Helplines in Monaco
If someone is in danger, call 112, or the police on 17 and the Sapeurs-Pompiers on 18. Between 19:00 and 07:00, a doctor on call can be reached on 116 117. Monaco does not have its own listening line in this register, so the most direct free number for anyone affected by violence is 3919, open every day from 07:00 to 22:00.
Most services in Monaco work in French. For a conversation in English, SOS Help answers from France on +33 1 46 21 46 46, daily from 15:00 to 23:00 Paris time. It is run by trained volunteers, and calls from Monaco may be charged as international. The government social services department, DASO, has social workers who can see people in English. You can reach DASO on 98 98 41 00 on weekdays from 09:30 to 17:00.
Women experiencing violence, and anyone who has witnessed it, can call 3919 anonymously. It uses the same number as the French national line. DASO supports victims of violence and children who see it happen at home. Shelter addresses are kept confidential, and the helpline or social services can arrange a safe place. For the protection of children and young people, the police unit Section des Mineurs et de Protection Sociale is on 93 15 31 58.
If your phone has a foreign SIM, dial the numbers as shown, and use the international versions listed with each entry if needed. 112 is listed for Monaco and reaches emergency services. Each number was checked at its official source, and the date of the check is shown.
Emotional support
SOS Help (France)
+33 1 46 21 46 46 (+33 1 46 21 46 46 from abroad)
English-language emotional support line based in France, answered by trained volunteers; calls from Monaco may be charged as international.
- Hours: Daily 15:00-23:00 (Paris time)
- Languages: English
- English available
- Cost: unknown
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Domestic violence
3919 Victimes ou témoins de violences
Anonymous line in Monaco for victims and witnesses of all forms of violence, using the same number as the French national line.
- Hours: Daily 07:00-22:00
- Languages: French
- Cost: free
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Direction de l'Action et de l'Aide Sociales (DASO)
98 98 41 00 (+377 98 98 41 00 from abroad)
Government social services department supporting victims of violence and children who witness it; its social workers can see people in English.
- Hours: Mon-Fri 09:30-17:00
- Languages: French, English
- English available
- Cost: standard rate
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Children
Section des Mineurs et de Protection Sociale
93 15 31 58 (+377 93 15 31 58 from abroad)
Police unit of the Direction de la Sûreté Publique dealing with the protection of minors.
- Hours: Not stated
- Languages: French
- Cost: unknown
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Questions about getting help in Monaco
What is the emergency number in Monaco?
In Monaco, call 17, 18 and 112 in an emergency. If someone's life is at risk, don't wait: call straight away. Emergency calls are free.
Is there a free mental health helpline in Monaco?
Yes. SOS Help (France) (+33 1 46 21 46 46). Details, opening hours and the official source for each number are listed on this page.
Can I get help in English in Monaco?
Yes. These services say they offer English: Direction de l'Action et de l'Aide Sociales (DASO) (98 98 41 00) and SOS Help (France) (+33 1 46 21 46 46).
Where can women experiencing violence get help in Monaco?
Contact 3919 Victimes ou témoins de violences (3919) and Direction de l'Action et de l'Aide Sociales (DASO) (98 98 41 00). Shelter addresses are kept confidential for safety, so the helpline is the way in. In immediate danger, call 17.
Is there a helpline for children and young people in Monaco?
Yes. Section des Mineurs et de Protection Sociale (93 15 31 58).
Numbers are checked against each service's own website on the date shown. Services change, so if a number doesn't work please tell me: hello@michellefernando.com.