✅ Key National Helpline

Here are several important refuge and support resources in Spain for victims of domestic or gender-based violence:

016 Domestic Violence Helpline (Spain): Free 24 hours, confidential, multilingual. Provides legal advice, support, access to shelters and other services. Citizens Advice Bureau Spain+3Euroresidentes+3Sur in English+3
Emergency number if immediate danger: 112. shewillsurvive930854337.wordpress.com+1

In Barcelona: SARA (Care, Recovery and Shelter Service) – provides reception, temporary shelter, support for women, children, minors and LGBTI persons who suffer gender-based violence. Ajuntament de Barcelona+1
In the Valencia Region (including Alicante, Denia): Women’s 24-hour centres for victims of domestic violence, open every day (or near) and available via referral. supportinspain.info+1
specific refuge: Surt Foundation / Ramon Molinas Foundation project “Sirga Shelter” for women victims of gender-based violence and their children (Vallès Occidental area) in Catalonia. Ramon Molinas Foundation

You do not necessarily need to have income or be a Spanish national to access many of these services. Citizens Advice Bureau Spain+1
Shelters and crisis accommodation are available for women and children who have been forced to leave home because of violence. European Institute for Gender Equality+1
The process often involves calling 016 first, or going to your local Social Services (Servicios Sociales) or police (Policía / Guardia Civil) if in immediate danger. European Union of Women Marina Alta+1
It will be helpful to have any evidence of violations, threats, etc., and to notify the helpline so they can direct you appropriately to safe accommodation.
Ensure your personal safety: whenever you feel in immediate danger, call 112.
Keep a copy of your ID, any restraining orders, and relevant documentation if possible.

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