Social Welfare and Women Empowerment

One Stop Centres for Women

A single place where women affected by violence get shelter, medical help, counselling and legal support.

About the centres

There are 59 One Stop Centres across all 38 districts, linked to the Women Helpline 181, which works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rs.18.62 crore is allocated for 2026-27.

Who can seek help

Women affected by violence, and their children (girls of any age and boys up to 12 years).

Support available

• Shelter
• Medical help
• Counselling
• Free legal aid
• Police assistance
• Referral to other services
• Emergency vehicle

How to reach us

Call Women Helpline 181 or contact the District Social Welfare Officer, Cuddalore.

Contact

• District Social Welfare Office, Service Home Campus, Nellikuppam Mani Road, Semmandalam, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu 607001
• Phone: 91500 56948
• Email: dswocud1@gmail.com
• Women Helpline: 181

Beneficiary:

Women affected by violence, and their children (girls of any age and boys up to 12 years).

Benefits:

Shelter, Medical help, Counselling & etc..