell staff. Call someone you trust and describe your location loudly. If the person is aggressive, call Police: 100 or 112. Stalking is a criminal offence under IPC 354D — up to 3 years in prison. Document everything: time, location, their appearance, vehicle number. File a Zero FIR at any police station. You can also report to cybercrime.gov.in if online. Use the SOS button in this app to share live location with trusted contacts.
💼 I'm being harassed at work
You have legal protection under the POSH Act 2013. Every company with 10+ employees MUST have an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). Document everything: dates, times, what happened, witnesses. File a written complaint with the ICC within 3 months. During inquiry, you can request transfer or leave without pay loss. Your identity is legally protected. If your company has no ICC, file with the Local Complaints Committee at the District Officer's office. You can also file online at shebox.nic.in. Call Udaan 7599887777 for guidance.
📱 Someone has my private photos/videos
First: this is NOT your fault. The criminal is the person sharing, not you. Take screenshots of everything — messages, threats, their profile. Report immediately: cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930. File a Zero FIR at any police station — this is criminal under IT Act 66E (up to 3 years prison) and IPC 354C. Report on the platform (Instagram/Facebook/WhatsApp). Ask police to send a Section 91 CrPC notice to preserve evidence. You can also get a court injunction to prevent sharing. Call Udaan 7599887777 or Sakhi Centre 181 for free legal help.
⚖️ Police refused to file my FIR
Police CANNOT legally refuse an FIR. This is your right under CrPC Section 154. If they refuse: 1) Get the refusal in writing. 2) Approach the Magistrate directly under Section 156(3). 3) Send a written complaint to the Superintendent of Police (SP). 4) Call 100 and report the refusal. 5) File on the State Police website. 6) Contact the State Women's Commission. You can also file a Zero FIR at any other police station — they must accept it. Call Udaan 7599887777 for support.
🏠 I need safe shelter immediately
Call 181 (Women Helpline) — they will connect you to the nearest Sakhi One-Stop Centre. These are in every district of India (700+). They provide FREE: temporary shelter (5+ days), medical aid, legal counsel, police liaison, and counselling. Open 24/7. No documents or money needed. You can walk in directly. For longer stays: Swadhar Greh shelters provide up to 3 years with vocational training. Call Udaan 7599887777 — they will help you find the nearest safe space.
💸 I need financial help after separation
You have the legal right to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC (now BNSS 144). This applies regardless of religion. Courts can order interim maintenance at the very first hearing. File an application in the Magistrate's Court — free legal aid is available through DLSA (District Legal Services Authority). Call 15100 for free legal aid info. Maintenance covers food, shelter, clothing, medical expenses, and children's education. If your husband doesn't pay, he can be jailed for up to 1 month. Call Udaan 7599887777 for guidance on how to start.