Support resources for migrants in Estonia
A curated directory of trusted organisations and services supporting migrant women, families and vulnerable communities.
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Child Safety and Protection Services
Emergency support lines and contacts · Reporting abuse
- Emergency number (opens in a new tab)Police, ambulance and fire brigade. Free, 24/7.112
- Lasteabi child helpline (opens in a new tab)Free, 24/7 helpline for children and families, and for reporting a child in need. Estonian, Russian and English.116 111
- Family doctor advice line (opens in a new tab)Medical advice when it is not an emergency.1220
- State helpline (opens in a new tab)General information and non-emergency calls, when life, health and property are not in danger.1247
Victim Support and Gender Based Violence Services
Crisis lines support · Shelters - contact and services they provide · Legal Aid · Counselling
- Victim support crisis line (Ohvriabi) (opens in a new tab)Free, 24/7 crisis help for victims of violence.116 006
- Tallinn Women's Crisis Center (opens in a new tab)Counselling and temporary shelter.526 4697
- Tallinn Women's Support Center (opens in a new tab)Shelter for women and children.5757 0911
- 5594 9496
- 53 650 260
- Saaremaa Women's Shelter53 098 919
- Women's support centres in every county (opens in a new tab)Find the centre nearest to you.
Labour Rights and Dispute Resolution
Understanding my Contract · Unpaid salaries · Mediation · Reporting Discrimination
- Labour Inspectorate (opens in a new tab)Applicable law and working conditions: understanding your contract.
- Labour Dispute Committee (Töövaidluskomisjon) (opens in a new tab)Resolving a labour dispute, including unpaid salaries.
- eesti.ee: labour disputes (opens in a new tab)How a labour dispute is filed and heard.
- Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner (opens in a new tab)Accepts workplace discrimination complaints. The employer must prove that no discrimination occurred.
Family Support
Parenting resources · Family mediation services · Understanding Childcare and Schools · Social Welfare · Wellbeing
- Social Insurance Board (Sotsiaalkindlustusamet) (opens in a new tab)Family benefits and allowances.
- EURAXESS Estonia (opens in a new tab)Family life, childcare and schools.
- Tallinn Family Centre (Perepesa) (opens in a new tab)Social benefits and services for children, and family mediation.
- Tartu Family Centre (Perepesa) (opens in a new tab)Game room, psychological counselling, family school and trainings.
Mental Health
Counselling · Therapy · Wellbeing resources
- Emotional support line (Peaasi) (opens in a new tab)Free, 24/7. Estonian, Russian and English.116 123
- Palun Abi crisis line (opens in a new tab)24/7 crisis counselling, also by online chat.116 006
Migration Support
Residence permits · Migrant centers · Legal Aid and documentation · Integration support
- Police and Border Guard Board migration consultants (opens in a new tab)Advice on residence permits and documents.
- Tallinn Migration Centre (opens in a new tab)Help for newcomers living in Tallinn.
- International House of Estonia (opens in a new tab)Public services and advice for international workers and their families.
Estonian Language
Free courses · Learning and practice opportunities
- Keeleklikk (opens in a new tab)Free online Estonian course, levels A0 to B2.
- Integration Foundation (opens in a new tab)Overview of Estonian learning opportunities.
- International House of Estonia (opens in a new tab)Language café and other practice opportunities.
Last reviewed 18 September 2026. If a number or link has changed, please tell us.