1522 - Anti-violence and stalking

1522 is a public service promoted by the Department for Equal Opportunities of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. The number is free of charge, active 24 hours a day and welcomes requests for help and support from victims of violence and stalking with specialized operators. For help or even just advice call 1522 or chat directly with an operator at www.1522.eu or via app. 

Signal For help - A Universal Signal

How to make the gesture of help

A universal, simple, silent gesture to ask for help in situations of violence. Folded thumb of the hand, four fingers up and then closed into a fist: a signal that counts as an urgent call for help and that we all need to be able to recognize and replicate should the need arise.

Anti-violence centers near you

Alessandria Office
Me.Dea Onlus Contro La Violenza Alle Donne - Via Palermo, 33 - 800 098 981

Novara Office
Comune di Novara - Centro Antiviolenza Spazio Donna – Via della Riotta, 19/c – e-mail: violenzano@comune.novara.it
Sportello AIED - Punto di ascolto antiviolenza – Via Magnani Ricotti, 10 - Novara cell. 373 8224668 (segreteria attiva 24 ore su 24); e-mail: sportellodonnaAIED@gmail.com

Vercelli Office
Centro Antiviolenza di Vercelli - Via Fratelli Garrone, 12, tel. 334 311 3955

APP 112 Where Are U

The official 112 app, ‘Where Are U’, is an application designed to ensure safety and facilitate communication in emergency situations. Once downloaded onto a smartphone, it offers an immediate connection with the police and rescue services, automatically transmitting location data and other relevant information chosen by the user.

This app is in fact closely linked to the European Emergency Number 112, which is the single point of contact for requesting assistance from the police, fire brigade or ambulance services. The main objective is to make communication in an emergency more efficient and immediate.

Users have the flexibility to choose the most appropriate mode of communication depending on the situation they find themselves in. They can make a standard call, a silent call or use chat. In addition, it is possible to select the type of emergency service required (medical assistance, fire brigade, police).

How Where Are U works

The emergency app is available free of charge for both Android and iOS systems. You can download it directly from Google Play and Apple Store by clicking on the links depending on the operating system of your smartphone.

After downloading it and completing the registration process by entering your phone number, you can access your personal area. Here, you can enter your data and upload your own photograph and indicate the ICE (In Case of Emergency) numbers of relatives or friends to contact in case of need.