Health care and help after sexual assault in Norway

You can get medical help after violence or rape without deciding to report it. A doctor can treat you and write down your injuries, and a sexual assault centre can keep evidence in case you want to use it later.

This is general information, not legal advice. Each service was checked against its own website on 6 November 2026. Rules change: read what the service itself says before you decide.

Who can help

Out-of-hours medical service (legevakt)
Every municipality has a legevakt for urgent health care day and night, when your GP is closed and help cannot wait.
Who it is for Anyone who has been subjected to violence or sexual assault and needs health care that cannot wait.
First step Call legevakt first for advice. They can also put you in touch with the nearest sexual assault centre.
helsenorge.no
Sexual assault centres (overgrepsmottak)
Health care after rape or other sexual assault: medical help, someone to talk to, and an exam that can save evidence.
Who it is for Anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. It is free, open day and night, and you do not need a referral.
First step Contact your local legevakt. They can put you in touch with the nearest centre. You get help whether or not you report to the police.
dinutvei.no
Your GP (fastlege)
Your GP can talk with you about violence, check you for injuries, and refer you on to more help, such as specialist care.
Who it is for Anyone living with violence or abuse, now or in the past. Your GP must keep it private, unless you agree or someone is in danger.
First step Ask your GP for a time to talk about violence or abuse. If the doctor records injuries, police can use this later if you report.
dinutvei.no
DIXI Resource Centre (for people who have been raped)
Free, confidential support after rape, sexual abuse or sexual harassment: talks, groups and help to find other services.
Who it is for Anyone, of any gender, who has experienced rape, sexual abuse or sexual harassment, and their loved ones.
First step Contact DIXI by phone, email or the contact form on weekdays. You do not need a referral from your GP.
dixi.no
Nok. centres (support centres against sexual abuse)
Free support centres where you can get help to work through sexual abuse or rape.
Who it is for Everyone over 16 who has experienced sexual abuse or rape. They can also help you tell your family what happened.
First step Contact your nearest Nok. centre to book a time. You do not need a referral from a doctor.
noknorge.no
SANKS – Sámi national service for mental health and substance use
A specialist mental health service for the Sámi population, including help to work through violence, rape or other sexual abuse.
Who it is for Sámi people who have experienced violence, rape or other sexual abuse and want help to work through it. Interpreters are offered when needed.
First step You need a referral. Your GP, a psychologist or a dentist can assess this with you. Ask for a therapist who knows about violence and trauma.
dinutvei.no

Numbers

Out-of-hours medical centre
Call 116 117
The out-of-hours clinic can examine and document injuries, even if you have not decided whether to report.
24/7
helsenorge.no

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Who can help

Out-of-hours medical service (legevakt)

Sexual assault centres (overgrepsmottak)

Your GP (fastlege)

DIXI Resource Centre (for people who have been raped)

Nok. centres (support centres against sexual abuse)

SANKS – Sámi national service for mental health and substance use

Numbers

Out-of-hours medical centre

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