Kolkata

North Kolkata: Organisations for Women in Crisis

All India Women’s Conference (AIWC)
8, Bethune Row, Kol-700 006
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, empowerment of women and young adults
Services Offered: Counseling • Legal Support • Vocational Training • Healthcare Services
Contact Number: 2337 3605 / 2478 0214 / 2359 5864
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 9 Am To 5 Pm

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights
18, Madan Boral Lane, Kol-700 012
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes,
Violence at public and work place, state oppression Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support Contact Number: 2237 6459 / 98742 52064
Email: Apdr.Wb@Gmail.Com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 6 Pm to 8 Pm

Bengal Mass Education Society
99/1F, Bidhan Sarani, Kol-700 004
Issues Addressed: Family Violence and Disputes, Prostitution and Trafficking
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support •
Vocational Training
Contact Number: 2555 4672
Email: Bmesociety@Yahoo.Co.In
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 Am to 6 Pm

Brahmol Samaj Mahila Bhawan
210/6A, Bidhan Sarani, Kol-700 006
Issues Addressed: Support for Destitute Girls And Women
Services Offered: Shelter • Vocational Training
Contact Number: 2241 2280
Work Hours: Mon To Sat (1st & 3rd), 11 Am To 7 Pm

City Health & Welfare Association
14, Parshee Bagan Lane, Kol-700 009
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, marital maladjustment
Services Offered: Counselling
Contact Number: 2350 2483
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 11 am to 2 pm

Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee
2/5 Nilmoni Mitra Street, Kol-700 006
Issues Addressed: Sex workers rights, prevention of trafficking, rescue of trafficked women
Services Offered: Counselling • Rehabilitation Homes Vocational Training • Healthcare • Education
Contact Number: 2530 3148 / 2543 7451 / 7560
Email: sonagachi@sify.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat (1st & 3rd), 10 am to 6 pm

Gana Unnayan Parshad
10 Gomesh Lane, Kol-700 014,
Naboday Centre: Vill:Kalaberia, Block Rajarhat, N 24 pgns
Issues Addressed: Family conflict, destitution, marital maladjustment
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Aid • 24×7 Helpline • Short Stay Homes • Vocational Training Contact Number: 2265 2403,
Helpline: 10925,Naboday Centre: 2573 6207
Email: gup1984@bsnl.in
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 6 pm

Society for Student Empowerment Rights and Vision through Education
Add: SERVE Centre, 8, Bansi Dutta Road, Kol – 700014
Tel: 91-33-22842218
Email: serve@newmail.net
Contact: Brendan Mac Carthaigh
Purpose: Education

Sutanutir Sakhyo
1/4B Paik Para 3rd Row, Kol-700 037
Issues Addressed: Violence against women,
gender discrimination, women’s empowerment
Services Offered: Legal Support • Vocational Training
Contact Number: 6533 3789 / 6522 3825
Email: sutanutirsakhya@yahoo.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat (except 2nd and 4th Sat),
11 am to 5 pm; Legal aid centre: Sat, 4 pm to 6 pm

Liberal Association for Movement of People
Add: 66, Surya Sen Street, Kol- 700009
Tel: 91-33-22418496 , 33-22417469
Contact: Malay Dewanji
Purpose: Agriculture, Child welfare, Development(General), Disadvantaged communities, Education, Environment, Health, Poverty, Women’s issues

Rajabazar Education & Awareness Development Society
Add: 2B-H/50, Gas Street, Rajabazar, Kol- 700 009
Tel: 91-33-28730203
Contact: Mr Sarfaraz Ali
Purpose: Aged, Art and culture, Child welfare, Consumer issues, Disability, Disadvantaged communities, Economics and Finance, Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Human Rights, Local Administration, Minorities, Rural Development, Sanitation, Training, Urban Development, Women’s issues

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Central Kolkata: Organisations for Women in Crisis

All Bengal Women’s Union
89, Elliot Road. Kol-700 017
Issues Addressed: Trafficking, violence against women Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • Shelter • Vocational Training & Income Generation Support Contact Number: 2229 3292 / 0007 / 1763
Email: abwu@dataone.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 5 pm

Calcutta Legal Aid Committee
2 & 3, Kiran Shankar Roy Road, Kol-700 001
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, violence in public places
Services Offered: Legal Support
Contact Number: 2248 4833 / 2248 3892
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 5.30 pm

Cathedral Relief Service
St Paul’s Cathedral Road, Kol-700 071
Issues Addressed: Poverty, health, unemployment, illiteracy,
Status of women in society
Services Offered: Vocational Training & Income
Generation Support • Healthcare • Adult literacy
Contact Number: 2223 7947 / 2223 3292
Email: crsspc@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Calcutta Rescue
4th Floor, 85 Collin Street, Kol-700 016
Issues Addressed: Development Of Socially And Economically Disadvantaged People
Services Offered: Vocational Training & Income
Generation Support • Healthcare
Contact Number: 2217 5675 / 2249 1520
Email: info@calcuttarescue.org
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10.30 am to 6 pm /
Sat, 10.20 am to 3.30pm

Calcutta Samaritans
48, Ripon Street, Kol-700 016
Issues Addressed: Rehabilitation of commercial sex workers, urban homeless, slum and sweeper community, HIV/STDs, anti-trafficking
Services Offered: Counselling • Vocational Training & Income Generation Support • Healthcare • Drop-in Centre
Contact Number: 2229 9731 / 5920
Email: emcal@vsnl.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 am to 7 pm

Joint Women’s Programme (JWP)
14/2 Sudder Street, Kol-700 016
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes
Services Offered: Legal Support
Contact Number: 2249 3686 / 3554
Work Hours: Wednesdays, 2 pm to 6 pm

Legal Aid Service West Bengal (LASWEB)
5, Kiran Shankar Roy Road, Kol-700 001
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, violence at work and public place, marital maladjustment
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support
Contact Number: 2243 8381 / 2248 3980
Email: lasweb_wb@rediffmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat (except 2nd & 4th Sat), 10.30 am to 6 pm

Lutheran World Services (I) UDP Calcutta Unit (LWS)
84, Dr. Suresh Sarkar Road, Kol- 700 014
Issues Addressed: Rehabilitation of landless communities, slum dwellers, victims of natural calamities, education
Services Offered: Shelter • Vocational Training & Income Generation Support • Healthcare • Education Support
Contact Number: 2284 9200 / 9730 / 9731
Email: info@lwsi.org
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 am to 5 pm

Mahila Seva Samity
8, Government Place, Kol-700 001
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, destitution, rehabilitation and of re-integration of vulnerable women and girls
Services Offered: Legal Support • Short Stay Homes • Vocational Training • Crèche with Pre-Primary Education and Nutrition
Contact Number: 2248 3005 / 2243 4792
Email: mss-ind62@bsnl.in /
yasmeen_sengupta@rediffmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 5 pm

Women’s Coordinating Council (WCC)
5/1, Red Cross Place, Kol-700 001
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, violence at work / public place, prostitution and trafficking
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support •
Vocational Training • Crèche Facility
Contact Number: 2248 9732
Work Hours: Mon to Sat (except the last Sat of every month), 11 am to 05.30 pm

Women’s Grievance Cell Family Counselling Centre
18, Lalbazar Street, Kol-700 001
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, violence at work / public place, prostitution and trafficking
Services Offered: Counselling
Contact Number: 2214 5049 / 1429 Emergency: 2210 0100
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Women’s Sahayog
19B, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kol-700 087
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support
Contact Number: 2249 2164
Email: kusumjain900@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 11.30 am to 2 pm

Socio Economic Development Programme (SEDP)
65A, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kol-700 009
Issues Addressed: Support for minorities, backward classes, displaced persons, slum dwellers
Services Offered: Counselling • Vocational Training • Healthcare Support • Basic Education
Contact Number: 2219 0554 / 2241 2742 / 94333 23944
Email: sedpcal@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 11 am to 6 pm

Ankur Kala – Calcutta
Add: 9A, Meher Ali Road, Kol – 700 017,
Tel: 91-33-22478476
Email: ankurkalacal@yahoo.com
Contact: Mrs Annie Joseph
Purpose: Education, Employment, Human Rights, Women’s issues

Womens Sahayog
Add: 19 B, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kol- 700087
Tel: 91-033-22492164
Email: women’s_sahayog@hotmail com
Contact: Ms Kusum Jain
Purpose: Women’s issues

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East Kolkata: Organisations for Women in Crisis

All India Women’s Conference (AIWC)
AD-263/B, Sector II, Salt Lake City, Kol-700 064
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, empowerment of women and young adults
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support •
Vocational Training • Healthcare
Contact Number: 2337 3605 / 2478 0214 / 2359 5864
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 9 am to 5 pm

Jayaprakash Institute of Social Change
DD 18/4/1, Salt Lake City, Kol-700 064
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, trafficking
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • 24×7 Helpline • Shelter • Training Courses & Diploma
Contact Number: 2321 3230 / 2337 6695 /
Helpline: 10922
Email: jpisc1973@gmail.com / jpisc@vsnl.net
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 5 pm

Seva Kendra Calcutta
52B, Radhanath Choudhury Lane, Kol-700 015
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, trafficking, development of rag pickers, child welfare
Services Offered: Legal Support • Vocational Training • Training Courses & Diploma • Education • Emergency Relief work
Contact Number: 2329 0381 / 5400 / 4905
Email: sk.calcutta@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

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West Kolkata: Organisations for Women in Crisis

Nabadiganta

29, Banerjeepara Road, Kol-700 061
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes Services Offered: Counselling
Contact Number: 2493 9393 / 94333 00741
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 5 pm

Right Track
10/5, Meher Ali Mandal Street, Mominpur, Kol-700 027
Issues Addressed: Family violence, women’s empowerment
Services Offered: Legal Support • Healthcare
Contact Number: 2448 5597 / 6097
Email: righttrack@rediffmail.com / righttrack.kolkata@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Sir Syed Group of Schools
71/1C, Diamond Harbour Road, Kidderpore, Kol-700 023
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes Services Offered: Counselling • Vocational Training Contact Number: 2449 5753 / 3922
Email: taleemat@cal2.bsnl.in
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Swayam (Metiabruz Community Centre)
I-182, Paharpur Road, Kol-700 024
Issues Addressed: Violence against women and children including domestic violence,sexual abuse, violence at work/public place, Women’s Rights
Services Offered: Counselling • Follow-up with Police •
Legal Advice
Contact Number: 2711 0566
Email: swayam@cal.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Tues to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm / Sat (1st & 3rd), 10 am to 2 pm

Garden-Reach-Slum-Development
Add: P-229/A, Tikia Para, 1st Lane, Garden Reach, Kol- 700 024
Tel: 91-33-24690095 , 33-24696145
Contact: Mr Mahtab Alam
Purpose: Child welfare, Education, Employment, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Human Rights, Minorities, Population, Poverty, Rural Development, Sanitation, Training, Water, Women’s issues

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South Kolkata: Organisations for Women in Crisis

All India Women’s Conference (AIWC)
539A Block N, New Alipore, Kol-700 053 11, Palit Street, Kol-700019
Issued Addressed: Family violence and disputes, empowerment of women and young adults
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • Vocational Training • Healthcare
Contact Number: 2337 3605 / 2478 0214 / 2359 5864
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 9 am to 5 pm

Association for Social Health in India (ASHI)
9, Ashoke Avenue, Kol-700 047
Issues Addressed: Family disputes and violence, marital maladjustment
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Aid • 24×7 Helpline • Short Stay Homes • Vocational Training
Contact Number: 2471 1599; Helpline: 10921
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 11 am to 5 pm

Government Working Girl’s Hostel
28/1A, Gariahat Road, Kol-700 019
Issues Addressed: Shelter for single working women Services Offered: Hostel
Contact Number: 2440 4274
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 11 am to 5 pm

Human Rights Law Network
3, Parbati Chakraborty Lane, Sohini Apartments, Flat No.1A, Kol-700 026
Issues Addressed: Human Rights
Services Offered: Legal Support
Contact Number: 2454 6828 / 2486 9535
Email: hrlnkol@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6.30 pm

Institute for Motivating Self Employment (IMSE)

195, Jodhpur Park, Kol-700 068
Issues Addressed: Family conflict, marital dispute,destitution
Services Offered: Short Stay Homes • Vocational Training & Income Generation Support
Contact Number: 2473 2740 / 2477 9047 / 2472 5571
Email: bipimse@cal.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 7 pm

Institute for Social Work (ISW)
29B, Chetla Central Road, Kol-700 027
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes Services Offered: Legal Support • Vocational Training
Contact Number: 2479 6607 / 2449 8685
Email: iswcht@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 5.30 pm

Jatiya Mahila Sanghati
20A, Prince Gulam Muhammad Road, Kol-700 026
Issues Addressed: Support for low income working women, victims of natural calamity
Services Offered: Working Women’s Hostel • Vocational Training
Contact Number: 2464 0930
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 3 pm to 5 pm

Jabala Action Research Organisation
221/6B, Rash Behari Avenue, Kol-700 019
Issues Addressed: Rehabilitation and re-integration of sex workers and their children, violence survivors, socially disadvantaged women
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • Shelter Homes • Vocational Training & Income Generation Support • Healthcare
Contact Number: 2460 2229 / 6522 8569 / 8555
Email: jabala@vsnl.net / jabalaactionreseach@yahoo.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Keertika
L/C1 ODRC Housing Estate, (near Behala Ajanta Cinema), Kol-700 038
Issues Addressed: Domestic Violence
Services Offered: Short Stay Homes • Capacity Building • Non-formal Literacy Classes
Contact Number: 2478 5617 / 6456 5433
Email: keertikawithu@gmail.com / keertikakolkata@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 5 pm

Kolkata Socio Cultural Research Institute
2/27, Poddar Nagar, Kol-700 068
Issues Addressed: HIV-Aids, backward communities, tribal issues, ex work
Services Offered: Legal Support • Vocational Training • Healthcare
Contact Number: 6418 2194
Email: secretary@kscri.org
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 12 pm to 7 pm

Lakes Gardens Women & Children Development Centre
648 Lake Gardens, (near Post Office), Kol-700 045
Issues Addressed: Domestic violence, trafficking, gender issues
Services Offered: Counselling • Leadership Training • Micro Credit / Income Generation Support • Education
Contact Number: 2417 1340
Email: lgwcdc@hotmail.com / lakegardenswcdc@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6.30 pm / Sat, 11 am to 4 pm

Mass Education
Mahamayatala, P.O. Garia, Kol-700 084
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes,
distressed women
Services Offered: Counselling
Contact Number: 2477 1447 / 98313 60324
Email: mass@cal.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 6 pm

Nari Nirjatan Pratirodh Mancha
29/1A, Old Ballygunge 2nd Lane, Kol-700 019
Issues Addressed: Violence on women
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support Contact Number: 2454 3188 / 6534 8570
Work Hours: Every Friday, 6 pm to 8 pm

Nari Seva Sangha
1/1/2A Gariahat Road (South), Jodhpur Park, Kol-700 068
Issues Addressed: Support for economically & socially disadvantaged (single, deserted and divorced women)
Services Offered: Counselling • Working Women’s Hostel • Shelter • Vocational Training & Income Generation Support • Healthcare Support • Training Courses & Diploma • Morning School
Contact Number: 2473 3978
Email: narisevasangha@vsnl.net
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 4 pm (except last Sat of every month)

Parichiti
28/15 Dhakuria Station Road, Bank plot, Ground floor, Kol-700 031
Issues Addressed: Women domestic worker’s rights, violence against domestic workers
Services Offered: Drop-in Centre
Contact Number: 2423 6753 / 98310 03818 / 98316 90527
Email: parichiti@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Probasika Working Girl’s Hostel
109/19, Hazra Road (near Paramount Nursing Home), Kol-700 026
Issues Addressed: Shelter for single working women Services Offered: Working Women’s Hostel
Contact Number: 2474 0235
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 11 am to 4 pm

Sanhita
89 B, Raja Basanta Roy Road Kol-700 029
Issues Addressed: Women’s empowerment, gender issues, sexual harassment, sexual/reproductive health and rights
Services Offered: Helpline
Contact Number: 4000 4730 / 2499 0739
Helpline: 98303 66864
Email: sanhita@cal.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9.30 am to 6 pm

Sanlaap
38B, Mahanirban Road, Kol-700 029
Issues Addressed: Rehabilitation and re-integration of girl children of women in prostitution, vulnerable girls, illegal trafficking
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • Shelter Homes • Working Women’s Hostel • Vocational Training & Income Generation Support • Healthcare Support • Education Support
Contact Number: 2702 1287/ 2702 1113 / 2464 9596
Email: sanlaap@vsnl.net / hq@sanlaapindia.org
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm

Sappho for Equality
11A, Jogendra Gardens (South), Ground Floor, (Near Hindol Park), Kol-700 078
Issues Addressed: Support for lesbian, bi-sexual and
Transgender women
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support Contact Number: 2441 9995 . Helpline: 98315 18320
Email: sappho1999@gmail.com
Work Hours: Tue to Sun, 12 pm to 8 pm;
Helpline: 10 am to 9 pm

Saroj Nalini Dutt Memorial Association
23/1, Ballygunge Station Road, Kol-700 019
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, prostitution and trafficking
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • Healthcare • Training Courses & Diploma
Contact Number: 2440 6852
Email: sndma440@yahoo.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 4.30 pm

Socio Legal Aid Research & Training Centre (SLARTC)
P-112, Lake Terrace, Kol-700 029
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, violence at work / public place, state violence, trafficking and sexual exploitation
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support •Vocational Training
Contact Number: 2464 6098 / 5430 / 2466 5659
Email: slartc@cal.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 5 pm

Swayam
9/2B, Deodar Street, Kol-700 019
Issues Addressed: Violence against women and children including domestic violence,sexual abuse, violence at work/public place, Women’s Rights
Services Offered: Counselling • Psychotherapy • Legal Support • Follow -up with Police • Drop-in-Centre • Referrals for Shelter • Vocational Training • Career Counselling • Group Activities
Contact Number: 2486 3367 / 3368 / 3357
Email: swayam@cal.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm / Sat (1st & 3rd), 10 am to 2 pm

Vivek Chetana
2/3A, Keyatala Road, Kol-700 029
Issues Addressed: Support for women prisoners and their children
Services Offered: Counselling • Vocational Training &Income Generation Support
Contact Number: 2464 4114 / 6450 2825
Email: vive_411418@bsnl.in
Work Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, 11 am to 4.30 pm

West Bengal Commission for Women -a statutory body
10, Rainey Park, Kol-700 019
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes, violence at work / public place
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support Contact Number: 2474 5608 / 2486 5324
Email: wbcw@vsnl.net
Work Hours: Mon to Sat (except 4th), 10 am to 5.30 pm

Swadhina
34/C, Bondel Road, PO Ballygunge, Kol – 700019
Tel: 91-33-22406244 , 33-22470934
Email: mainoffice@swadhina.org
Website: www.swadhina.org
Contact: Saswati Roy
Purpose: Agriculture, Child welfare, Disaster management, Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Forestry, Health, Human Rights, Micro-enterprises, Poverty, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Tribal issues, Water, Women’s issues

All India Women’s Conference
662/1 Block O, New Alipore, Kol – 700 053
Tel: 91-33-4009413
Email: diyaguha@hotmail.com
Contact: Mrs Bani Guha
Purpose: Child welfare, Education, Health, Women’s issues

Empathy
17 J Monohar Pukur Road, 2nd Floor, Kol- 700 026
Tel: 91-33-24746318
Email: rajsree@vsnl.com
Contact: Rajyasree Bandyopadhyay
Purpose: Aged, Art and culture, Child welfare, Disadvantaged communities, Education, Health, Human Rights, Sustainable Development, Training, Women’s issues

Karmyog
4 Rainy Park, Kol- 700 019
Tel: 91-33-24763943
Email: karmyog@vsnl.com
Website: https://www.karmyog.org
Contact: Mrs Urmila Pasari
Purpose: Art and culture, Child welfare, Education, Employment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Training, Women’s issues

Saroj Nalini Dutt Memorial Association
23/1 Ballygunge Station Road, Kol- 700 019
Tel: 91 33 24406852 , 33 24408656
Contact: Mrs Aroti Dutt
Purpose: Aged, Child welfare, Disability, Disadvantaged communities, Education, Employment, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Grants/Aids, Health, Human Rights, Information and Communications Technology, Law, Population, Poverty, Rural Development, Sanitation, Science and Technology, Sustainable Development, Training, Water, Women’s issues

West Bengal Council of Women
63, Purna Das Road, Kol-700 029
Issues Addressed: Family violence and disputes Services Offered: Legal Support • Vocational Training
Contact Number: 2419 2112
Work Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10 am to 3 pm

Womens Interlink Foundation
2A Ballygunge Place (East), Kol-700 019
Issues Addresed: Trafficking, domestic violence, health hygiene and sanitation, rural tourism
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • Shelter Homes • Vocational Training & Income Generation • Healthcare Support • Capacity Building
Contact Number: 2460 5508 / 0765
Email: wif@vsnl.com / wilink@vsnl.net
Work Hours: Mon to Fri , 10 am to 6 pm / Sat, 10 am to 3 pm

Women’s Grievance Cell (Protection of Women and Children)
CID, Bhabani Bhaban, 3rd Floor, Alipore, Kol-700 027
Issues Addressed: Crimes against women and children, immoral trafficking, sexual exploitation of women and children
Services Offered: Counselling
Contact Number: 2450 6114
Email: ahtu@cidwestbengal.gov.in
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Centre for Socio-Economic Reforms and Environmental Conservation
8- Naktala Road, Kol – 700047, Tel: 91-33-24710496
Contact: Mrinal Kanti Bhattacharya
Purpose: Agriculture, Child welfare, Population, Women’s issues

Tiljala Society for Human and Educational Development
6C Rifle Range Road, Kol – 700019
Tel: 91-33-22802681 , 33-22806104 / 22805819
Email: tished@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Contact: M. D. Alamgir

The Society For Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services
36 Bally Gunge Circular Road, Kol- 700 019
Tel: 91 33 24767196
Email: scrs@vsnl.net
Contact: Mr Pradip Kumar Jana
Purpose: Agriculture, Child welfare, Disadvantaged communities, Employment, Forestry, Health, Human Rights, Labour, Population, Rural Development, Training, Women’s issues

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North Kolkata: Women with Disabilities

Association for Women with Disabilities (AWWD)
6/J, Surah 2nd Lane, Phoolbagan (Kadapara), Kol-700 010
Services Offered: Home-based Rehabilitation Support • Mobility Assistive Devices • Vocational Training • Healthcare Support • Education Support
Contact Number: 2363 9115/2174 / 6453 5802
Email: sawwd@vsnl.net / kuhudas@awwdindia.org
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm (except the last Sat of every month)

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East Kolkata: Women with Disabilities

Manovikas Kendra Rehabilitation and Research Institute for the Handicapped
482 Madudah, Plot: I-24, Sector : J, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Kol-700 107
Services Offered: Diagnosis • Counselling • Therapeutic Treatment • Special Education • Skill Training / Daily Living Activities • Pre-Vocational & Vocational Training • Special Education Teacher’s Training Courses • Rehabilitation • Medicine Centre Contact Number: 4001 2730-35
Email: mvkendra@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm

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South Kolkata: Women with Disabilities

Mobility India
P-91, Helen Keller Sarani, Majerhat, Kol-700 053
Services Offered: Care Giver’s Training • Support for Assistive Devices
Contact Number: 2401 3914 / 2401 2190
EMAIL: mic@vsnl.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat (except 2nd Sat of every month), 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

Sanchar
A 2/6 Diamond Park, Kol-700 104
Services Offered: Home-based Rehabilitation Support • Support for Assistive Devices • Vocational Training & Income Generation Support • Education Support • Assessment and Speech Training
Contact Number: 2497 5625 / 2497 5808
Email: sanchararod.india@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

Sruti Disability Rights Centre
5A RK Ghosal Road, Kol-700 042
Services Offered: Helpline • Referral Services • Legal Support
Contact Number: 2441 8080
Email: sruti.darc@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 5.30 pm

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North Kolkata: Women with Addiction / Mental Health Issues

Alakendu Bodh Niketan
P-1/4 IT Scheme, VII-M, VIP Road, Kankurgachi, Kol-700 054
Services Offered: Residential Treatment • Skill Training
Contact Number: 2320 4565 / 2320 7433
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 11 am to 4 pm

City Health & Welfare Association
14, Parshee Bagan Lane, Kol-700 009
Services Offered: Residential Treatment
Contact Number: 2350 2483
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 11 am to 2 pm

Mon Foundation
Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kolkata Airport, Kol-700 052
Services Offered: Counselling • Care Giver’s Training • Life Skill Training
Contact Number: 2500 5887
Email: mon_foundation@yahoo.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 5 pm

All India Council for Mass Education and Development
60, Patuatola Lane, Kol – 700009
Tel: 91-33-2411778 , 33-2195002
Email: aicmed@cal.vsnl.net.in
Contact: Sudhir Chatterjee
Purpose: Child welfare, Disaster management, Economics and Finance, Education, Environment, Forestry, Health, Population, Rural Development, Science and Technology, Training, Tribal issues, Water, Women’s issues

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Central Kolkata: Women with Addiction / Mental Health Issues

Anjali, a mental health rights organisation
P-23, Darga Road, 2nd Floor, Kol-700 017
Services Offered: Rehabilitation Programme (Psychotherapy and others, Lifeskill Training, Family Counselling, Followup Care, Economic Empowerment, Organising Shelter) • Community Based Roaming Resource Hubs (Awareness Camps, Home Visits, Referrals, Counselling)
Contact Number: 2290 3711
Email: anjali_i@dataone.in / rayratnaboli@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10.30 am to 5.30 pm

Calcutta Samaritans
48, Ripon Street, Kol-700 016
Services Offered: De-addiction Support : Counselling • Treatment • Drop-in Centre • Mid-way Rehabilitation Homes • Vocational & Job Skill Training • Post-Treatment Follow-up Therapy
Contact Number: 2229 5920 / 9731
Email: emcal@vsnl.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 am to 7 pm

NIBS
7 & 8 C.I.T. Road, (Over Senco Mega Shop), Moulali, Kol-700 014
Services Offered: Counselling • Treatment • De-addiction Support • 24×7 Helpline • Outdoor Clinics • School Healthcare Services
Contact Number: 3257 5411 / 2286 5203 / 24×7 Mental Health helpline: 98300 27976
Email: nibsindia@vsnl.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 2 pm

Women’s Coordinating Council (WCC)
5/1, Red Cross Place, Kol-700 001
Services Offered: De-addiction Support
Contact Number: 2248 9732
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 5.30 pm (except the last Sat of every month)

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere
12, Haralal Das Street, Kol – 700014
Tel: 91-33-22462840 , 33-22462840/3
Email: carewb@giascl01.vsnl.net.in
Website: https://www.careindia.org
Contact: Nirmala Gupta
Purpose: Health, Women’s issues

Lutheran World Service (India)
Lutheran World Service (India), 84 Dr. Suresh Sarkar Road, Kol- 700014
Tel: 91-33-22849730 , 33-22443062
Email: lwsi@vsnl.com
Contact: Mr. Howard Jost
Purpose: Agriculture, Child welfare, Disability, Disadvantaged communities, Disaster management, Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Forestry, Health, Human Rights, Micro-enterprises, Poverty, Rural Development, Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Training, Tribal issues, Urban Development, Water, Women’s issues

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West Kolkata: Women with Addiction / Mental Health Issues

Right Track
10/5, Meher Ali Mandal Street, Mominpur, Kol-700 027
Services Offered: De-addiction and Rehabilitation Support by linkages to other networks
Contact Number: 2448 5597 / 6097
Email: righttrack@rediffmail.com /
righttrack.kolkata@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

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South Kolkata: Women with Addiction / Mental Health Issues

Advanced Neuropsychiatry Institute
Vill: Kalua, P.O. Joka, Thakurpukur Police Station, Kol-700 034
Services Offered: Counselling • Psychotherapy for de-addiction and mental problems • Rehabilitation Homes • Skill Training Contact Number: 2438 0160 / 3248 8900
Work Hours: Mon to Sun, 9 am to 6 pm

Ahaan
P-68 Lake Road, 1st Floor Kol-700 029
Services Offered: Counselling • Psychometry and Psychoanalysis • Psychiatric Treatment
Contact Number: 2465 1683
Work Hours: By prior appointment

Alcoholics Anonymous M
10-A, Nandan Road, Bhawanipur, Kol-700 025
Services Offered: Support for De-addiction
Contact Number: 2419 1174
Email: aakolkata_ig03@rediffmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 2 pm to 6 pm

Antara
P.O. Dakshin Gobindapur, Kol- 700 145
Services Offered: Psychiatric Treatment • Rehabilitation Homes • Life Skill Training • Psychiatric Care Giver’s Training • Nurse’s Training
Contact Number: 2437 8484 / 0593 / 0439
Email: antara1971@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 9 am to 5 pm

Boul Mon
34, Central Road, Jadavpur, Kol-700 032
Services Offered: Psychological Counselling • De-addiction Support • Rehabilitation Homes • Outdoor Department
Contact Number: 2412 4629 / 2412 0713
Work Hours: Mon to Sun, 9.30 am to 7.30 pm

IPER
P-39/1 Prince Anwar Shah Road, CIT Scheme 114A, Kol-700 045
Services Offered: Counselling • Psychometric Assessment • Mother & Child Healthcare Services • Vocational Training
Contact Number: 2417 6991 / 2409 0003
Email: iperdc@gmail.com /
ipernew@vsnl.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 5 pm / Sat, 10 am to 2 pm

Ishwar Sankalpa
138 S.P. Mukherjee Road, Kol-700 026
Services Offered: Rehabilitation Centre • Night Shelter (women in distress) • Community Based Treatment
Contact Number: 2419 7451/ 52
Email: sarbani65@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm

Lifeline>
By appointment only
Services Offered: Helpline for emotional support and non-judgmental listening in cases of depression, distress and suicidal tendencies
Contact Number: Helpline: 2463 7401 / 7432
Email: reach@lifelinekolkata.org
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Paripurnata
1912, Panchasayar Road, Kol-700 094
Services Offered: Counselling • Behavioural Therapy •Halfway Homes • Skill Training
Contact Number: 2432 9339 / 6417 0302
Email: ppurnata@vsnl.net /
ppurnata@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 5 pm

Pavlov Medical Research Centre
98 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kol-700 007
Services Offered: Counselling • Psychiatric Treatment • Outdoor Clinics • Skill Training
Contact Number: 2241 2935
Email: rl4@rediffmail.com
/ pav.manab@yahoo.co.in
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 12 pm to 7 pm/Sun, 9 am to 2 pm

Samikshani
37, Southend Park, Kol-700 029
Services Offered: Counselling • Psychometry • Psychotherapy • Skill Training
Contact Number: 2466 3504
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 2 pm & 5 pm to 8 pm

Sane and Enthusiast Volunteer’s Association of Calcutta (SEVAC)
135A, Vivekananda Sarani, Thakurpukur, (Pora Aswathhotala) Kol-700 063
Services Offered: Counselling • Psychometry • Psychotherapy • Halfway Rehabilitation Homes • Day care Centre • Vocational Training • Daily Life Skill Training • Psychosocial Training
Contact Number: 2497 0947 / 2497 1890
Email: sevac@cal2.vsnl.net.in / sevacindia@yahoo.co.in
Work Hours: Wed and Sat, 4 pm onwards

Sir Syed Group of Schools
71/1C, Diamond Harbour Road, Kidderpore, Kol-700 023
Services Offered: De-addiction Support
Contact Number: 2449 5753 / 3922
EMAIL: taleemat@cal2.bsnl.in
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Turning Point
46, Jadavpur Central Road, Kol-700 032
Services Offered: Counselling • Therapy • Day Care Centre • Post-Treatment Income Generation Support • Skill Training
Contact Number: 2412 3660 / 2407 1753
Email: ishitasanyal@hotmail.com / bubli40@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, 10.30am to 3.30pm / Sat, 10 am to 5 pm

West Bengal Gandhi Peace Foundation
West Bengal Gandhi Peace Foundation, C/O Sarvodaya Karyalaya, Kol – 700007
Tel: 91-33-22413912
Contact: Gopal Das Mukherjee
Purpose: Development(General), Disadvantaged communities, Women’s issues

Mayurbhanj Joint Citizen Centre
39 Mominpore Road, Khidderpore, Kol- 700 023
Tel: 91-33-24495446
Email: mjcc01@usa.com
Contact: Mr Rabiul Ahmed
Purpose: Child welfare, Disadvantaged communities, Education, Environment, Health, Labour, Minorities, Rural Development, Training, Tribal issues, Women’s issues

Sane & Enthusiast Volunteers Association of Kolkata
135 A, Vivekananda Sarani, Podaaswathatala, Thakurpukur, Kol- 700 063
Tel: 91 33 24970947
Email:
sevac@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Contact: Dr Tapas Kumar Ray
Purpose: Aged, Disability, Health, Human Rights, Training, Women’s issues

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Central Kolkata: Senior Women/ Old Age Homes

Godhuli
74B,A.J.C Bose Road, Kol-700 016, Shrachi Centre
Services Offered: Premier Old Age Home
Contact Number: 2217 7475
Email: debobanibasu@godhuli.net
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 7 pm

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South Kolkata: Senior Women/ Old Age Homes

Alzheimer’s and related Disorders Society of India
15/3C Naskarpara Lane, Kol-700 031
Services Offered: Memory Screening • Dementia Day Care • Dementia Carer Training • Care Counselling Services
Contact Number: 2405 4959
Email: ardsikolkata@yahoo.co.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm

Ananda Ashram
26, S.R.Das Road, 2nd Floor, Kol-700 026
Services Offered: Home for the Aged
Contact Number: 93310 03123 / 99033 86252
Email: navoday_anandaashram@yahoo.co.in
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 4 pm

Dignity Foundation
20-L Dhakuria Station Road, Kol-700 031
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • 24×7 Helpline • Healthcare Support • Companion Support • Dementia Support
Contact Number: 2418 7937 / 3069 0999
24×7 Helpline: 3069 0999 / 0990
Email: kolkatadignity@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm

Helpage
4, Paramhamsadeb Road, Kol-700 027
Services Offered: Old Age Home • Counselling • Legal Support • 24×7 Elder’s Helpline
Contact Number: 2448 8078 Helpline: 1800-345-1253
Email: kalyan.ashram@helpageindia.org
pooja.basu@helpageindia.org
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 5 pm

Pronam Helpline- Joint Initiative of the Kolkata Police and The Bengal, an NGO
38/1, Beltala Road, Ballygunge Police Station, Kol-700 019
Services Offered: Emergency Helpline • Security • Ambulance
Contact Number: 24 Hour helpline: 98300 88884 / 2419 0740 WORK HOURS: 24×7

Vivek Chetana
2/3A, Keyatala Road, Kol-700 029
Services Offered: Special Support Groups
Contact Number: 2464 4114/ 6450 2825
Email: vive_411418@bsnl.in
Work Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, 11 am to 4.30 pm

All Bengal Women’s Union
89, Elliot Road. Kol-700 017
Services Offered: Old Age Home
Contact Number: 2229 3292 / 0007 / 1763
Email: Abwu@Cal2.Bsnl.In
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 Am to 5 Pm

Association For Social Health In India (ASHI)
9, Ashoke Avenue, Kol-700 047
Services Offered: Old Age Home
Contact Number: 2471 1599
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 11 Am to 5 Pm

Astarag
P-92, Helen Keller Sarani. Kol-700 023
Services Offered: Old Age Home
Contact Number: 2401 8023
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 11 am & 4 pm to 6 pm

Calcutta Port Trust Officers’ Wives’ Association
P-92, Helen Keller Sarani, Kol-700 053
Services Offered: Old Age Home
Contact Number: 2478 8023 / 2401 8023 / 2401 1577
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10.30 am to 5 pm

Little Sister of the poor
2, A.J.C. Bose Road. Kol-700 020
Services Offered: Old Age Home
Contact Number: 2282 5552 / 2595
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 9 Am to 6 Pm
Mahila Seva Samity
8, Government Place, Kol-700 001
Services Offered: Old Age Home
Contact Number: 2248 3005 / 2243 4792
Email: mss-ind62@bsnl.in
/ yasmeen_sengupta@rediffmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 5 pm

Nabadiganta
29, Banerjeepara Road, Sarsuna, Kol-700 061
Services Offered: Old Age Home
Contact Number: 2493 9393 / 94333 00741
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 5 pm<

Nava Nir
272, N.S.C. Bose Road, Tollygunge, Kol-700 040
Services Offered: Old Age Home
Contact Number: 2471 2653 / 2479 6078
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 12 pm & 6 pm to 8 pm

St. Katherine’s Home
68, Diamond Harbour Road, Khidderpore, Kol-700 02
3 Services Offered: Old Age Home • Food and Healthcare
Contact Number: 2449 5372
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 9 am to 11 am & 4 pm to 6 pm

Economic Rural Development Society
6, Kiron Sankar Roy Road, Ground Floor, Kol – 700001
Tel: 91-33-22486888
Email: erds@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Website: https://www.indev.nic.in/erds
Contact: Madhu Basu
Purpose: Child welfare, Development(General), Disadvantaged communities, Education, Health, Human Rights, Population, Poverty, Sanitation, Women’s issues

Milli Mission of Bengal
7/1, Jannagar Road, First Floor, Kol – 700017
Tel: 91-33-22842742
Email: mmbanisur_r@yahoo.com
Contact: Anisur Rahaman
Purpose: Child welfare, Development(General), Education, Environment, Forestry, Health, Sanitation, Science and Technology, Training, Water, Women’s issues

Centre for Communication and Cultural Action
49E Palm Avenue, Kol – 700 019
Tel: 91-33-22405290
Email: sarker@cal.vsnl.net.in
Contact: Mr Sanjib Sarkar
Purpose: Art and culture, Disadvantaged communities, Education, Employment, Training, Women’s issues

Vivekananda Education Society
13/3, Kalicharan Dutta Road, Kol- 700 061
Tel: 91-33-24680365 , 33-24680364
Email: chandra@cal.vsnl.net.in
Website: https://www.vescal.org
Contact: Chandan Gopal Chandra
Purpose: Development(General), Education, Environment, Health, Training, Women’s issues

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ORGANISATIONS FOR CHILDREN

Childline
Issues Addressed: Children in need of care and protection
Contact Number: 1098
Work Hours: 24×7 Helpline

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North Kolkata: Organisations For Children

Jana Siksha Prochar Kendra (JPK)
57B College Street, Kol-700 073
Branch Office- 31B Bhawani Dutta Lane, Kol-700 073
Issues Addressed: Development of street children and children from red light area
Services Offered: Night Shelter (Nightcare Services, Nutrition) • Healthcare Services • Schools • Coaching Centres • Games, Sports & Cultural Development
Contact Number: 2241 3324 / 2257 1408
Email Id: rpm@vsnl.net
/ jpk.kolkata@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm

Janasiksha Prochar Kendra
57B, College Street, Kol- 700 073
Tel: 91 33 22413324 , 33 22197588
Email: rpm@vsnl.net
Contact: Mr Asim Mukherjee
Purpose: Aged, Child welfare, Disadvantaged communities, Education, Health, Training, Women’s issues

Offer
B. T. Road, Dunlop Bridge, Kol-700 108
Issues Addressed: Development of destitute and underprivileged children
Services Offered: Counselling • Shelter Homes • Night Shelter • Healthcare & Nutrition • Open Schooling • Tutorials
Contact Number: 2578 0810 / 8011
Email: offerindia@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 5 pm

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Central Kolkata: Organisations For Children

All Bengal Women’s Union
89, Elliot Road. Kol-700 017
Issues Addressed: Empowerment of destitute and abandoned children, orphans
Services Offered: Counselling • Shelter • Crèche Facilities • Vocational Training • Income Generation Support • Primary School • Non-formal Education • Sponsorship of Orphans
Contact Number: 2229 3292 / 0007 / 1763
Email: abwu@cal2.bsnl.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 5 pm

Calcutta Samaritans (Emmanuel Ministries)
48, Ripon Street, Kol-700 016
Issues Addressed: Rehabilitation & re-integration of children of commercial sex workers and HIV/AIDS victims, children at risk, abandoned street children
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • Shelter Home • Drop-in-Centre • Crèche Facilities • Vocational Training • Income Generation Support • Healthcare Support • Schools
Contact Number: 2229 5920 / 9731
Email: emcal@vsnl.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 8 am to 1 pm

Cathedral Relief Services
St Paul’s Cathedral Road, Kol-700 071
Issues Addressed: All round development of children
Services Offered: Counselling • Schools • Non-formal Education • Higher Studies Sponsorship

Contact Number: 2223 7947 / 3292
Email: crsspc@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm (except holidays and festivals)

Child in Need Institute (CINI)
63 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Kol-700 016
Issues Addressed: Child labour, street children, sex worker’s children, children needing protection
Services Offered: Emergency Helpline • Short Stay Homes • Half Way Homes • Night Shelter • Healthcare & Nutrition • Education
Contact Number: CINI ASHA: 4005 8999 / 8920;
CINI YUVA: 2461 1463 /2460 1395;
Teenline: 2461 1463 AIDS Hotline: 1097
Email:ciniasha@vsnl.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 9 am to 5 pm

The Refuge
125A, B. B. Ganguly Street, Kol-700 012
Issues Addressed: Shelter of orphans, destitute children
Services Offered: Shelter Home • Vocational Training
Contact Number: 2226 0909
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 5 pm

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East Kolkata: Organisations For Children

Jana Siksha Prochar Kendra (JPK)
CK6, Sec II, Salt lake City, Kol- 700 091
Issues Addressed: Development of street children and children from red light area
Services Offered: Night Shelter (Nightcare Services, Nutrition) • Healthcare Services • Schools • Coaching Centres • Games, Sports & Cultural Development
Contact Number: 2241 3324 / 2257 1408
Email id: rpm@vsnl.net/
jpk.kolkata@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm

Prantik Janabikash Society
EC 163, Salt Lake City, Kol-700 064
Issues Addressed: Child labour, empowerment of slum and street children
Services Offered: Vocational Training • Income Generation Support • Healthcare & Nutrition • Pre-primary Non-formal Education • Emergency Relief Work
Contact Number: 2334 9158
Email:pjvscal1987@gmail.com
/ pjvscal@vsnl.net
Work Hours: Office: Mon to Fri, 11 am to 6 pm;
Field IPSC: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 4 pm

Seva Kendra Calcutta
52B, Radhanath Choudhury Lane, Kol-700 015
Issues Addressed: Anti-trafficking, child welfare Services Offered: Legal Support • Vocational Training • Healthcare Services • Emergency Relief Work
Contact Number: 2329 0381/ 5400 / 4905
Email:sk.calcutta@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

Tomorrows Foundation
417, Hossenpur, KMC Ward No. 108. Kol-700 107 (near Ruby General Hospital)
Issues Addressed: All-round development of children
Services Offered: Counselling • Rehabilitation Homes • Vocational Training • Healthcare Services • Educational Support
Contact Number: 2443 1520 / 3296 2393
Email: tf@tomorrowsfoundation.org
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm

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West Kolkata: Organisations for Children

Nabadiganta
29, Banerjeepara Road, Kol-700 061
Issues Addressed: Support for destitutes, orphans, underprivileged children
Services Offered: Orphanage for boys • Short Stay Homes • Primary Educational Services • Vocational Training
Contact Number: 2493 9393
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 5 pm

Right Track
10/5, Meher Ali Mandal Street, Mominpur, Kol-700 027
Issues Addressed: Support for child domestic workers, children of domestic workers, underprivileged children
Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • Drop-in Centre • Vocational Training • Healthcare Centres • Coaching Centres • Bridge Courses
Contact Number: 2448 5597 / 6097
Email: righttrack@rediffmail.com / righttrack.kolkata@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Institute of Social Work
29 B Chetla Central Road, Kol – 700027l
Tel: 91-33-24796607
Contact: Nupur Sanyal
Purpose: Women’s issues

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South Kolkata: Organisations for Children

Calcutta Social Project (CSP)
172/3, Rashbehari Avenue, Kol-700 029
Issues Addressed: Empowerment of non-delinquent, neglected children below poverty line
Services Offered: Shelter Home • Day Care & Crèche Facilities • Vocational Training • Primary Healthcare Services & Advanced Medical Support • Primary School • Non-formal Education
Contact Number: 2465 8503 / 6529 7498
Email:
ngo_csp1972@yahoo.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 6 pm

Diksha
7/3 K.P. Roy Lane, Dhakuria, Kol-700 031
Issues Addressed: Development of children of sex workers, adolescent youth group of red light areas Services Offered: Counselling • Vocational Training • Healthcare Support • Financial Support
Contact Number: 6522 1737 / 98311 04051 / 98302 48114
Email:
diksha_kolkata@yahoo.co.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9 am to 5 pm

Hope Kolkata Foundation
39, Panditya Place, Kol-700 029
Issues Addressed: Rehabilitation of abandoned street children, victims of family violence, substance abuse Services Offered: Counselling • Shelter • Rehabilitation Home • Day Care Centre • Vocational Training • Life Skill Training • Children’s Hospital • Education
Contact Number: 2474 2904 / 2454 2007
Email:
info@hopechild.org /
geeta1603@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 9.30 am to 6 pm

Jabala Action Research Organisation
221/6B, Rash Behari Avenue, Kol-700 019
Issues Addressed: Development of children of sex workers, adolescents, trafficked children and violence survivors Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • Shelter • Drop-in Centre • Vocational Training & Income Generation Support • Pre-primary Preparatory Classes • Non-Formal Education • Coaching Support
Contact Number: 2460 2229 / 6522 8569 / 8555
Email: jabala@vsnl.net /
jabalaactionreseach@yahoo.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Keertika
L/C1 ODRC Housing Estate, (near Behala Ajanta Cinema), Kol-700 038
Issues Addressed: Development of trafficked children
Services Offered: Short Stay Homes • Capacity Building • Non-Formal Literacy Classes
Contact Number: 2478 5617 / 6456 5433
Email: keertikawithu@gmail.com / keertikakolkata@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 5 pm

Lake Gardens Women & Children Development Centre
648, Lake Gardens, (near Post Office), Kol-700 045

Issues Addressed: Child labour and rights, domestic violence, trafficking, early marriage
Services Offered: Counselling • Vocational Training • Micro Credit/Income Generation Support • Education
Contact Number: 2417 1340
Email: lgwcdc@hotmail.com
/ lakegardenswcdc@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6.30 pm / Sat, 11 am to 4 pm

Nari Seva Sangha
1/1/2A Gariahat Road (South), Jodhpur Park, Kol-700 068 Issues Addressed: Care of underprivileged children Services Offered: Shelter Home • Primary School • Healthcare & Nutrition
Contact Number: 2473 3978
Email: narisevasangha@vsnl.net
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 11 am to 4 pm (except the last Sat of every month)

Praajak
468A, Block K, New Alipore Road, Kol-700 053
Issues Addressed: Rehabilitation and reintegration of sexually marginalized children, delinquent children, victims of violence and abuse, destitutes, migrant children, railway platform children
Services Offered: Railway Children Protection • Capacity Building • Sporting Activities • Family Reunification
Contact Number: 2400 0455 / 3254 1995
Email: contact@praajak.org /
praajak.kol@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm

Sanlaap
38B, Mahanirban Road, Kol-700 029
Issues Addressed: Development of rescued minor girls, girl children of women in prostitution, vulnerable girl child
Services Offered: Counselling • Shelter • Drop-in-Centre • Vocational Training • Healthcare • Education Support
Contact Number: 2702 1287 / 1113 / 2464 9596 / 2465 3429
Email: sanlaap@vsnl.net /
hq@sanlaapindia.org
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm

Society for Indian Children’s Welfare
22, Col. Biswas Road, Kol-700 019
Issues Addressed: Care of abandoned children
Services Offered: Adoption Shelter Home • Vocational Training Contact Number: 2280 7176 / 2287 7110
Email:
sicwind@gmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 10 am to 6 pm

Socio Legal Aid Research & Training Centre (SLARTC)
P-112, Lake Terrace, Kol-700 029
Issues Addressed: Child labour, trafficking and sexual exploitation, welfare of street and working children
Services Offered: Healthcare • Education • Recreation and Cultural Activities • “Support a Child” Sponsorship
Contact Number: 2464 6098 / 5430 / 2466 5659
Email: slartc@cal.vsnl.net.in
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 5 pm

Vivek Chetna
2/3A, Keyatala Road, Kol-700 029
Issues Addressed: Development of underprivileged slum children
Services Offered: Healthcare • Education Support
Contact Number: 2464 4114 / 6450 2825
Email: vive_411418@bsnl.in
Work Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, 11 am to 4.30 pm

Women’s Interlink Foundation
2A Ballygunge Place (East), Kol-700 019
Issues Addressed: Education, trafficking, health & hygiene, street, slum and red light area children, violence survivors, orphans Services Offered: Counselling • Legal Support • Shelter Home • Drop-in Centre • Day Care Centre • Vocational Training • Healthcare Support • Education • Emergency Relief Work
Contact Number: 2460 5508 / 0765
Email: wif@vsnl.com / wilink@vsnl.net
Work Hours: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 6 pm / Sat, 10 am to 3 pm

Socio Legal Aid Research & Training Centre
P-112, Lake Terrace, Kol – 700 029
Tel: 91-33-24646098 , 33-24665659
Email: slartc@cal.vsnl.net.in
Contact: Manabendra Mandal
Purpose: Aged, Child welfare, Disability, Education, Employment, Grants/Aids, Health, Human Rights, Law, Population, Poverty, Women’s issues

Karma Kutir
Add: P-8 Gariahat Road, Kol- 700 029
Tel: 91 33 24640176
Contact: Anuradha Chanda
Purpose: Training, Women’s issues

Sachetna
Add: 31, Mahairban Road, Kol – 700 029
Tel: 91-33-24634485
Email: chetana@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Contact: Mrs Joyanti Sen
Purpose: Information and Communications Technology, Women’s issues

Sahamarmi
Add: Block-D, Flat-12, 98 Karaya Road. Kol- 700019
Tel: 91-33-22403994
Contact: Rama Mukherjee
Purpose: Disability, Health, Training, Women’s issues

Bankura

Counselling

Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust (West Bengal Branch)
C/o Gandhi Vichar Parishad, Schooldanga, P.O. & Dist. : Bankura 722 101
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Government holidays – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre: • Beliatore Branch: Arup Karmakar, Vill. & P.O. : Beliatore, Bankura 722 203 • Bankura Branch: Sailen Pal, Patpur, Bankura 722 101
Types of Cases Addressed: Family violence marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings: Flexible
Nature of Assistance: Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer

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Shelter: Short Stay Homes

Prabuddha Bharati Shishu Tirtha
Gopalganj, P.O.: Bishnupur, Bankura 722 122 & (03244) 53867
Address: Mayrapukur, P.O. : Bishnupur, Bankura 722 122 Capacity : 35
Criteria: Women facing family violence or disputes destitute women Women in the age group of 18 to 36, Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay: Upto 3 years
With/Without Children: Children upto the age of 6 are allowed to stay
Legal Counselling/Aid: Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes: Vocational training

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Bankura State Welfare Home
Gobindanagar, P.O.: Kenduadihi, Block Bankura 1, Bankura 722 102 & (03242) 53530
Capacity: 150
Criteria: Orphans Girls, in the age group of 8 to 18
Duration of Stay: Till 18 years of age
Programmes: Vocational training Education

Padmaja Naidu Arogyabas
Nabajibanpur, P.O.: Junbedia, Block: Bankura 2, Bankura 721 155 & (03242) 53882 / 50487
Capacity: 125
Criteria: Orphans Girls, in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay: Till 18 years of age
Programmes: Vocational training

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Bankura Sammilani Blind School
P-281/1, Lokpur, P.O. & Dist.: Bankura 722 102 & (03242) 52382
Capacity: 30
Criteria: Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay: Upto School leaving
Facility for Treatment: Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes: Vocational training Education

Desired
Thanagora, P.O.: Bishnupur, Bankura 722 122 & (03244) 52974
Capacity: 51
Criteria: Deaf / mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay: Upto School leaving
Facility for Treatment: Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes: Vocational training, physical training Education

Jyoti Memorial Society for Handicapped
Nutanchoti, P.O.: Kenduadihi, Bankura 722 102 & (03242) 59622
Capacity: 30
Criteria: Deaf / mentally handicapped girls, above 6 years
Duration of Stay: Till 18 years of age
Facility for Treatment: Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes: Vocational training Education

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Shelter: Special Shelters

Padmaja Naidu Arogyabas
Nabojibanpur, P.O.: Junbedia, Bankura 722 155 & (03242) 53882 / 50487
Type of Shelter: Home for recovered leprosy patients, unable to work
Capacity: 80
Criteria: Recovered leprosy patients, unable to work
Duration of Stay: Flexible

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Womens Issues

My Dear Trees and Wilds
Add: My Dear Trees and Wilds, Project Office- Paribar Parikalpana Sahayak Kendra
Bishnupur, Dist. Bankura – 722122, West Bengal
Contact: Bhairab Gangopadhyay
Purpose: Child welfare, Environment, Health, Media, Population, Women’s issues

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Public Grievance Cell

Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building
P.O. & Dist. : Bankura 722 101 & DM : (03242) 50304 DSWO Office (03242) 54803

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District Legal Services Authority

District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts:
District Court Bankura Sadar
P.O. & Dist. : Bankura 722 101 Bishnupur
& (03242) 50315 Kharla

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Police: Important Phone Numbers

Superintendent of Police (SP) (953242) 50305
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Administration
. Bankura Sadar (03242) 50554
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Bishnupur (953244) 52095
. Khatra (953243) 55289
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Bankura Sadar (953242) 50724
. Bishnupur (953244) 52009
. Gangajalghati (953241) 75281
. Khatra (953243) 55231
. Sonamukhi (953244) 75446

Barddhaman

Counselling

Bharatmata Sangha
Jahuripatti Rajbari, Barddhaman 713 101 & (0342) 560 516
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families Women residing in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday – 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. except holidays

South Shrirampur Shishu O Mahila Kalyan Kendra
Dakshin Srirampur, P.O.: Srirampur, Block: Purbasthali 1, Barddhaman 741 316 & (03472) 42204
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Saturday

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre: • Durgapur Branch: Dilip Dasgupta, 139, J. C. Bose Avenue, Durgapur, Barddhaman 713 205 • Katwa Branch: Subroto Chowdhury, Katwa Stadium Abasan, M. I. G-8, Katwa, Barddhaman 713 130
Types of Cases Addressed: Family violence marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings: Flexible
Nature of Assistance: Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer

South Srirampur Shishu-O-Mahila Kalyan Kendra
Dakshin Srirampur, P.O. : Srirampur, Block : Purbasthali 1, Barddhaman 741 316 & (03472) 42204
Types of Cases Addressed: Family violence marital problems Violence at the workplace
Days / Timings : Saturday – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counselling Assistance of lawyer

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Shelter: Short Stay Homes

Association for Social Health in India (ASHI)
West Bengal Branch, (Head Office) 9, Ashoke Avenue, Kolkata 700 047 & (033) 471 1599
Name of the Home : . Nivedita Bhavan . Sarada Sadan
Address : Kalanabagram Shiksha Niketan, P.O. : Kala-nabagram, Block : Memari, Barddhaman 713 124
Phone Number: (0342) 586 110
Capacity: Centre 1: 30
Centre 2: 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women Women in the age group of 18 to 36 Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay: Upto 3 years
With/Without Children: Centre 2: Children upto the age of 4 are allowed to stay
Programmes: Vocational training

Institute for Motivating Self Employment (IMSE)
(Head Office) 244, Jodhpur Park, Kolkata 700 068 & (033) 473 2740
Name of the Home: Pitri Alay Short Stay Home
Address: C/o IMSE, Malancha Krishnakunja, P.O.: Singi, Block : Katwa 2, Barddhaman 713 514
Phone Number: (03453) 45448
Capacity: 30
Criteria: Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36 Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay: Upto 3 years
With/Without Children: Arrangements are made for children to stay in separate home
Legal Counselling/Aid: Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes: Vocational training

Missionaries of Charity
(Head Office) 54/A, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata 700 016 & (033) 249 7115
Name of the Home: Nirmal Hriday
Address: Mother Teresa Ashram, Sector 2C, Bidhannagar, P.O. : Durgapur, Barddhaman
Phone Number: (0343) 535 140
Capacity: 44
Criteria: Women facing family violence or disputes destitute women Women, 18 years and above
Duration of Stay: Flexible
With/Without Children: Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Programmes: Vocational training

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Working Women’s Hostel

Asansol Municipal Corporation
S. B. Garai Road, Sukanta Maidan, P.O. : Asansol, Barddhaman 713 301 & (0341) 202 219 / 209 476
Name of the Hostel : Asansol Municipal Corporation Working Women.s Hostel
Address : Same
Capacity : 38
Criteria : Women with monthly income less than Rs. 3000
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Monthly lodging charge Rs. 125, boarding charges extra
How to Apply : Apply to the Mayor of the Municipality with necessary documents

Barddhaman Municipality
G. T. Road, P.O. : Barddhaman, Barddhaman 713 101 & (0342) 562 777
Name of the Hostel : Barddhaman Municipality Working Women.s Hostel
Address : Same
Capacity : 38
Criteria : Working women
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Deposit Rs. 400, Rs. 200 refundable
Monthly lodging and boarding charge Rs. 600
How to Apply : Apply to the Mayor of the Municipality with necessary documents

Durgapur Municipal Corporation Nandalal Bithi, City Centre, P.O. : Durgapur, Barddhaman 713 216 & (0343) 545842, 546107, 546994
Name of the Hostel : Sister Nivedita Working Women.s Hostel
Address : Same
Capacity : 108
Criteria : Working women
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Deposit Rs. 300, refundable when one leaves the hostel
Monthly lodging charge Rs. 250, boarding charges extra
How to Apply : Apply to the Mayor of the Municipality with necessary documents

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Homes for the Orphans

Bolpur Sri Sri Bholananda Manab Bikash Utsha
Vill. & P.O. : Bolpur, Barddhaman 713 101
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Orphans
Abandoned girls
Duration of Stay : Till 14 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home

Pannamoyee Shishu Niketan
C/o Barddhaman Zila Samaj Kalyan Samity
Bamchandipur, P.O. : Jotran, Block : Borshul, Barddhaman 713 101 & (0342) 342 352
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Orphans Abandoned girls Girls, in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with .
Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth Certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

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Old Age Homes

Society for Mental Health Care
Vill. & P.O. : Khajurdihi, Block : Katwa 1, Barddhaman 713 518 & (03453) 55262, 55971
Name of the Home : Shantir Nir
Address : Same
Capacity : 100 (50 . Female, 50 . Male)
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Treatment by the doctor of the home
Expenses for treatment to be borne by the organisation
Fees : Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs.3500
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

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Homes for Handicapped Women

Baidyapur Bikash Bharati Pratibandhi Kalyan Kendra
Vill. & P.O. : Baidyapur, Barddhaman
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 20
Criteria : Handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Barddhaman Blind Academy
Sukantapalli, P.O. : Baranilpur, Barddhaman 713 103 & (0342) 540416
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 43
Criteria : Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Cheshire Home
Rambon, P.O. : Burnpur, Barddhaman & (0341) 231339
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 35
Criteria : Handicapped girls and boys in the age group of 7 to 12
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate

Dr. Sailendra Mukherjee Muk-O-Badhir Vidyalaya
Chandni More, G. T. Road (East), P.O. : Jotran, Barddhaman 713 101 & (0342) 540451
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Deaf / dumb girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving<
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

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Services for Mental Illness

Society for Mental Health Care
Vill. & P.O. : Khajurdihi, P.O. : Katwa, Barddhaman 713 518 & (03453) 55 262
Outdoor Clinic :
Address : Same
Days / Timings : Thursday . 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Sunday of the month . 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fees : Expenses for treatment . Rs. 25
How to Apply : Direct visit to the clinic
Hospital :
Address : Same
Number of Beds : 350
Criteria : Women and men of any age group suffering from mental illness
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation
Shelter :
Address : Ananda Niketan, Vill. & P.O. : Khajurdihi, P.O. : Katwa, Barddhaman 713 518
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Women and men of any age group suffering from mental illness
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility of Treatment : Treatment facility available
Fees : Free lodging and boarding, expenses for treatment to be borne by the inmates
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation for treatment and admission to home, if required

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Public Grievance Cell

Barddhaman
Office of the District Magistrate P.O. & Dist. : Barddhaman 713 101
& DM: (0342) 562428 DSWO (03242) 562408-12
District Legal Services Authority
District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts:
District Court Asansol
P.O. & Dist.: Barddhaman 713 101 Barddhaman Sadar
& (0342) 563393 Durgapur
Kalna
Katwa
Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Nivedita Women Cell
Barddhaman Police Station P.O. & Dist. : Barddhaman & (0342) 564466
Officer in Charge
Nivedita Women Cell
Asansol South Police Station
P.O. : Asansol, Barddhaman & (0341) 202225
Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (95342) 562495
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Head Quarter
. Asansol Sadar (0341) 252408
. Barddhaman Sadar (0342) 563402
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Durgapur (95343) 564067
. Kalna (953454) 55086
. Katwa (953453) 55020
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Asansol (95341) 204430
. Barddhaman Sadar (A) (0342) 562972
. Barddhaman Sadar (B) (0342) 562973
. Chittaranjan (95341) 528531
. Durgapur (A) (95343) 564745
. Durgapur (B) (95343) 555094
. Hirapur (95341) 231239
. Kalna (954354) 55140
. Katwa (953453) 55079
. Raniganj (95341) 444254

Birbhum

Counselling

Action for Socio-economic Upliftment of Rural Environment (ASURE)
Andrews Palli, P.O. : Santiniketan, Birbhum 731 235 & (03463) 53028
Counselling Centre : Beside Dangalpara Postal Colony, Suri
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Women residing in this subdivision
Issues Addressed : Family violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Elmhirst Institute of Community Studies (EICS)
Andrews Palli, ‘Nababithika’, P.O. : Santiniketan, Block : Bolpur, Birbhum 731 235 & (03463) 52895 / 55046
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10.30 a..m. to 1 p.m.

Organisation for Protection of Environment and Consumers (OPEC)
‘Arko Villa’, Bhattacharjee Para, P.O. : Suri, Block : Suri 1, Birbhum 731 101 & (03462) 56373
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday and holidays – 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Paschimbanga Janakalyan Parishad
Employment Exchange Building, State Highway P.O. Rampurhat, Birbhum 731 224 & (03461) 55343
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre : Bolpur Branch : Kalishankar Chattopadhyay 107, Purbapalli, Santiniketan, Birbhum 731 235
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Flexible
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to the nearest legal aid centre

Organisation for Protection of Environment & Consumers (OPEC)
‘Arko Villa’, Bhattacharjee Para, P.O. : Suri, Block : Suri 1, Birbhum 731 101 & (03462) 56373
Legal Aid Centre : Same Address
Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday and holidays – 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Nature of Assistance : Legal counselling Referral services
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

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Shelter: Short Stay Homes

Association for Social Health in India (ASHI)
West Bengal Branch, (Head Office) 9, Ashoke Avenue, Kolkata 700 047 & (033) 471 1599
Name of the Home : Pushparag Niketan
Address : Dumka Road, P.O. : Nischintopur Block : Rampurhat 1, Birbhum 731 224
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36 Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years<
With/Without Children : Children not allowed Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

Elmhirst Institute of Community Studies (EICS)
Andrews Palli, P.O. : Santiniketan, Block : Bolpur-Sriniketan, Birbhum 731 235 & (03463) 55046 / 52895
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 40
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36 Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children upto the age of 7 are allowed to stay
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Joyprakash Institute of Social Change
(Head Office) DD Block, 18/4/1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700 064 & (033) 337 6695
Name of the Home : Asha
Address : Dangalpara, P.O. : Suri, Block : Suri 1, Birbhum 731 101
Phone Number : (03461) 56592
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36<
Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

Sri Aurobindo Anusilan Society
R. T. Balika Vidyalaya Road, P.O. & Block : Suri, Birbhum 731 101 & (03462) 55613
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children upto the age of 7 are allowed to stay with their mother
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

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Working Women’s Hostel

Elmhirst Institute of Community Studies (EICS)
Andrews Palli, P.O. : Santiniketan, Block : Bolpur-Sriniketan, Birbhum 731 235 & (03463) 52895 / 55046
Name of the Hostel : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 56
Criteria : Working women
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Fees : Monthly lodging charge :
Single room . 10% of income
Double room . 7% of income
Dormitory. 5% of income Boarding charges extra How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary documents

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Homes for Handicapped Women

Suri Deaf and Dumb School
Samanta Bazar, P.O. : Suri, Birbhum 731 101 & (03462) 55210
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 60
Criteria : Deaf / dumb girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply: Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Public Grievance Cell
Birbhum
Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building
P.O.: Suri, Birbhum 731 101 & DM : (03462) 55222 DSWO (03462) 55038
District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts
District Court Bolpur
P.O.: Suri, Birbhum 731 101 Rampurhat
& (03462) 55230 Suri Sadar
Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell, Suri Police Station
P.O. : Suri, Birbhum & (03462) 55578
Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (953462) 55353
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Head Quarter
. Suri Sadar (03462) 55762
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Bolpur (953463) 54424
. Rampurhat (03461) 55908
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Bolpur (953463) 52266
. Rampurhat (03461) 55130
. Suri Sadar (953463) 55587

DAKSHIN DINAJPUR

Counselling

Agrani Mahila Samabay Samity
Chakbhabani, P.O. & Block : Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur 733 101
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

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Legal Aid

Agrani Mahila Samabay Samity
Chakbhabani, P.O. & Block : Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur 733 101
Legal Aid Centre: Same Address
Types of Cases Addressed: Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings: Monday to Friday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nature of Assistance: Legal counselling
How to Apply: Apply to the organisation

Samsia Rural Health and Economic Development Society
Samsia, P.O. : Nahit, Block : Kushmandi, Dakshin Dinajpur 733 132 (03524) 63278
Legal Aid Centre: Same Address
Types of Cases Addressed: Marital problems
Property related disputes
Days / Timings: Flexible
Nature of Assistance: Legal counselling
How to Apply: Apply to the organisation

Tapan Karmodyog Sanstha
Vill. & P.O. : Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur 733 127 (03521) 52241
Legal Aid Centre: Same Address
Types of Cases Addressed: Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings: Sunday – 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Nature of Assistance: Legal counselling
How to Apply: Apply to the organisation

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Shelter: Short Stay homes

Rural Health Development Centre (RHDC)
(Head Office) Bachamari Government Colony, P.O. : Bachamari, Malda 732 142 & (03512) 60211
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Jamuna, P.O. : Baragram, Block : Harirampur, Dakshin Dinajpur 733 128
Phone Number : (03523) 71159
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children upto the age of 7 are allowed to stay
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Working Women’s Hostel

Balurghat Municipality
Shobha Mazumdar Sarani, P.O. : Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur 733 101 & (03522) 55450
Name of the Hostel : Balurghat Municipality Working Women.s Hostel
Address : Same
Capacity : 56
Criteria : Women with monthly income less than Rs.3000
Duration of Stay : While they are working
How to Apply : Apply to the Mayor of the Municipality with necessary documents

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Balurghat Nivedita Sevashram
Chakbhabani (Uttarpara), P.O. : Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur 733 101 & (03522) 56019
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 75
Criteria : Orphans
Abandoned girls
Girls, in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with .
Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth Certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

Tilottama Chowdhury Memorial Women.s Society
Uttar Chakbhabani, P.O. & Block : Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur 733 101
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Orphans
Girls, in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from District Mass Education and Extension Officer

Public Grievance Cell
Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building
P.O. : Balurghat Dakshin Dinajpur 733 101
& DM : (03522) 55201 DSWO (03522) 55119

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District Legal Services Authority

District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts District Court, P.O. : Balurghat Balurghat Sadar Dakshin Dinajpur 733 101 Gangarampur & (03522) 55207 Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell, Office of the Superintendent of Police
P.O. : Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur & (03522) 55321

Special Committee, West Bengal Police
Special Committee
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Head Quarter)
District Police Office
P.O. : Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur & (03522) 55650

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (03522) 55321
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Head Quarter
. Balurghat Sadar (03522) 55650
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Gangarampur (03524) 59360
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Balurghat Sadar (03522) 55334
. Gangarampur (03521) 55055

DARJILING

St. John Ambulance Association (Siliguri Branch)
Red Cross Bhaban, Hakimpara, P.O. : Siliguri, Darjiling 734 401 & (0353) 426 234
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Women residing in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness Eve teasing
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre :
• Siliguri Branch : Abhiranjan Bhaduri, Sidhu Kanu Sarani, Siliguri, Telephone Kendra, Darjiling
• Kalimpong Branch : O. B. Das, H. Bhutia Avenue, Bhandari Building, Relay Road, Kalimpong, Darjiling 734 301
Types of Cases Addressed: Family violence , Marital problems, Property related disputes, : Flexible Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to the nearest legal aid centre

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Alokendu Bodh Niketan
(Head Office) P-1/4/1, C.I.T. Scheme VII-M, VIP Road, Kankurgachhi, Kolkata 700 054 & (033) 337 7433
Name of the Home : Same
Address : P.O. : Sonada, Darjiling
Phone Number : (0354) 66540
Capacity : 40
Criteria : Mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organization Expenses for special services to be borne by inmates
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Public Grievance Cell
Office of the District Magistrate P.O. & Dist. : Darjiling 734 101
& DM : (0354) 54233 DSWO (0354) 54054
District Legal Services Authority
District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts:
District Court . Darjilinh Sadar
P.O. & Dist. : Darjiling 734 101 . Kalimpong
& (0354) 54287 . Siloguri

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell, Siliguri Police Station P.O. : Siliguri, Darjiling & (0353) 420101
Officer in Charge
Women Cell, Police Department
PS : Darjiling Sadar P.O. & Dist. : Darjiling
(0354) 52520

Special Committee, West Bengal Police
Grievance Cell
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Head Quarter)
District Police Office
P.O. & Dist. : Darjiling
& (0354) 54090

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (0354) 54270
Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP)
. Kurseong (0354) 44794 / 44306
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP)
. Darjiling Sadar (0354) 54096
. Siliguri (0353) 436644
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Kalimpong (03552) 55366
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Bagdogra (0353) 450281
. Darjiling Sadar (0354) 56356
. Kalimpong (03552) 55273
. Kurseong (0354) 44262

HAORA

Counselling

Chiranabin
Parbakshi, P.O. Bakshi, Block : Amta 2, Haora 711 303 & (03214) 69136
Counselling Centre : O. T. Road, Bagnan, Haora
Phone Number : (03214) 66350
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families Women residing in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Everyday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thursday
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre in specified form

National Federation for Indian Women (NFIW)
West Bengal Committee, (Head Office) 10/C, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata 700 068 & (033) 414 9503
Counselling Centre : Sneha, P.O. & P.S. : Shibpur, Haora
Phone Number : (033) 660 3101/3102/3103
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Marital problems Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the Kolkata office / counselling centre in specified form

West Bengal Gandhi Peace Foundation
Sarbodaya Park, P.O. : Duilya, Haora 711 302 & (033) 669 0878
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

Women’s Co-ordinating Council (WCC)
(Head Office) 5/1, Red Cross Place, Kolkata 700 001 & (033) 248 9732
Counselling Centre : 53, Kaliprasad Banerjee Lane, Kadamtala, Haora 711 101
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families Women residing in this district Husband / wife working in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre in specified form

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre : • Domjur Branch : Uttam Naskar, 342, Paikan-Dansi, P.O. : Nibira, Haora 711 409 • Bally Branch : Arun Pal , Samabay Palli , Durgapur, P.O . : Bally, Haora & (033) 671 3314
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Flexible
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to the legal aid centre in specified form

National Federation for Indian Women (NFIW)
West Bengal Committee, (Head Office) 10/C, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata 700 068 & (033) 414 9503
Legal Aid Centre : Sneha, P.O. & P.S. : Shibpur, Haora
Phone Number : (033) 660 3101
Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems
Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Saturday – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Assistance of lawyer
Fees : Depending on financial status of the applicant
How to Apply : Apply to the head office / legal aid centre in specified form

Women’s Coordinating Council (WCC)
(Head Office) 5/1, Red Cross Place, Kolkata 700 001 & (033) 248 9732
Legal Aid Centre: 53, Kaliprasad Banerjee Lane, Kadamtala, Haora 711 101
Criteria: Women residing in this district Husband / wife working in this district
Types of Cases Addressed: Marital problems, Property related disputes, Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings: Monday to Saturyday – 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., except
Nature of Assistance: Legal counselling
How to Apply: Apply directly to the legal aid centre in specified form

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Shelter: Short Stay homes

Malipukur Samaj Unnayan Samity
Vill. & P.O. : Jujarsa, Block : Panchla, Haora 711 302 & (03214) 51250
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children upto the age of 10 are allowed to stay
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

Village Welfare Society
Vill. & P.O. : Pancharul, Block : Udaynarayanpur, Haora 711 225 & (03214) 42209
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children upto the age of 7 are allowed to stay
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

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Shelter: Homes for Destitute Women

Kalyan Brata Sangha
Chakkamala Road, P.O. : Brindabanpur, Block : Uluberia 2, Haora 711 316 & (033) 661 1652

Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 40
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute Hindu women
With/Without Children : Children not allowed
Duration of Stay : 10 to 20 years
How to Apply : Apply to the organization

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Shelter: Working Women’s Hostel

Tulsiberia Shishu Kalyan Samity
Ghoshpara, Tulsiberia Road, P.O. : Tulsiberia, Haora 711 401 & (03214) 27275
Name of the Hostel : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Working women
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Fees : Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs.650
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with necessary documents

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Bainan Tarun Sangha
Vill. & P.O. : Bainan, Block : Bagnan 1, Haora 711 303
Name of the Home : Bainan Orphanage
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Orphans
Girls, in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from Block / District Social Welfare Officer / Block Development Officer

Chiranabin
Vill. : Parbakshi, P.O. : Bakshi, Block : Amta 2, Haora 711 303 & (03214) 69136
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Orphans
Abandoned girls
Girls, in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with . Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

Don Bosco Ashalayam
(Head Office) 158/18 Belilias Road, Kadamtala, Haora 711 101 & (033) 643 5037 / 9341
Name of the Home : Mayer Asha
Address : Kadamtala, Haora
Capacity : 25-30
Criteria : Abandoned girls
Children of destitute women
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organization

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Ananda Bhaban, Pratibandhider Abasik Karigori Siksha O Punarbasan Kendra
Jagatpur, P.O. : Brindabanpur, Block : Uluberia 2, Haora 711 316 & (033) 661 1080
Name of the Home : Ananda Bhaban
Address : Same
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Blind / deaf / dumb / physically handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with certificate from government

Howrah South Point
15, P. M. Basti, 3rd Bye Lane, P.O. : Shibpur, Haora 711 102 & (033) 660 4481
Name of the Home : Same
Address : 83/1, Dakshin Baksara 1st Bye Lane, P.O. : Danesh Sekh Lane, Haora 711 109
Phone Number : (033) 658 8188
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Deaf / dumb / physically handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving Boys, till 10 years of age
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government and income certificate

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Shelter: Special Shelters

Don Bosco Ashalayam
(Head Office) 158/18, Belilias Road, Kadamtala, Haora 711 101 & (033) 643 5037 / 9341
Type of Shelter : Night shelter for girls
Address : St. Agnes School, King.s Road, Haora 711 101
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Women without shelter
Duration of Stay : Flexible

Public Grievance Cell
Office of the District Magistrate
P.O. & Dist. : Haora 711 101 & DM : (033) 660 2024 DSWO (033) 660 0301
District Legal Services Authority
District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts:
Haora District Court Haora Sadar
P.O. & Dist. : Haora 711 101 Uluberia
& (033) 660 4812

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell, Shibpur Police Station
P.O. : Shibpur, Haora
& (033) 660 1028 / 3101

Special Committee, West Bengal Police
Sneha Counselling Centre
Shibpur Police Station
P.O. : Shibpur, Haora & (033) 660 1028

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (033) 660 2626
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Head Quarter
. Haora Sadar (033) 660 2265
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Uluberia (033) 661 0265
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Amta (9114) 65256
. Domjur (033) 670 0843
. Sankrail (033) 668 4931
. Uluberia (933) 661 0575

HUGLI

Counselling

Satyabharati
28, Vidyasagar Road, P.O. : Nabagram, Block : Uttarpara-Serampur, Hugli 712 246 & (033) 673 1499
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Women residing in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organization

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre :
• Konnagar-Uttarpara Branch : Rupam Chatterjee, 2, Aurobindo Road, Nabagram, Hugli 712 246
• Serampur Branch : Ashoke Debroy, 227, Netaji Subhash Road, Sheoraphuli, Hugli
• Chinsurah Branch : Swapan Guha, Ramkrishna Palli, Chinsurah, Hugli 712 101
• Chandannagar Branch : Amitdyuti Kumar, 1, Senpara, P.O. : Buroshibtala, Chinsurah, Hugli 712 105, & (033) 680 1439
• Jangipara Branch : Raghunath Chakraborty, Near School Math, Jangipara, Hugli
• Pandua Branch : Subhash Mukhopadhyay, Nirodgar, Pandua, Hugli
• Dankuni Branch : Arun Mukherjee, Station Palli, Dankuni, Hugli 712 224
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence
Marital problems
Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Flexible
Nature of Assistance : Legal counselling
Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to the nearest legal aid centre

Satyabharati
28, Vidyasagar Road, P.O. : Nabagram, Block : Uttarpara, Serampur, Hugli 712 246 & (033) 673 1499

Legal Aid Centre : : Same Address
Types of Cases Addressed: : Family violence
Days / Timings: Monday to Saturday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. : Legal counselling
Nature of Assistance How to Apply

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre: Jalpaiguri Branch
Types of Cases Addressed: Jatishwar Bharati, Bairatiguri High School, Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri 735 210
Days / Timings: Flexible
Nature of Assistance: : Legal counseling, Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply: Apply directly to the legal aid centre

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shelter: Short Stay homes

Dulal Smriti Samsad
Vill. & P.O. : Khajurdaha, Block : Dhaniakhali, Hugli 712 419 & (03213) 30202
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

Janashiksha Prachar Kendra
(Head Office) 57B, College Street, Kolkata 700 073 & (033) 241 3324
Name of the Home : Khonajaponika
Address : Vill. & P.O. Baganda, Block : Jangipara, Hugli
Phone Number : (03212) 27263
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children not allowed
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

Satyabharati
28, Vidyasagar Road, P.O. : Nabagram, Block : Uttarpara-Serampur, Hugli 712 246 & (033) 673 1499
Name of the Home : Shantinir
Address : Same
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Girl children are allowed to stay with their mother
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home

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Shelter: Working Women’s Hostel

Rishra Municipality
Rathin Pal Sarani, Natungram, P.O. : Morpukur, Hugli 712 205 & (033) 672 1373
Name of the Hostel : Natungram Shramajibee Mahila Abason
Address : Same
Capacity : 7
Criteria : Working women
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Monthly lodging charge Rs. 50, boarding charges extra
How to Apply : Apply to the Mayor of the Municipality with necessary documents

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Prabartak Seva Niketan
Sarkar Para Lane, Boraichanditala, P.O. : Chandannagar, Hugli 712 136 & (033) 683 5069
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 187
Criteria : Orphans
Girls, in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with .
Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

Ramkrishna Vivekananda Mission
(Head Office) 7 Riverside Road, P.O. : Barrackpur, North Parganas 743 101 & (033) 560 6904, 592 0547 / 2629
Name of the Home : Same
Address : . Vill. : Paschim Amarpur, Hugli, . Vill. : Dipa, Hugli
Capacity : Flexible
Criteria : Orphans
Girls, in the age group of 5 to 18
Women in distress with their daughters below 5 years
Girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with .
Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block
Development Officer / MLA / MP
Birth Certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

Sujay Welfare Society
(Head Office) Hatgachhia, Dhapa, Kolkata 700 039 & (033) 329 6959
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Orphans
Abandoned girls
Girls, from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Till 20 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Old Age Homes (Senier Citizens)

Janashiksha Prachar Kendra
(Head Office) 57B, College Street, Kolkata 700 073 & (033) 241 3324
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Vill. & P.O. : Baganda
Block : Jangipara, Hugli
Phone Number : (03212) 27 263
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Pan-chayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

Kalyan Bharati
Vill. & P.O. : Kamarkundu, Block : Singur, Hugli 712 407 & (033) 630 0906
Name of the Home : Abasor
Address : Same Address
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Pan-chayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Louis Braille Memorial School for the Sightless
Birla Road, P.O. : Makhla, Hugli 712 425 & (033) 663 4818
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 87
Criteria : Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training, physical training
Education, Braille Computer training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Prabartak Institute for the Mentally Retarded
Goswamighat, P.O. : Chandannagar, Hugli 712 136 & (033) 683 5771
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 32
Criteria : Mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training, physical training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Sujay Welfare Society
(Head Office) Hatgachhia, Dhapa, Kolkata 700 039 & (033) 329 6959
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Vill. : Radhanagar, P.O. : Nangulpara, Block : Khanakul, Hugli
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Blind / deaf / mentally or physically handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organization Necessary instruments provided
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

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Services for Mental Illness

Dulal Smriti Samsad
Vill. & P.O. : Khajurdaha, Block : Dhaniakhali, Hugli 712 419 & (9113) 30 201 / 30 202
Shelter :
Address : Same
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women and men of any age group suffering from mental illness
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility of Treatment : Treatment facility available

Public Grievance Cell
Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building
P.O. : Chinsurah, Hugli 712 101 & DM : (033) 680 2122/2044 DSWO (033) 680 4875
District Legal Services Authority
District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts:
District Court Arambag
P.O. : Chinsurah, Hugli 712 101 Chandannagar
& (033) 680 2374 . Hugli Sadar
. Serampur

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Maitree Women Cell
Near Chinsurah Police Station P.O. : Chinsurah, Hugli
& (033) 680 4743 / 2382

Special Committee, West Bengal Police
Maitree (Women Cell)
Near Chinsurah Police Station
P.O. : Chinsurah, Hugli & (033) 680 4743

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (033) 680 4827
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Arambag (953211) 55067
. Chandannagar (033) 683 5340
. Hugli Sadar (033) 680 2535
. Serampur (933) 662 1250
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Arambag (953211) 55051
. Chandannagar (033) 683 1858
. Hugli Sadar (B) (033) 634 6781
. Tarakeswar (033) 630 0876
. Uttarpara (033) 663 5886

JALPAIGURI

Counselling

Jalpaiguri Mahila Kalyan Sangha
Dr. Abani Guha Sarani, P.O. & Dist. : Jalpaiguri 735 101 & (03561) 31296
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their familiesJALPAIGURI Women residing in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Everyday – 11 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., except government holidays
How to Apply : Apply to the organization

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Legal Aid

Jalpaiguri Municipality
P.O., Block & Dist. : Jalpaiguri 735 101 & (03561) 30050
Legal Aid Centre: Same Address
Criteria: Women from below the poverty line
Types of Cases Addressed: Marital problems Property related disputes Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings: Flexible
Nature of Assistance: Legal counseling, Referral Services
How to Apply: Apply directly to the legal aid centre

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Shelter: Working Women’s Hostel

Alipurduar Municipality
Madhav More, P.O. : Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri 736 121 & (03564) 56134
Name of the Hostel : Alipurduar Municipality Working Women.s Hostel
Address : Same
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Women working in this subdivision (non-residents of this town)
Women with monthly income less than Rs. 3000
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Monthly lodging charge Rs. 200, boarding charges extra
How to Apply : Apply to the Mayor of the Municipality with necessary documents

Jalpaiguri Municipality
Club Road, P.O. & Dist. : Jalpaiguri 735 101 & (03561) 30050
Name of the Hostel : Jalpaiguri Municipality Working Women.s Hostel
Address : Same
Capacity : 15
Criteria : Women working in this subdivision (non residents of this town)
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Monthly lodging charge Rs. 200, boarding charges extra
How to Apply : Apply to the Mayor of the Municipality with necessary documents

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Jalpaiguri Child Welfare Home
Raikotpara, P.O. & Dist. : Jalpaiguri 735 101 & (03561) 31125
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 60
Criteria : Orphans Girls and boys, in the age group of 5 to 18 Girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with . Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth Certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Howrah South Point, Jalpaiguri Branch
Jordighi, P.O. : Mohtinagar, Jalpaiguri 735 101 & (03561) 55689
Name of the Home : Howrah South Point Handicapped Childrens. Home
. Moyradangi, P.O. : Payachari, Jalpaiguri 735 135
. Bakuabari, P.O. : Mohonbhita, Block : Rajganj, Jalpaiguri
. Mariabasti, P.O. : Denguajhar, Jalpaiguri 735 101
Capacity : Centre 1 : 60
Centre 2 : 50
Centre 3 : 20
Criteria : Mentally or physically handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years Girls and boys from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Girls and boys, till 18 years of age
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with : Certificate from government Income certificate

Subodh Sen Smriti Drishtihin Vidyalaya
Vill. & P.O. : Birpara, Jalpaiguri 736 121 & (03561) 56921
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 15
Criteria : Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Public Grievance Cell Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building (Near Old Court)
P.O. & Dist. : Jalpaiguri 735 101 & DM : (03561) 30127 DSWO (03561) 20861, extn. 315
District Legal Services Authority
District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts:
District Court . Alipurduar
P.O. & Dist.: Jalpaiguri 735 101 . Jalpaiguri Sadar
& (03561) 30099

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell
Jalpaiguri Police Station P.O. & Dist. : Jalpaiguri
& (03561) 28042, 32022

KOCH BIHAR

Counselling

New Bharati Club
(Head Office) Vill. & P.O. : Baneshwar, Block : Pundibari, Koch Bihar 736 133 & (03582) 76233
Counselling Centre : Temple Street Bylane, Birendra Bhaban, Patakura, Koch Bihar
Phone Number : (03582) 24953
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre in specified form

Society for Participatory Action and Reflection (SPAR)
(Head Office) 49/53, Prince Ghulam Mohammad Shah Road, Kolkata 700 033 & (033) 473 4339 / 2980
Counselling Centre :
• Vill. & P.O. : Gitaldah, Koch Bihar 736 175
• Newtown, Ashram Road, P.O. & Dist. : Koch Bihar 736 101, & (03582) 24019
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families Women residing in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : 2nd and 15th day of every month – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre in specified form

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Shelter: Short Stay homes

New Bharati Club
(Head Office) Battala, P.O. : Baneswar, Block : Pundibari, Koch Bihar 736 133 & (03582) 76233
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Working Women’s Hostel

Koch Bihar Municipality
Rabindranagar, P.O. : Newtown, Koch Bihar 736 101 & (03582) 22286
Name of the Hostel : Koch Bihar Municipality Working Women.s Hostel
Address : Same
Capacity : 16
Criteria : Women with monthly income less than Rs. 3000
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Deposit Rs. 2000, refundable
Monthly lodging and boarding charge Rs.1000
How to Apply : Apply to the Mayor of the Municipality with necessary documents

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Shelter: Old Age Homes (Senier Citizens)

Koch Bihar Municipality
Rarindranagar, P.O. : Newtown, Koch Bihar 736 101 & (03582) 22286
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 36
Criteria : Women and men, 58 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Treatment by the doctor of the home Expenses for treatment to be borne by the organisation
Fees : Deposit Rs. 2000
Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs.1000
How to Apply : Apply to the Chairperson of the Municipality

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Public Grievance Cell

Office of the District Magistrate Sagardighi
P.O. & Dist. : Koch Bihar 736 101 & DM : (03582) 27101 DSWO (03582) 27114
District Legal Services Authority
District Legal Services Authority Subdivision Courts:
Dinhata
District Court Koch Bihar Sadar
P.O. & Dist. : Koch Bihar 736 101 Mathabhanga
& (03582) 24827 Mekhliganj
Tufanganj

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Women Cell, West Bengal Police

Officer in Charge
Women Cell
Office of the Superintendent of Police Raidighi
P.O. & Dist. : Koch Bihar
& (03582) 27755, 27747

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Police: Important Phone Numbersc

Superintendent of Police (SP) (03561) 30492
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Head Quarter
. Jalpaiguri Sadar (03561) 30590
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Alipurduar (03564) 56239
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Birpara (03563) 66012
. Jalpaiguri Sadar (0353) 462496
. Kalchini (03566) 55785
. Mainaguri (03561) 33285
. Mal (03565) 55002

MALDA

Counselling

Kalitala Club
Kalitala First Lane, P.O. : Malda, Block : Englishbazar, Malda 732 101 & (03512) 52035
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Women residing in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes
Days / Timings : Tuesday & Saturday – 12 noon to 3 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459

Legal Aid Centre: Malda Branch Manas Roy,
Women’s College Quarter P.O. & Dist. : Malda
Phone Number: (03512) 53646
Types of Cases Addressed: Family violence Marital problems
Property related disputes<
Days / Timings: Flexible Nature of Assistance: Legal counselling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply: Apply directly to the legal aid centre

Bulbulchandi & Barind Development Society
Vill. & P.O. : Bulbulchandi, Block : Habibpur, Malda 732 122 & (03511) 52748
Legal Aid Centre : Same Address
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence
Days / Timings : Saturday – 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counselling
How to Apply : Apply to the organization

Rural Health Development Centre (RHDC)
(Head Office) Bachamari Government Colony, P.O. : Bachamari, Old Malda, Malda 732 142 & (03512) 60211
Legal Aid Centre : Adampur, P.O. : Mahadevpur, Block : Old Malda, Malda 732 142
Phone Number: (03511) 53591
Types of Cases Addressed: Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings: Flexible
Nature of Assistance: Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
Scope for Shelter: Alternative shelter available
How to Apply: Apply to the organisation

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Bandhu Sevika Sangha
Manoskamana Road, P.O. : Jhaljhalia, Block : Englishbazar, Malda & (03512) 66354
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 15
Criteria : Orphans Abandoned girls
Girls can stay for 10 to 15 days for education examination purposes
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational Training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Old Age Homes (Senier Citizens)

Rural Health Development Centre (RHDC)
Bachamari Government Colony, P.O. : Bachamari, Malda 732 142 & (03512) 60211

Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home
Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
Fees : Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs.500
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Pan-chayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

Public Grievance Cell
Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building
P.O. & Dist. : Malda 732 101 & DM : (03512) 52381 DSWO (03512) 54236
District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts:
District Court Malda Sadar
P.O. & Dist. : Malda 732 101 Chanchal
& (03512) 54533

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell
Office of the Superintendent of Police P.O. & Dist. : Malda & (03512) 52520

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (03512) 52520
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Head Quarter
. Malda Sadar (03512) 52148
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
Nil
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Chanchal (03513) 52224
. Gajole (03512) 35338
. Malda Sadar (03512) 52018

MURSHIDABAD

Counselling

Legal Aid Services, West Bengal (LASWEB)
(Head Office) 5, Kiran Shankar Roy Road, Kolkata 700 001 & (033) 243 8381
Counselling Centre :
• 87, R. N. Tagore Road, P.O. : Berhampore, Murshidabad
• Court Para, P.O. : Kandi, Murshidabad
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Fees : Application with Rs. 25 (No fees required for women from low income group)
How to Apply : Apply to the head office / counselling centre in specified form

Netaji Park
P.O. & Block : Beldanga, Murshidabad 742 133 & (03482) 64209
Counselling Centre : Same Address
• B.B. Sen Road, Khagra, Berhampore, Murshidabad
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Saturday, Sunday & government holidays
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre in specified form

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459

Legal Aid Centre :
• Beldanga Branch : Abdul Gani College Road, Beldanga, Murshidabad 742 133 & (03481) 44355
• Berhampore Branch : Dipankar Bagchi , 8 , Kader Mali Lane , Gorabazar, Berhampore, Murshidabad 742 101, & (03482) 31313
• Raghunathganj Sujapur Branch : Raghunathganj, Murshidabad 742 225, & (03483) 66715
• Hariharpara Branch : Anesujjaman Khan, Vill & P.O. : Hariharpara, Murshidabad
• Farakka Branch : Quarter No. VII/D-140, Farakka Barrage, Murshidabad 742 303, & (03485) 53629
• Domkol Branch : Motiur Rahman, Bablakena, P.O. : Pitirsulpur, Murshidabad 742 303, & (03481) 30221
Islampur Branch : Majed Hossain, Roshannagar, P.O. : Chatra, Murshidabad
• Kandi Branch : Tarashankar Bhattacharya , U.B.I. Kandi, Murshidabad
• Lalgola Branch : Sukumar Saha, Kaliprasanna Palli, Krishnapur, P.O. : Lalgola, Murshidabad 742 148
• Dhulian Branch : Subhash Das, Kanchantala, Harisabha, Dhulian, Murshidabad 742 202
• Raninagar Branch : Dr. Aminul Islam, P.O. : Godhanpara via Islampur, Murshidabad 742 304
• Jiaganj Azimganj Branch : Dr. Biswanath Sarkar, Guripara, Azimganj, Murshidabad, & (03483) 53242
Types of Cases Addressed: Family violence Marital problems
Property related disputes
Days / Timings: Flexible
Nature of Assistance: Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply Apply directly to the nearest legal aid centre

Legal Aid Service, West Bengal (LASWEB)
(Head Office) 5, Kiran Shankar Roy Road, Kolkata 700 001 & (033) 243 8381
Legal Aid Centre :
• District Branch : 87 R. N. Tagore Road, P.O. : Berhampore, Murshidabad
• Court Para, P.O. : Kandi, Murshidabad
Types of Cases Addressed: Family violence
Marital problems Property related disputes Assistance of lawyer
Days / Timings: Monday to Friday – 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Nature of Assistance: Legal counselling
Fees Apply with Rs. 25 (No fees required for women from low income group)
How to Apply: Apply to the head office / legal aid centre in specified form

Socio Legal Aid Research and Training Centre (SLARTC)
(Head Office) P112, Lake Terrace, Kolkata 700 029 & (033) 464 6098
Legal Aid Centre :
• R. N. Tagore Road (near Laldighi), P.O. : Berhampore, Murshidabad
• Vivekananda Pathochakra, P.O. : Kandi, Murshidabad
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday – 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
Scope for Shelter : Government or any other home
How to Apply : Apply to the organization

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Alokendu Bodh Niketan
(Head Office) P-1/4/1 CIT Scheme, VII-M, VIP Road, Kankurgachhi, Kolkata 700 054 & (033) 337 7433
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Jemo.Rajbati, P.O. : Jemo, Murshidabad
Phone Number : (03482) 55032
Capacity : 80
Criteria : Mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Chatra Physically Handicapped and Social Welfare Institute
Vill. & P.O. : Chatra via Daulatabad, Murshidabad 742 302
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 67
Criteria : Blind / deaf / mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Jhunka Pratibandhi Aloke Niketan
Vill. & P.O. : Beldanga, Murshidabad 762 133 & (03482) 65059
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 57
Criteria : Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Maharani Nilimaprabha Institute for the Deaf & Dumb
Mohonpara Road, P.O. : Khagra, Murshidabad 742 101 & (03482) 52386
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Deaf / dumb girls and boys, above 6 years from Murshidabad, Malda, Uttar & Dakshin Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri, Koch Bihar, Darjiling districts
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organization
Programmes : Vocational training

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Shelter: Special Shelters

Baharampur Muslim Girls Hostel
Gandhi Colony (Near Central Jail), P.O. : Berhampore, Murshidabad 742 101 & (03482) 52862
Type of Shelter : Girl.s hostel for Muslim girls
Capacity : 135
Criteria : College going Muslim girls of Berhampore subdivision
Duration of Stay : Upto college leaving
How to Apply : Apply directly to the hostel superintendent

Sisters of Mary Immaculate
2, K. K. Banerjee Road, P.O. : Berhampore , Murshidabad 742 101 & (03482) 52287
Type of Shelter : Home for Christian girls
Capacity : 120
Criteria : Women residing in Berhampore subdivision Annual family income of less than Rs. 12,000
Christian candidates get priority
Duration of Stay : For 4 years
Programmes : Education

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Public Grievance Cell

Office of the District Magistrate
Collectorate Building P.O. : Berhampore
Murshidabad 742 101 & DM : (03482) 51650 DSWO (03482) 53300, extn. 312
District Legal Services Authority Subdivision Courts :
District Court . Jangipur
P.O. : Berhampore . Kandi
Dist. : Murshidabad 742 103 . Lalbag
& (03482) 51065

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell
Berhampore Police Line
P.O. : Berhampore, Murshidabad & (03482) 50099

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (03582) 27755
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Head Quarter
. Koch Bihar Sadar (03582) 27831
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Mathabhanga (03583) 55201
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Dinhata (03581) 55096
. Koch Bihar Sadar (03582) 27654
. Mathabhanga (03583) 55295
. Mekhaliganj (03581) 55242

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (953482) 50751
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Discipline & Training
. Berhampore Sadar (03482) 59042
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Domkol (953481) 30611
. Jangipur (953483) 66079
. Kandi (953484) 55270
. Lalbag (953482) 70233
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Domkol (953481) 30601
. Jangipur (953483) 66207
. Kandi (953484) 55426
. Lalbag (953482) 70255

NADIA

Counselling

Shramajibee Mahila Samity
(Head Office) 324, Basunagar, P.O. : Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas 743 275 & (033) 538 4779
Counselling Centre : Saradapalli, Dhubulia, Nadia
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Women residing in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre in specified form

Women’s Co-ordinating Council (WCC)
(Head Office) 5/1, Red Cross Place, Kolkata 700 001 & (033) 248 9732
Counselling Centre : Sharmapara, Kheya Building, P.O. : Ranaghat, Nadia 741 201
Phone Number : (03473) 55684
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 12 noon to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre

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Legal Aid

Anandanagar Mahila Samity
Anandanagar, P.O. : Saguna, Block : Chakdah, P.S. : Kalyani, Nadia 741 245
Legal Aid Centre : Same Address
Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems
Property related disputes
Violence at the public place / workplace Nature of Assistance : Legal counselling
Assistance of lawyer
Assistance for fighting case in court
Scope for Shelter : 2-3 days shelter provided by the organisation, if required
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre :
• Ranaghat Branch : Shubhojit Sinha, Sarakpara, P.O. : Ranaghat, Nadia 741 201 & (03473) 57254
• Shantipur Branch : Rathin Pal Chowdhury, Hatkhola Para, P.O. : Shantipur, Nadia 741 404, & (03472) 58002
• Birnagar-Taherpur Branch : Moti Bhattacharya, Surabhisthan, Badkulla, Nadia 741 121, & (03473) 70216
• Krishnanagar Branch : Chittaranjan Sarkar, Sachin Sen Road, P.O. : Krishnanagar, Nadia 741 101, & (03472) 53182
• Shikarpur Branch : Ramen Maitra, Vill. & P.O. : Shikarpur, Nadia & (03471) 69201
Types of Cases Addressed: :Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings: Flexible
Nature of Assistance: Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply: Apply directly to the nearest legal aid centre

Women’s Coordinating Council (WCC)
(Head Office) 5/1, Red Cross Place, Kolkata 700 001 & (033) 248 9732
Counselling Centre : Sharmapara, Kheya Building, P.O. : Ranaghat, Nadia 741 201
Phone Number : (03473) 55684
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday . 12 noon to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counseling centre

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Shelter: Short Stay homes

Karimpur Social Welfare Society
1, Tarakdas Road, P.O. : Karimpur, Block : Karimpur 1, Nadia 741 152 & (03471) 55060
Name of the Home : Kabita Short Stay Home
Address : Vill. & P.O. : Rahamatpur, Block : Karimpur 2, Nadia
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Homes for Destitute Women

Ranaghat Mahila Sangha
Courtpara, P.O. : Nagendranagar, Nadia
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 200
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
With/Without Children : Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Duration of Stay : Till rehabilitated
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from Block or District Social

Welfare Officer / Block Development Officer West Bengal Social Welfare Advisory Board
Bhabani Bhavan, Alipur, Kolkata 700 027 & (033) 479 3940
Name of the Home : Pankaj Acharya Mahila Abas
Address : Nagendranagar, P.O. : Krishnanagar, Nadia
Phone : (03472) 52 692
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Girls and women, in the age of from 18 to 45 Girls and women without parents
Women affected by violence
Duration of Stay : Till rehabilitated
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply: Apply to the Chairperson, West Bengal Social Welfare
Advisory Board with required documents

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Bhagirathi Shilpashram
Shimurali, P.O. : Bhagirathi Shilpashram, Block : Chakdah, Nadia 741 248 & (03473) 30037
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 450
Criteria : Orphans
Girls, in the age group of 5 to 18
Girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational Training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from Block / District Social Welfare Officer / Block Development Officer

Don Bosco Ashalayam
(Head Office) 158/18, Belilias Road, Kadamtala, Haora 711 101 & (033) 643 5037 / 9341
Name of the Home : Asha Uday
Address : Kalyani, Nadia Capacity : 25-30
Criteria : Children of destitute women Street children
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational Training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

Ma Sarada Shishutirtha
Harishpur, P.O. : Krishnanagar, Nadia 741 101 & (03472) 82294
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 65
Criteria : Children of single parents / orphans
Girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Till 15 years of age
Programmes : Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth Certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

The Society for Community Development
(Head Office) BC-144, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700 064 & (033) 358 9407
Name of the Home : Johnson Arshini Home
Address : Mandalpukur, Begopara, P.O. : Dayabari, Nadia
Phone Number : (03173) 55328
Capacity : 58
Criteria : Children of sex workers
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation / home

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Shelter: Old Age Homes (Senier Citizens)

Bhabanipur Kumudini Smriti Sevashram O Shiksha Niketan
Bhabanipur, P.O. : Bogula, Block : Hanskhali, Nadia 741 502 & (03473) 72558
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Treatment by the doctor of the home Expenses for treatment to be borne by the inmates
Fees : Deposit Rs. 3000
Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs.500
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

Bishop House
Cathedral Road, P.O. : Krishnanagar, Nadia 741 101 & (03472) 52554 / 52664
Name of the Home : Bishop House Old Age Home
Address : Chandsarakpara, P.O. : Krishna-nagar, Nadia 741 101
Capacity : 50 (25 Female, 25 Male)
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Christian candidates get priority
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : No
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home
Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Blind Persons. Association
10/2, Shamsul Huda Road, Kolkata 700 017 & (033) 247 3379
Name of the Home : Helen Keller Smriti Vidyamandir
Address : Raja Road, P.O. : Krishnanagar, Nadia 741 101
Phone Number : (03472) 52672
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Nabadwip APC Blind School
Biswas Para Road, P.O. : Nabadwip, Nadia
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Girls and boys, till 20 years of age
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training, physical training Education

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Public Grievance Cell

Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building
P.O. : Krishnanagar, Nadia 741 101
& DM : (03472) 52381 DSWO (03472) 54798
District Legal Ser vices Authority . Kalyani
District Court . Krishnanagar Sadar
P.O. : Krishnanagar, Nadia 741 101 . Ranaghat
& (03472) 52101 . Tehatta

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell
Office of the Superintendent of Police
P.O. : Krishnanagar, Nadia
& (03472) 52229, 52843

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (953472) 52229
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Head Quarter
. Krishnanagar Sadar (03472) 52887
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Kalyani (033) 582 8303
. Ranaghat (953473) 55024
. Tehatta (953471) 50202
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Kalyani (033) 582 8391
. Karimpur (953471) 55136
. Shantipur (953472) 78062

North 24 Parganas

Counselling

Centre for Communication and Development (CCD)
Sripur, Sodepur Road, P.O. : Madhyamgram, Block : Barasat, North 24 Parganas 743 298 & (033) 537 4660 / 1913 / 1884
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Wednesday – 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Ganatantra Adhikar Raksha Samannay Samity
(Head Office) No. 3, Chandigarh, P.O. : Madhyamgram, Block : Barasat 2, North 24 Parganas 743 298 & (033) 537 5564
Counselling Centre :
• Singdani, Block : Bagda, North 24 Parganas
• Thakurnagar, North 24 Parganas
• Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Thursday & Sunday – 12 noon to 4 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Gram Seva Sangha
Shachindralal Kargupta Path, P.O. : Hatthuba, Block : Habra, North 24 Parganas 743 269 & (03216) 52167
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Institute of Social Work (ISW)
(Head Office) 29B, Chetla Central Road, Kolkata 700 027 & (033) 479 6607
Counselling Centre : Paschim Ichhapur, P.O. : Nabapalli, Block : Barasat 1, North 24 Parganas 743 203
Phone Number : (033) 542 6029
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday – 12 noon to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre in specified form

Jana Sanhati Kendra
(Head Office) 324, Basunagar, P.O. : Madhyamgram, Block : Barasat, North 24 Parganas 743 275 & (033) 538 4779 / 2064
Counselling Centre : Same Address
• No. 1 Shibtala Road, Maheswarpur, Badu, North 24 Parganas & (033) 538 0386
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Centre 1 : Everyday – 11 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., except government holidays Centre 2 : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form
Apply through women’s organisations
Joyprakash Institute of Social Change
(Head Office) DD Block, 18/4/1, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700 064 & (033) 337 6695 / 321 3230
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply directly to counselling centre

Legal Aid Services, West Bengal (LASWEB)
(Head Office) 5, Kiran Shankar Roy Road, Kolkata 700 001 & (033) 243 8381
Counselling Centre : Shishirkunja, Madhyamgram, P.O. : Barasat, North 24 Parganas 743 201
Phone Number : (033) 562 7254
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Fees : Application with Rs. 25 (No fees required for women from low income group)
How to Apply : Apply to the head office / counselling centre in specified form

Montessori Teachers’ Training College
(Head Office) No. 3, Chandigarh, P.O. : Madhyamgram, Block : Barasat 2, North 24 Parganas 743 298 & (033) 537 5564
Counselling Centre :
• Singdani, North 24 Parganas
• Thakurnagar, North 24 Parganas
• Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Thursday & Sunday – 12 noon to 4 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Sahara Utsarga Welfare Society
Banerjee Para, P.O. : Michael Nagar, Block : Barasat 2, North 24 Parganas 743 296 & (033) 567 4205
Counselling Centre : Same
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Shramajibee Mahila Samity
(Head Office) 324, Basunagar, P.O. : Madhyamgram, Block : Barasat, North 24 Parganas 743 275 & (033) 538 4779
Counselling Centre :
• Same Address
• Shibtala Road, Vill. : Maheswarpur, P.O. : Badu, P.S. : Barasat, North 24 Parganas 743 202, & (033) 538 0386
• Talir Karkhana, Vill. & P.O. : Bhebia, P.S. : Minakha, North 24 Parganas, & (03217) 41315
• Kanmari Bazar, Bayarmari, P.O. : Malancha, North 24 Parganas
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Centre 2 : Wednesday & Saturday – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Centre 1, 3 & 4 : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre in specified form

Sitalia J.K. (A) Mahila Samity
Vill. & P.O. : Sitalia, Block : Sandeshkhali 2, North 24 Parganas 743 446 & (03217) 52233
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Society for Equitable Voluntary Actions (SEVA)
(Head Office) 3C, Milan Apartment, 52/3, Vidyayatan Sarani, Kolkata 700 035 & (033) 577 6365
Counselling Centre : Vikas Kendra, Vill. & P.O. : Atghara, Block : Baduria, North 24 Parganas 743 438
Phone Number : (03217) 44264
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply to the organization

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre :
. Rajarhat Branch : Swapan Ghosh, Bikash Pustakalay, Stall 23, V.I.P. Super Market, Kolkata 700 059
Barasat Branch : Debaprasad Roychowdhury, Banamalipur (Paschim), Barasat, North 24
Parganas 743 201, & (033) 552 5620
Belgharia-Nimta Branch : Kalpana Mukherjee, 43, Olaichanditala 4th Lane, Udaypur,
Nimta, Kolkata 700 049, & 539 2881
Panihati Branch : Rabindra Nath Ghosh, Raja Road, P.O. : Sukhchar, North 24 Parganas
743 179, & (033) 553 2140
Naihati Branch : Jayanta Ghosal, 108, Banerjee Para, Naihati, North 24 Parganas 743
165, & (033) 581 4601
Khardah Branch : Rajendra Nath Bag, 13, M. G. Road, Puratan Bazar, P.O. :
Khardah, North 24 Parganas 743 155, & (033) 563 1554
Bijpur Branch : Joygopal Dey, 105, Rajanibabu Road, P.O. : Kanchrapara, North 24
Parganas 743 145, & (033) 585 6826
. Gobordanga Maslandpur-Thakurnagar Branch : Arijit Chakraborty, Bhattacharjee Para, P.O.
Gobordanga, North 24 Parganas 743 252
. Bongaon Branch : Dr. Biplab Kumar Ghosh, Amlapara, Bongaon, North 24 Parganas,
& (03214) 57693
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Flexible
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to the nearest legal aid centre

Centre for Communication and Development (CCD)
Sripur, Sodepur Road, P.O. : Madhyamgram, Block : Barasat, North 24 Parganas 743 298 & (033) 537 4660 / 1913 / 1884
Legal Aid Centre : Same Address
Criteria : Women from low income group
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday . 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Ganatantra Adhikar Raksha Samannay Samity
No. 3, Chandigarh, P.O. : Madhyamgram Bazar, Block : Barasat 2, North 24 Parganas 743 298 & (033) 537 5564
Legal Aid Centre :
. Singdani, Block : Bagda, North 24 Parganas
. Thakurnagar, Sodepur, Ashokenagar, North 24 Parganas
. Swarupnagar, P.S. : Boralghat, Idalpur, North 24 Parganas
Criteria : Women from low income group
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Thursday . 12 noon to 3 p.m.
2nd and last Sundays of every month . 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to the legal aid centre with case details in specified form

Gram Seva Sangha
Sachindralal Kargupta Path, P.O. : Hatthuba, Habra, North 24 Parganas 743 269 & (03216) 52167
Legal Aid Centre : Same Address
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday . 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday . 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Jana Sanhati Kendra
(Head Office) 324, Basunagar, P.O. : Madhyamgram, Block : Barasat 2, North 24 Parganas 743 275 & (033) 538 4779 / 2064
Legal Aid Centre :
. 324, Basunagar, Madhyamgram, Barasat, North 24 Parganas
. No. 1 Shibtala Road, Maheshwarpur, Badu, North 24 Parganas
Criteria : Women residing in this district
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Friday . 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer Assistance for fighting case in court
Scope for Shelter : Short stay home of the organisation
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation / legal aid centre in specified form Apply through women.s organisations

Legal Aid Services, West Bengal (LASWEB)
(Head Office) 5, Kiran Shankar Roy Road, Kolkata 700 001 & (033) 243 8381
Legal Aid Centre : Sisir Kunja, Madhyamgram, P.O. & Block : Barasat, North 24 Parganas 743 201
Phone Number : (033) 562 7254
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Saturday . 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyers
Fees : Apply with Rs. 50
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation / legal aid centre in specified form

Montessori Teachers’ Training College
(Head Office) No. 3, Chandigarh, P.O. : Madhyamgram Bazar, Block : Barasat 2, North
24 Parganas 743 298 & (033) 537 5564
Legal Aid Centre :
. Singdani, Block : Bagda, North 24 Parganas
. Thakurnagar, Sodepur, Ashokenagar, North 24 Parganas
. Swarupnagar, P.S. : Boralghat, Idalpur, North 24 Parganas
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Thursday . 12 noon to 3 p.m.
2nd and last Sundays of every month . 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer Assistance for fighting case in court
How to Apply : Apply directly to the nearest legal aid centre in specified form

Shramajibee Mahila Samity
(Head Office) 324, Basunagar, P.O. : Madhyamgram, Block : Barasat, North 24 Parganas 743 275 & (033) 538 4779
Legal Aid Centre :
. No.1 Shibtala Road, Vill. : Maheswarpur, P.O. : Badu, North 24 Parganas & (033) 538 0386
. Nyajat Kholapara, P.O. : Shikari Gheri, P.S. : Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas
. Talir Karkhana, Vill. & P.O. : Bhebia, P.S. : Minakha, North 24 Parganas & (03217) 41315
. Vill. : Kanmari, P.O. : Kanmari Bazar, P.S. : Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas
Criteria : Women residing in this district
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence
Marital problems Property related disputes
Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Centre 1 : Wednesday & Saturday . 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Centres 2, 3 & 4 : Flexible
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer Assistance for fighting case in court
Scope for Shelter : Short stay home of the organisation
How to Apply : Apply directly to the legal aid centre in specified form

Socio Legal Aid Research and Training Centre (SLARTC)
(Head Office) P112, Lake Terrace, Kolkata 700 029 & (033) 464 6098
Legal Aid Centre : C/o. Women’s Cell, Vill. : Chapuria P.O. : Nilganj, North 24 Parganas
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Flexible
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer Assistance for fighting case in court
Scope for Shelter : Government or any other home
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

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Shelter: Short Stay homes

Gana Unnayan Parshad (GUP)
(Head Office) 10, Gomesh Lane, Kolkata 700 014 & (033) 246 8079
Name of the Home : Nabodoy
Address : Vill. : Kalaberia-Rajarhat, P.O. : Arbishnupur, Block : Rajarhat, North 24 Parganas 743 510
Phone Number : (033) 573 6207
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children not allowed Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from Block / District Social Welfare Officer / Block Development Officer

Joyprakash Institute of Social Change
(Head Office) DD Block, 18/4/1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700 064 & (033) 337 6695 / 321 3230
Name of the Home : Bhalobasa
Address : Ganganagar, P.O. : Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children upto the age of 7 are allowed to stay
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

Society for Equitable Voluntary Action (SEVA)
3C, Milan Apartment, 52/3, Vidyayatan Sarani, Kolkata 700 035 & (033) 577 6365
Name of the Home : Ananda Kendra
Address : Vill. & P.O. : Atghora, Block : Baduria, North 24 Parganas 743 438
Phone Number : (0321) 744 264
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Shramajibee Mahila Samity
(Head Office) 324, Basunagar, P.O. : Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas 743 275 & (033) 538 4779
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Maheswarpur, P.O. : Badu, Block : Uttar Barasat, North 24 Parganas
Phone Number : (033) 538 0386
Capacity : 80
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Flexible
With/Without Children : Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
How to Apply : Apply to the organization

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Shelter: Homes for Destitute Women

Ramkrishna Vivekananda Mission
(Head Office) 7, Riverside Road, P.O. : Barrackpur, North 24 Parganas 743 101 & (033) 560 6904, 592 0547 / 2629
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Barrackpur, North 24 Parganas
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
With/Without Children : Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Duration of Stay : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from Block or District Social Welfare Officer / Block Development Officer

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Shelter: Working Women’s Hostel

Satyabharati
(Head Office) Vidyasagar Road, P.O.: Nabagram, Hugli 712 246 & (033) 673 1499
Name of the Hostel: Satyabharati Bhavan
Address: Baniniketan Road, P.O.: Nabapalli, North 24 Parganas 743 203
Phone Number: (033) 542 1372
Capacity: 34
Criteria: Working women
Duration of Stay: While they are working
Fees: Deposit Rs. 1000, refundable when one leaves the hostel
Monthly lodging charge Rs. 350, boarding charges extra
How to Apply: Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary documents

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Dhanikuria Girls. State Welfare Home
P.O. : Dhanyakuria, Block : Basirhat 2, North 24 Parganas & (03217) 45222
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 120
Criteria : Orphans
Girls in the age group of 5 to 18
Girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from District Mass Education and Extension Officer

Govinda Kumar Home
Panihati, P.O. : Sodepur, North 24 Parganas 743 176 & (033) 563 1874
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 135
Criteria : Children of single parents / orphans
Girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from District Mass Education and Extension Officer

Pranab Kanya Sangha
(Head Office) Vill. & P.O. : Hridoypur, North 24 Parganas 743 204 & (033) 542 3683
Name of the Home : Same
Address : . Same Address
. Korachandigarh, P.O. : Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, & (033) 537 5545
Capacity : Centre 1 : 42
Centre 2 : 30
Criteria : Children of single parents / orphans
Girls in the age group of 5 to 18
Hindu girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home

Ramkrishna Vivekananda Mission
(Head Office) 7, Riverside Road, P.O. : Barrackpur, North 24 Parganas 743 101 & (033) 592 0547
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Barrackpur, North 24 Parganas
Criteria : Children of single parents / orphans Abandoned girls
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from Block / District Social Welfare Officer / Block Development Officer

St. Anne.s Convent
Bamandanga, P.O. : Kalsur, Block : Habra, North 24 Parganas 743 289 & (03216) 41308
Name of the Home : Emily House
Address : Same
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Orphans
Girls from below the poverty line
Christian candidates get priority
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

Pranab Kanya Sangha
(Head Office) Vill. & P.O. : Hridoypur, North 24 Parganas 743 204 & (033) 542 3683
Name of the Home : Pranab Kanya Matri Briddhashram
Address : Saheb Bagan (Shyamoli Market), P.O. :
Madhyamgram, Block :Barasat, North 24 Parganas
Phone Number : (033) 537 5545
Capacity : 9
Criteria : Women, 60 years and above
Old women from Hindu families
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : No
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Treatment by the doctor of the home Expenses for treatment to be borne by the inmates
Fees : Deposit Rs. 80,000
Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs.350
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home

Ramkrishna Vivekananda Mission
(Head Office) 7, Riverside Road, P.O. : Barrackpur, North 24 Parganas 743 101 & (033) 560 6904, 592 0547 / 2629
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Barrackpur, North 24 Parganas
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : No
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Treatment by the doctor of the home Expenses for treatment to be borne by the inmates
Fees : Deposit Rs. 60,000, 50% refundable
Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs. 1200
How to Apply : Apply to the head office

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Naihati Apex Blind School
Rajendrapur, P.O. : Madarpur via Garifa, North 24 Parganas 743 166 & (033) 581 1374
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Ramkrishna Vivekananda Mission
(Head Office) 7, River Side Road, P.O. : Barrackpur, North 24 Parganas 743 101
& (033) 560 6904, 592 0547 / 2629
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Nilganj, North 24 Parganas
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Blind / deaf / dumb girls, above 6 years
Girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Sunderban Gandhi Society
Special School for the Handicapped Children
Vill. & P.O. : Kansari, Block : Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 35
Criteria : Blind / deaf / mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training

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Services for Mental Illness

Missionaries of Charity
(Head Office) 54/A, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata 700 016 & (033) 249 7115
Outdoor Clinic :
Address : Nirmala Kennedy Centre, Green Park
P.O. : Michaelnagar, North 24 Parganas 743 296
Phone Number : (033) 567 5199
Days / Timings : Saturday . 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Direct visit to the clinic

Hospital :
Address : Same
Number of Beds : 650
Criteria : Mentally ill women of any age
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

Shelter :
Address : Same
Capacity : 650
Criteria : Women residing in this district
Women from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility of Treatment : Treatment facilities available
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home

Mon
VIP Road, Koikhali, Kolkata 700 052 & (033) 559 0446
Outdoor Clinic :
Address : Same
Days / Timings : Sunday . 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday to Saturday . 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fees : First time . Rs.300, Second time onwards . Rs.150
How to Apply : Direct visit to the clinic

Hospital :
Address : Same
Number of Beds : 13
Criteria : Mentally ill women and men of any age
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

Public Grievance Cell
Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building, P.O. : Barasat
North 24 Parganas 743 201 & DM : (033) 552 3662 DSWO (033) 552 7069
District Legal Ser vices Authority . Bangaon
Barasat District Court . Barasat Sadar
P.O. : Barasat . Bar rackpur
North 24 Parganas 743 201 . Basirhat
& (033) 552 3090

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell
Office of the Superintendent of Police
Moyna, P.O. : Barasat
North 24 Parganas
& (033) 542 3055, 538 4496

Special Committee, West Bengal Police
Special Committee, Office of the Superintendent of Police
P.O. : Barasat, North 24 Parganas & (033) 542 3055

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (033) 542 3055
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Bangaon (953215) 55002
. Barasat (033) 552 3361
. Barrackpur (033) 560 0245
. Basirhat (9117) 55333
. Belgharia (033) 577 8100
. Bidhannagar (033) 358 5024
162 Support Service : District Level
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Bangaon (953215) 56931
. Barasat (033) 562 8325
. Barrackpur (033) 560 1100
. Basirhat (9117) 55261
. Habra (9116) 52366
. Hasnabad (9117) 47247
. Naihati (033) 581 3312

PASCHIM MEDINIPUR

Counselling

Prabuddha Bharati Shishutirtha
Inda, P.O. : Khargapur, Block : Khargapur 1, Paschim Medinipur 721 305 & (03222) 725678
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the counselling centre / organisation in specified form
Apply through subdivisional / district level govern-ment officers

Rural Development Association (RDA)
(Head Office) Mirzabazar, P.O. & Dist. : Paschim Medinipur 721 101 & (03222) 62309
Counselling Centre :
• Same Address
• Naikanshot, Block : Sankrail, Paschim Medinipur
• Khajra, Block : Keshiari, Paschim Medinipur
• Rajabasa, Beltala, Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Shramajibee Mahila Samity
(Head Office) 324, Basunagar, P.O. : Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas 743 275 & (033) 538 4779
Counselling Centre : Barangi, P.O. & Block : Dantan, Paschim Medinipur
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Women residing in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre in specified form

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Shelter: Short Stay homes

All India Women.s Conference (AIWC)
Bhagabati Debi Mahila Samity, Vill. & P.O. : Khirpai, Paschim Medinipur 721 232
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 35
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women Women in the age group of 18 to 36 Women fighting legal cases
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children upto the age of 5 are allowed to stay
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Homes for Destitute Women

Missionaries of Charity
(Head Office) 54/A, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata 700 016 & (033) 249 7115
Name of the Home : Nirmal Hriday
Address : Malancha Road, P.O. : Nimpur (Khargapur), Paschim Medinipur 721 304
Phone Number : (03222) 75397
8 Capacity : 45
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Mentally ill women Christian candidates get priority
With/Without Children : Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Duration of Stay : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality /Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Working Women’s Hostel

Bharatio Red Cross Samity
Vidyasagar Road, P.O. & Dist. : Paschim Medinipur 721 101 & (03222) 62438
Name of the Hostel : Bharatio Red Cross Samity Working Women.s Hostel
Address : Tantigeria, P.O. : Vidyasagar Viswavidyalaya, Paschim
Medinipur 721 101
Phone Number : (03222) 68389
Capacity : 120
Criteria : Women with monthly income less than Rs. 3000
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Fees : Deposit Rs. 400, refundable
Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs. 500
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary documents

Social Welfare and Rural Development Society
Konnagar, P.O. & Block : Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur 721 212 & (03225) 55230
Name of the Hostel : Same
Address : Nischindipur, P.O. & Block : Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur 721 212
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women with monthly income less than Rs. 3000
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Monthly lodging charge Rs. 200, boarding charges extra
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary documents

West Bengal SC/ST Minority Welfare Association
Najarganj, P.O. & Dist. : Paschim Medinipur 721 101 & (03222) 63426
Name of the Hostel : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 140
Criteria : Working women
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs. 650
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary documents

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Nivedita Gramin Karma Mandir
Vill. & P.O. : Manikpara, Block : Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur 721 513 & (03222) 30223
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 225 + 30 (for Lodha community)<
Criteria : Orphans
Abandoned girls
Girls in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with . Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth Certificate of the child and income certificate of the family
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Shelter: Old Age Homes (Senier Citizens)

Child and Social Welfare Society
Markonda Chak, P.O. : Bishnupur Bazar, Block : Sobang, Paschim Medinipur 721 144 & (03222) 49244
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Old women and men from Hindu families
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home
Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

Social Welfare and Rural Development Society
Konnagar, P.O. & Block : Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur 721 212 & (03225) 55230
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Kushpata, P.O. : Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur 721 212
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

West Bengal SC/ST Minority Welfare Association
Najorganj Project Complex, P.O. & Dist. : Paschim Medinipur 721 101 & (03220) 63426
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home
Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Pan-chayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Alokendu Bodh Niketan
(Head Office) P-1/4/1, CIT Scheme, VII-M, VIP Road, Kankurgachhi, Kolkata 700 054 & (033) 337 7433
Name of the Home : Same
Address : P.O. : Khirpai, Paschim Medinipur
Capacity : 40
Criteria : Mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Expenses for special services to be borne by the inmates
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Pratibandhi Punarbasan Kendra
Dewanmaro, P.O. : Nimpura, Paschim Medinipur & (03222) 753430
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Mentally or physically handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education

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Shelter: Special Shelters

Sanlaap
(Head Office) 38B, Mahanirban Road, Kolkata 700 029 & (033) 464 9596 / 702 1286 -87
Type of Shelter : Home for rescued child prostitutes and vulnerable children of sex workers
Address : Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur
Capacity : Flexible
Criteria : Girls, in the age group of 6 to 18 Children of sex workers Women or girl children vulnerable to prostitution
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Programmes : Vocational training

Public Grievance Cell
Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building
P.O. & Dist. : Paschim Medinipur 721 101 & DM : (03222) 62571
DSWO (03222) 65488 -90, extn. 207
District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts:
District Court . Jhargram
P.O. & Dist. : Paschim Medinipur 721 101 . Khargapur
& (03222) 62970 . Ghatal

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell
Medinipur Police Station
P.O. & Dist. : Paschim Medinipur & (03222) 62716

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (953222) 62609
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Administration
. Medinipur Sadar (03222) 62125 / 62126, extn. 207
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)
. Jhargram (953221) 55072
. Khargapur (953222) 755973
Circle Inspector (CI)
. Belda (953229) 55273
. Binpur (953221) 60336
. Debra (953229) 44177
. Ghatal (953225) 55075
. Gopiballabhpur (953221) 66004
. Jhargram (953221) 55085
. Keshpur (953222) 62125 Extension 235
. Khargapur (953222) 725972
. Mahisadal (953224) 40242
. Paschim Medinipur Sadar (953227) 82253

PURBA MEDINIPUR

Kalyanshree Mahila Samity
Vill. : Brajalalchak, P.O. : Dakshin Chak, Block : Haldia, Purba Medinipur 721 654 & (03224) 84652
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Monday – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

Midnapore International Rural Development Society (MIRDS)
Vill. : Ghoshpur, P.O. : Haur, Block : Panskura 1, Purba Medinipur 721 131 & (03228) 42204
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Sunday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

Vivekananda Lokshiksha Niketan
(Head Office) Faridpur, P.O. : Dakshin Dauki, Block : Contai 2, Purba Medinipur 721 464 & (03220) 84059
Counselling Centre : Purba Kumarpur, Block : Contai, Purba Medinipur
Phone Number : (03220) 58510
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organization

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre : Medinipur Branch : Dipak Basu, Manik Bandyapadhyay Marg
Chhotobazar, Paschim Medinipur 721 101
Phone Number : (03222) 62517
Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Flexible
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to the legal aid centre

Rural Development Association (RDA)
Mirzabazar, P.O. & Dist. : Paschim Medinipur 721 101 & (03222) 62309
Legal Aid Centre : Same Address Criteria : Women residing in this district
Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday . 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

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Shelter: Working Women’s Hostel

Medinipur District Council for Social Welfare
Aklabad, P.O. : Egra, Purba Medinipur 721 429 & (03220) 44055
Name of the Hostel : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Working women
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Admission fee Rs. 100, non refundable Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs. 800
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary Documents

Moyna Vivekananda Kanya Vidyapith

P.O. : Paramanandapur, Block : Moyna, Purba Medinipur 721 644 & (03228) 36123
Name of the Hostel : Moyna Vivekananda Vidyapith Working Women.s Hostel
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Working women
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs. 550

How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary documents

Narendrapalli Unnayan Sanstha
Town Padumbasan, P.O. : Tamluk, Purba Medinipur 721 636 & (03228) 68256
Name of the Hostel : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 20
Criteria : Women with monthly income less than Rs. 3000
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Monthly lodging charge Rs. 200, boarding charges extra
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary documents

Vivekananda Lokshiksha Niketan
Faridpur, P.O. : Dakshin Dauki, Block : Contai 2, Purba Medinipur 721 464 & (03220) 84059
Name of the Hostel : Same
Address : Purbakumarpur, P.O. : Contai (School Bazar), Purba Medinipur 721 401
Phone Number : (03220) 58510
Capacity : 52
Criteria : Women with monthly income less than Rs. 3000
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Fees : Deposit Rs. 1000, refundable
Monthly lodging charge Rs. 500, boarding charges extra
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary documents

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Contai State Welfare Home
P.O. : Contai, Purba Medinipur
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 150
Criteria : Girls in the age group of 6 to 13
Girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from District Mass Education and Extension Officer

Sainpukur Matri Sevika Samity
Vill. : Uttarbar, P.O. : Chabukia-Uttarbar, Block : Bhagabanpur 1, Purba Medinipur 721 144
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Orphans
Abandoned girls
Girls in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training
Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

Vivekananda Janaseva Kendra
Vill. & P.O. : Bakcha, Block : Moyna, Purba Medinipur 721 642
& (03228) 60318 / 60513
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 150
Criteria : Orphans
Girls in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

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Shelter: Old Age Homes (Senier Citizens)

Amar Seva Sangha
Vill. & P.O. : Ryne, Block : Panskura 2, Purba Medinipur 721 130 & (03228) 56214
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women and men, 60 year
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home
Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home

Barabari Netaji Seva Sangha
Vill. : Barabari, P.O. : Barabari (Dakshin), Block : Bhagabanpur 2, Purba Medinipur 721
460
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Vill. : Bajkul, P.O. : Kismat Bajkul, Block :
Bhagabanpur 2, Purba Medinipur 721 655
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home
Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Pan-chayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

Bikramnagar Udayan Sangha
Bikramnagar, P.O. : Heria, Block : Khejuri 1, Purba Medinipur 721 430 & (03220) 76237
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

Seulipur Udayan Club
Seulipur, P.O. : Paschimbar, Block : Bhagabanpur 1, Purba Medinipur 721 144 & (03220) 49327 / 74329
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

Vivekananda Lokshiksha Niketan
Faridpur, P.O. : Dakshin Dauki, Purba Medinipur 721 464 & (03220) 84059
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women and men, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Barabari Netaji Seva Sangha

Vill. : Barabari, P.O. : Barabari (Dakshin), Purba Medinipur 721 430 & (03220) 74288
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Bajkul, P.O. : Kismat Bajkul, Block : Bhagabanpur, Purba Medinipur 721 655
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Deaf / dumb / mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Girls and boys, till 18 years of age
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Contai Deaf and Dumb School
Athilagori, Saraswatitala, P.O. : Contai, Purba Medinipur 721 401 & (03220) 58915
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Deaf / dumb girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Nimbarko Math Pratibandhi Shiksha Niketan
Baikunthopur, P.O. : Shankarpur, Purba Medinipur
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 70
Criteria : Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Vidyasagar Blind Vocational Training Institute
Vill. & P.O. : Doriachak, P.S. : Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur & (03228) 51220
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 68
Criteria : Deaf / mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Vivekananda Mission Ashram
Viveknagar, P.O. : Chaitanyapur, Block : Haldia, Purba Medinipur 721 645 & (03224) 86221 / 86959
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 165
Criteria : Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education

Public Grievance Cell
Office of the District Magistrate
P.O. : Tamluk, Purba Medinipur 721 336 & DM : (03228) 66098 DSWO (03228) 66094/66800

Police: Important Phone Numbers

Superintendent of Police (SP) (953228) 69580
Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)

• Contai (953220) 55003
• Haldia (953224) 74878
• Tamluk (953228) 66063

Circle Inspector (CI)

• Bhupatinagar (953220) 76366
• Contai (953220) 55136
• Egra (953220) 44258
• Nandakumar (953228) 75255
• Tamluk (953228) 66061

PURULIA

Counselling

Kalyan
Bongabari, P.O. : Vivekananda Nagar, Block : Purulia 2, Purulia 723 147 & (03252) 22906 / 24101
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Mental illness
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except holidays
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

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Legal Aid

Kalyan
Bongabari, P.O. : Vivekananda Nagar, Block : Purulia 2, Purulia 723 147 & (03252) 22906 / 24101
Legal Aid Centre : Same Address
Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday . 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer Assistance for fighting case in court
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Socio Legal Aid Research and Training Centre (SLARTC)
(Head Office) P112, Lake Terrace, Kolkata 700 029 & (033) 464 6098
Legal Aid Centre : Shishu Shiksha Kendra Road, P.O. : Purulia, Block : Purulia 2, Purulia 723 102
Phone Number: (03252) 22314
Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems Property related disputes Violence at the workplace
Days / Timings : Monday, Wednesday, Friday . 8 a.m. to 12 noon
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to the legal aid centre

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Shelter: Working Women’s Hostel

Drabir Samaj Kalyan Society
Chargali, P.O. : Shiholi, Block : Purulia 2, Purulia & (03252) 25017
Name of the Hostel : Same
Address : Nilkuthi Danga, P.O. & Dist. : Purulia 723 101
Phone Number : (03252) 24713
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Women with monthly income less than Rs. 3000
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Registration fee Rs. 100
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary documents

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Sarada Ashram Welfare Home
Vill. & P.O. : Lagda, Block : Purulia 2, Purulia 723 102 & (03252) 25 631
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Orphans, Children of destitute women Street children
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

Manbhum Drishti Pratibandhi Shikshayatan
Vill. & P.O. : Vivekanandanagar, Purulia 723 147
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 88
Criteria : Blind girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Manbhum Muk-O-Badhir Vidyapith

Amdiha, P.O. : Dulmi Nadiha, Purulia 723 102 & (03252) 22987
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 65
Criteria : Deaf / dumb girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education

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Shelter: Special Shelters

Leprosy Mission
(Head Office) 259A, A. P. C. Road, Kolkata 700 009 & (033) 350 9500
Type of Shelter : Home for leprosy and recovered leprosy patients, unable to work
Address : Purulia Leprosy Home and Hospital P.O. Box 9, Purulia 723 101
Phone : (03252) 22492 / 23184
Capacity : 26
Criteria : Leprosy patients Recovered leprosy patients Destitute men and women
Duration of Stay : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation / home with doctor.s certificate

Public Grievance Cell
Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building
P.O. & Dist. : Purulia 723 101 & DM : (03252) 22302 DSWO (03252) 23278
District Legal Ser vices Authority Subdivision Courts :
District Court Raghunathpur
P.O. & Dist. : Purulia 723 101, Purulia Sadar
& (03252) 22339

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell
Office of the Superintendent of Police
P.O. & Dist. : Purulia
& (03252) 22304, 23211

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (03252) 22304
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Head Quarter

• Purulia Sadar (03252) 23208

Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)

• Raghunathpur (953251) 55338

Circle Inspector (CI)

• Baglota (953254) 55546
• Balarampu (953252) 80431
• Purulia Sadar (953252) 23888
• Kashipur (953251) 44281
• Raghunathpur (953251) 55386

South 24 Parganas
Superintendent of Police (SP) (033) 479 3333
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Administration

• Alipur Sadar (033) 479 1311

Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)

• Baruipur (033) 433 1230
• Canning (9118) 55398
• Diamond Harbour (9174) 55221
• Kakdwip (953210) 56535

Circle Inspector (CI)

• Baruipur (033) 433 8227
• Canning (9118) 55266
• Diamond Harbour (9174) 56375
• Kakdwip (953210) 55180
• Mandir Bazar (9174) 55278
• Sonarpur (033) 480 8100

SOUTH 24 PARGANAS

Counselling

Bagaria Relief Welfare Ambulance Society
Vill. & P.O. : Bagaria, Block : Kulpi, South 24 Parganas 743 332 & (03174) 35326
Counselling Centre : Same Address
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Women from low income groups
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Thursday & Sunday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

Joyprakash Institute of Social Change
(Head Office) DD Block, 18/4/1, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700 064
& (033) 337 6695 / 321 3230
Counselling Centre : Bhabani Bhavan, Alipur, Kolkata 700 027
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply directly to counselling centre

Kamarpole Samaj Kalyan Samity
(Head Office) Kamarpole, P.O. : Sarisha, Block : Diamond Harbour 2,
South 24 Parganas 743 368
Counselling Centre : Newtown, Diamond Harbour, South 24 Parganas
Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Women residing in this district
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Eve teasing
Days / Timings : Monday to Friday – 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. except holidays
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre

Mass Education
(Head Office) Mahamayatala, Garia, Kolkata 700 084 & (033) 477 1447
Counselling Centre :

• Atasura, P.O. : Maitir Hat, Block : Magrahat 2, South 24 Parganas 743 355
• Shaligaria, P.O. : Jugadia, Block : Magrahat 2, South 24 Parganas
• Katapukur, P.O. : Urelchandpur, Block : Magrahat 2, South 24 Parganas

Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence Mental illness
Days / Timings : Centre 1 : Monday to Friday – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Centre 2 & 3 : Flexible
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre

Shramajibee Mahila Samity
(Head Office) 324, Basunagar, P.O. : Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas 743 275 & (033) 538 4779
Counselling Centre :

• Branch : Kulpi Shikshakpalli, P.O. : Paschim Gopalnagar, P.S. : Kulpi, South 24 Parganas,
  & (03174) 66317
• Branch : Milan More, Dakshin Raipur, P.S. : Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas
• Branch : Raidighi Moyrar Mahal , P.S . : Raidighi , South 24 Parganas , & (03174) 70485
• Branch : Ghosher Chak, P.S. : Mathurapur, South 24 Parganas
• Branch : Ghoradal, P.S. : Mathurapur, South 24 Parganas
• Branch : Narayanpur No. 1 Gheri, P.O. & Block : Namkhana, South 24 Parganas

Persons Counselled : Affected women and their families
Issues Addressed : Family disputes and violence
Mental illness
Days / Timings : Sunday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Apply : Apply directly to the counselling centre in specified form

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Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)
(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre :

• Behala Branch : Debagshu Dasgupta, P-202, Unique Park, Behala, Kolkata 700 034, & (033) 468 0475
• Baruipur Branch : Subhashish Ghosh, Kachharibazar, P.O. Baruipur, South 24 Parganas 743 302, & (033) 433 8182
• Diamond Harbour Branch : Deashish Chowdhury, Plaza Corner, Sarishahat P.O. Sarisha, South 24 Parganas 743 368, & (03174) 55909
• Santoshpur-Metiabruz Branch : Krishna Mazumdar, Bidhangarh, Kolkata 700 066

Types of Cases Addressed : Family violence Marital problems Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Flexible
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to the nearest legal aid centre

Legal Aid Centre :

• Moyramahal, P.O. : Raidighi, Block : Mathurapur 2, South 24 Parganas 743 383 & (03174) 70485
• Narayanpur No. 1 Gheri, P.O. & Block : Namkhana, South 24 Parganas
• Kulpi Shikshak Palli Samity, P.S. : Kulpi, South 24 Parganas, & (03174) 66317
• Milan Road, South Raipur, P.S. : Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems Property related disputes Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Flexible
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer Assistance for fighting case in court
Fees : Apply to Kulpi Shikshak Palli Centre with Rs.50
Scope for Shelter : Alternative shelter available
How to Apply : Apply directly to the legal aid centre in specified form

Suchetana
Mastikari, P.O. : Dakshin Barasat, Block : Joynagar, South 24 Parganas 743 372 & (03218) 43778
Legal Aid Centre : Same Address
Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems Property related disputes Violence at the public place
Days / Timings : Monday . 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
Fees : Legal counselling fee . Rs. 50
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation

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Shelter: Short Stay homes

Association for Social Health in India (ASHI)
West Bengal Branch, (Head Office) 9, Ashoke Avenue, Kolkata 700 047 & (033) 471 1599
Name of the Home : Shakuntala Ashram
Address : Narkeldanga, P.O. : Shyampur, South 24 Parganas
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children not allowed
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home with recommendation from local
Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

Mahila Seva Samity
(Head Office) 8, Government Place, Kolkata 700 062 & (033) 248 3005
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Mahila Mandal O Shishu Bikash Kendra, Vill. : Gazipur,
P.O. : Rajpur, Block : Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas
Phone Number : (033) 477 9603
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Women facing family violence or disputes Destitute women
Women in the age group of 18 to 36
Duration of Stay : Upto 3 years
With/Without Children : Children are allowed to stay with their mother
Legal Counselling/Aid : Legal counselling provided, if required
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from local Panchayat / Municipality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Homes for the Orphans

Loreto Girls. Junior High School and Welfare Home
Vill. & P.O. : Morapai via Usti, South 24 Parganas 743 355
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Orphans
Girls in the age group of 5 to 18
Girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from District Mass Education and Extension Officer

Sarada Ramkrishna (Shishu O Mahila) Sevashram
(Head Office) Marjada, P.O. : Hotor, South 24 Parganas 743 302 & (03218) 40440 / 40534
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Madhubati, P.O. : Dostipur, Block : Falta 2, South 24 Parganas
Capacity : 150
Criteria : Orphans
Girls in the age group of 5 to 18
Girls from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with .
Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

Society for the Protection of Children in India
Vijaybhumi, P.O. : Joka, South 24 Parganas 700 104
& (033) 467 2807 / 467 3291
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 245
Criteria : Orphans
Girls and boys, in the age group of 5 to 18
Girls and boys, from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Girls till 18 years of age
Boys till 12 years of age
Programmes : Vocational training
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with recommendation from District Mass Education and Extension Officer

St. Anne.s Convent
Gobarchak, P.O. : Nepalganj, Block : Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas 743 508 & (033) 436 9073
Name of the Home : Sadhana Sadan
Address : Same
Capacity : 80
Criteria : Orphans, Girls from below the poverty line Christian candidates get priority
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Programmes : Education
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home

The Philanthropic Society of the Orthodox Church
(Head Office) 2A, Library Road, Kalighat, Kolkata 700 026 & (033) 464 2997
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Bakeshwar, O.N.G.C. Road, P.O. : Nepalganj, Block :
Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas
Capacity : 200
Criteria : Orphans
Girls and boys, from below the poverty line
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Programmes : Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with .
Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

Vivekananda Child Welfare Home
Pukurberia, P.O. : Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas 743 347 & (03210) 55268
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Orphans
Abandoned girls
Girls in the age group of 5 to 18
Duration of Stay : Till 18 years of age
Programmes : Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with .
Recommendation from local Panchayat / Munici-pality / Block Development Officer / MLA / MP Birth certificate of the child and income certificate of the family

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Shelter: Old Age Homes (Senier Citizens)

Mahila Seva Samity
(Head Office) 8, Government Place (North), Kolkata 700 062 & (033) 248 3005
Name of the Home : Mahila Mandal O Shishu Bikash Kendra
Address : Vill. : Gazipur, P.O. : Rajpur, P.S. :Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas
Phone Number : (033) 477 9603
Capacity : 24
Criteria : Women, 60 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Not available
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Primary health care facilities
Fees : Deposit Rs. 2500
Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs.650
How to Apply : Apply to the head office / home

Mass Education
(Head Office) Mahamayatala, Garia, Kolkata 700 084 & (033) 477 1447
Name of the Home : Atasura Briddhashram
Address : Atasura, P.O. : Maitirhat, Block : Mograhat
2, South 24 Parganas 743 355
Capacity : 35
Criteria : Women and men, 40 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Not available
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home
Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
Fees : Deposit Rs. 5000, refundable Monthly lodging and boarding charges Dormitory . Rs. 1500
Single Room . Rs. 2500
How to Apply : Apply directly to the home

Nishtha

Subuddhipur, Deypara, P.O. : Baruipur, South 24 Parganas 743 302 & (033) 433 1925 / 9865
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 40
Criteria : Women and men, 55 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : No
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Treatment by the doctor of the home Expenses for treatment to be borne by the inmates
Fees : Deposit Rs. 8500
Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs. 1000
How to Apply : Apply to the organization

Vivekananda Child Welfare Home
Vill. : Pukurberia, P.O. & Block : Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas 743 347 & (03210) 55268
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 25
Criteria : Women and men, 50 years and above
Shelter for Abandoned Old Women : Yes
Duration of Stay : For rest of the life
Facility for Treatment : Free treatment by the doctor of the home Sent to hospitals for treatment, if required
Fees : Monthly lodging and boarding charges Rs. 350
How to Apply : Apply to the office of the Block / District Social Welfare Officer with recommendation from local Pan-chayat / Municipality / MLA / MP

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Shelter: Homes for Handicapped Women

B. D. Human Peace Mission
(Head Office) Shashon, Biswaspara, P.O. : Baruipur, South 24 Parganas
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Domdoma, P.O. : Brindakhali, Block : Baruipur, South 24 Parganas
Phone Number : (03118) 60071
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Durbachati -Sundarbans Special School
Vill. : Durbachati, P.O. : Paschim Surendranagar, Block : Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 10
Criteria : Blind / deaf / mentally handicapped girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

Helen Keller Badhir Vidyalaya
Boraghola, Krishakpalli, Mukundapur, Kolkata 700 078 & (033) 426 7731
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 100
Criteria : Deaf girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organization
Programmes : Vocational training Education
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation with disability certificate from government

South Sunderbans Educational Institute for Deaf
Barodapur, South 24 Parganas
Name of the Home : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 35
Criteria : Deaf girls and boys, above 6 years
Duration of Stay : Upto school leaving
Facility for Treatment : Expenses for treatment provided by the organisation
Programmes : Vocational training Education

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Shelter: Special Shelters

Sanlaap
(Head Office) 38B, Mahanirban Road, Kolkata 700 029 & (033) 464 9596 / 702 1286 – 87
Type of Shelter : Home for rescued child prostitutes and vulnerable children of sex workers
Address : Narendrapur, South 24 Parganas
Capacity : Flexible
Criteria : Girls, in the age group of 6 to 18 Children of sex workers Women or girl children vulnerable to prostitution
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Programmes : Vocational training

Tagore Society for Rural Development
14, Khudiram Bose Road, Kolkata 700 006 & (033) 543 0678
Type of Shelter : Short stay home & skill training centre
Address : Rangabelia, P.O. : Gosaba, South 24 Parganas 743 307
Phone Number : (03218) 36531 / 36087
Capacity : 50
Criteria : Women residing in Sunderbans region Destitute women / widow / women in distress
Women interested to learn vocational training conducted by the organisation
Duration of Stay : Flexible
Programmes : Vocational training

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Services for Mental Illness

Antara
Hariharpur, P.O. : Dakshin Gobindopur, Block : Baruipur, South 24 Parganas 743 353 & (033) 437 8484 / 0593

• Outdoor Clinic : Same Address.
  Vill. & P.O. : Noorpur, Block : Diamond Harbour 1, South 24 Parganas
  Days / Timings : Centre 1 : Tuesday . 12 noon to 3 p.m.
  Centre 2 : Monday, Wednesday, Thursday &
  Saturday . 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Fees : Expenses for treatment . Rs. 50
• Shelter :
  Address : Same
  Capacity : 70
  Criteria : Women in the age group of 17 to 70, advised by doctors of
  the outdoor clinic of the organisation
  Duration of Stay : Flexible
  Facility of Treatment : Treatment facility available
  Fees : Daily expenses for lodging, boarding and treatment Rs. 100
  Programmes : Vocational training

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Public Grievance Cell

Office of the District Magistrate Collectorate Building Alipur Kolkata 700 027
& DM : (033) 479 3713 DSWO (033) 479 2206

District Legal Services Authority	Subdivision Courts :
Alipur Court	Baruipur
Alipur, Kolkata 700 027	Canning
& (033) 479 9906	Diamond Harbour
	Kakdwip

Women Cell, West Bengal Police
Officer in Charge
Women Cell	Officer in Charge
Office of the Superintendent of Police	Women Cell, Jadavpur Police Station
Alipur,	Kolkata 700 032
Kolkata 700 027	& (033) 473 0146 / 4150
& (033) 479 3333

UTTAR DINAJPUR

Legal Aid

Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR)

(Head Office) 18, Madan Baral Lane, Kolkata 700 012 & (033) 237 6459
Legal Aid Centre :

• Raiganj Branch : Dr. Sudeb Saha, Kharmuja Ghat Road, Tulsitala, P.O. : Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur
• Kushmondi Branch : Subal Das, P.O. Kushmondi, Uttar Dinajpur 733 132
• Kaliaganj Branch : Alokeranjan Das, Vill. : Manibag, P.O. : Kaliaganj, Uttar Dinajpur 733 129

Types of Cases Addressed: Family violence, Marital problems, Property related disputes
Days / Timings : Flexible
Nature of Assistance: Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply: Apply directly to the nearest legal aid centre

Raiganj Birnagar Brajagopal Gramin Unnayan Mahila Khadi Samity
Birnagar, P.O. & Block : Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur 733 134
Legal Aid Centre : Same Address
Criteria : Women residing in this district
Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems Property related disputes Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday . 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
Fees : Applicants to bear the minimum expense
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form

Raiganj Cooperative Mahila Sammiloni Limited
Netaji Palli, Station Road, P.O. : Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur 733 134 & (03523) 51950
Legal Aid Centre : Same Address

• Baria Samaj Kalyan Matrimongol O Shishu Kalyan Kendra, P.O. : Taharpur, Uttar Dinajpur
• Hindu Milan Mandir, P.O. : Raipur, Uttar Dinajpur Criteria : Women residing in this district

Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems Property related disputes Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Centre 1 & 2 : Monday to Saturday . 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Centre 3 : Everyday . 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Monday
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to legal aid centre in specified form

Shripur Mahila O Khadi Unnayan Samity

Birnagar, P.O. & Block : Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur 733 134 & (03523) 52038
Legal Aid Centre : . Same Address

• Vill. : Kaichdangi, P.O.: Lahanda, Uttar Dinajpur
• Vill. : Tilna, P.O. : (Tilna), Itahar, Uttar Dinajpur

Types of Cases Addressed : Marital problems Property related disputes Violence at the public place / workplace
Days / Timings : Monday to Saturday . 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nature of Assistance : Legal counseling Assistance of lawyer
How to Apply : Apply directly to legal aid centre in specified form

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Shelter: Working Women’s Hostel

Raiganj Socio Economic Development Society
College Para Road, P.O. : Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur 733 134 & (03523) 55093
Name of the Hostel : Same
Address : Same
Capacity : 30
Criteria : Women working in this subdivision (non-residents of this town)
Women with monthly income less than Rs. 8000
Duration of Stay : While they are working
Fees : Monthly lodging charge Rs. 150, boarding charges extra
How to Apply : Apply to the organisation in specified form with necessary documents

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Public Grievance Cell

Office of the District Magistrate P.O. : Karnajora (Raiganj) Uttar Dinajpur 733 130
& DM : (03523) 52925 DSWO (03523) 55028

District Legal Ser vices Authority	Subdivision Courts:
District Court	Raiganj
P.O.: Karnajora (Raiganj)	Islampur
Uttar Dinajpur 733 134 & (03523) 51506

Women Cell, West Bengal Police

Officer in Charge
Women Cell Office of the Superintendent of Police
Karnajor, P.O. : Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur
& (03523) 52454

Police: Important Phone Numbers
Superintendent of Police (SP) (03523) 52461
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), Head Quarter

• Raiganj (03523) 52228

Subdivisional Police Officer (SDPO)

• Islampur (03526) 55056

Circle Inspector (CI)

• Islampur (03526) 55039
• Karandighi (03525) 52282
• Raiganj (03523) 58310

 

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Support Services: State Level

Rural Health Development Centre
Add: Village Jamuna, PO Baragam, Dakshandinajpur, Balurghat – 733128, West Bengal
Tel: 91-3523-271159
Email:
onda_rhdemda@sanchnet.in
Contact: Ratan Sarkar
Purpose: Aged, Agriculture, Child welfare, Disaster management, Education, Forestry, Health, Rural Development, Sanitation, Training, Water, Women’s issues

West Bengal Social Welfare Advisory Board
Bhabani Bhavan, Alipur, Kolkata 700 027
Phone: (033) 479 3940
Pourpose: Support for Women in Crisis Situations:
• Destitute Home for women facing violence and family problems in the age group of 1 8 to 4 5 years
• Voluntary Action Bureau refers cases to counselling centres aided by the Board located in different districts of West Bengal
Contact: Day & Time: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except government holidays

Directorate of Social Welfare
Government of West Bengal, Juvenile Court Building Salt Lake, Kolkata 700 064,
Phone: (033) 358 0160, 337 0732
Support for Women in Crisis Situations:
• Shelter for persons from economically weaker sections
– Short Stay Homes for destitute and deserted women , women facing violence , in the age group of 15- 3 5 years
– Old Age Homes for women & men above 6 0 years
– Day Care Centres for women & men above 5 0 years
– Orphanages for girls and boys in the age group of 6- 1 8 years.
There are two kinds of homes :
– Those that are directly under the state gover nment
– Those that are run by NGOs and aided by the state government
• Assistance for Dowry-related Harassment:
– Counselling, legal and police assistance
• Day & Time: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except government holidays

West Bengal Commission for Women
10, Rainey Park, Kolkata 700 019
Phone: (033) 474 5608, Fax : (033) 475 1324, 474 5609
Support for Women in Crisis Situations:
• For women facing violence within the home , at the workplace , in public places and in custody
• Assistance includes counselling and legal advice
• Day & Time: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except government holidays.

West Bengal Human Rights Commission
Bhabani Bhavan, 3 rd floor, Alipur, Kolkata 7 0 0 0 2 7
Phone: (033) 479 9618, 479 7727, 479 1629 Fax: (033) 479 9633
Support to Persons in Crisis Situations:
• Persons facing violence in gover nment offices , hospitals and educational institutes , in custodies such as jails and remand homes etc .
• Offenders to be state government employees
• Looks into cases of torture , molestation , harassment , rape and death etc
• Day & Time: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except government holidays

West Bangal State Legal Services Authority, West Bengal
City Civil & Sessions Court Building (1 st floor) 2 & 3, Kiron Sankar Roy Road, Kolkata 700 001 Phone: (033) 248 3892, Fax: (033) 248 4235
Nature of Support:
• Free legal assistance for families with annual income less than Rs 15,000
• Providing advocate at state expenses
• Settling cases through Lok Adalat
• Day & Time: Monday to Saturday, 1 0 a .m. to 5 p .m. except 2nd & 4th Saturdays & government holidays

Directorate of Mass Education Extension

Government of West Bengal
Bikash Bhavan, 9 Th Floor, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700 064 Phone: (033) 334 0307
Nature of Support:
• Schools for handicapped children for girls and boys of the categories deaf & dumb, visually impaired and mentally retarded
• Welfare homes for girls and boys of age group6- 1 8 years , orphans or other wise from families with annual income below Rs .11,000. School facilities available
• Day & Time: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except government holidays

Women Cell, CID, West Bengal Police
Bhabani Bhavan, Alipur, Kolkata 700 027 Phones: (033) 479 1901
Support to Women in Crisis Situations:
• Women facing all kinds of atrocities , at home , in public places and in workplace can approach the CID
• Women can request the CID for inquiry in particular matters related to atrocities on women
• Women can also submit petitions to CID regarding investigations of cases pertaining to all police stations in West Bengal
• Women from all over the state can approach
• Day & Time: Monday to Friday, 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except government

Rajya Sainik Board
B Block, 2 nd Floor, Writers Buildings, and Kolkata 7 0 0 0 0 1 Phone: (033) 214 4643
Nature of Support:
• Referral ser vice in counselling & legal advice
• Day & Time: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm except government holidays.

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Support Services: Government Agencies

District Committee for Protection of Women’s Rights
The Committee for Protection of Women.s Rights has been set up under the Department of Women & Child Development & Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal for assisting in and prevention of crimes against women. This Committee has been set up in each district in the District Social Welfare Office, with District Magistrate as the Chairperson.

Support to Women in Crisis Situations: The Committee enjoys the power to provide legal aid and also monitor the registration, incidence, investigation and disposal of cases relating to atrocities against women.
– Day & Time: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except government holidays

District Committee On Dowry Prohibition
The District Committee on Dowry Prohibition has been set up under the Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal as per the Dowr y Prohibition Act (1961). This Committee has been set up in each district in the District Social Welfare Office, with District Magistrate as the Chairperson.
Support to Women in Crisis Situations: Counselling, legal aid, police assistance
. Day & Time: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except government holidays

Zilla Sainik Board

The Zilla Sainik Board, amongst its many activities, looks after the welfare
of wife and children of in-ser vice, ex-ser vice and deceased sainiks.
Nature of Support :
Referral service in counselling and legal advice
How to apply :
. Written application to the Secretar y, Zilla Sainik Board
. Day & Time : Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except government holidays

Zilla Sainik Board
[Address & Phone Number according to district]
10-A, Nandan Road, Bhawanipur, Kol-700 025
Services Offered: Support for De-addiction
Contact Number: 2419 1174
Email:
aakolkata_ig03@rediffmail.com
Work Hours: Mon to Sat, 2 pm to 6 pm

Barddhaman & Birbhum
Zilla Sainik Board Barddhaman
Baranilpur, P.O. : Sripalli
Barddhaman 713 103
& (0342) 62782

Dakshin & Uttar Dinajpur
Zilla Sainik Board Balurghat
P.O. : Balurghat
Dakshin Dinajpur 733 101
& (03522) 58175

Darjiling
Zilla Sainik Board Darjiling
Sainik Bhavan, Kachhari Compound
P.O. & Dist. : Darjiling 734 101
& (0354) 54056

Haora & Hugli
Zilla Sainik Board Haora
District Collectorate
P.O. & Dist. : Haora 711 101
& (033) 660 3794

Jalpaiguri & Koch Bihar
Zilla Sainik Board Jalpaiguri
Muhuripara
P.O. & Dist. : Jalpaiguri 735 101
& (03461) 22848

Murshidabad, Nadia & Malda
Zilla Sainik Board Nadia
Collectorate Building
P.O. : Krishnanagar, Nadia 741 101
& (03472) 52287

North 24 Parganas
Zilla Sainik Board North 24 Parganas
Bankim Smriti Sangrahashala
1st Floor (Near Zilla Parishad Bhavan)
P.O.: Barasat, North 24 Parganas 743 201 & (033) 562 8538