Athens and all of Greece
Where to find help
Emergency numbers, official services and recognised organisations. The services listed here are free.
Information checked on October 11, 2026
Emergency numbers and helplines
- 112Emergency (all languages)
- 100Police
- 166Ambulance
- 199Fire service
- 108Coast guard
- 15900Violence against women (24/7)
- 1056Children at risk (24/7)
- 15107Children alone without shelter
- 1109Human trafficking
- 197Social emergency line (shelter, crisis)
- 10306Psychological support (24/7)
- 1018Suicide risk (24/7)
Official services
- 210 698 8500Asylum Service — call centre
- 210 698 8660Asylum Service — recorded information (10 languages)
- 213 212 8400Ministry of Migration — call centre
- 1555EFKA — AMKA and AMA (appointments)
- 1535Public hospital appointments
- 14900Primary health care centres
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InformationUNHCR Help Greece
Official information on asylum, rights, health, school and work in Greece, also in Farsi.
- Official
Ministry of Migration and Asylum
Official Greek government website: asylum applications, the Asylum Service, online services and call centre.
- Legal
Greek Council for Refugees
Legal and social support, interpretation and psychosocial help for refugees and asylum seekers. Dari/Farsi line (Viber, WhatsApp): +30 690 703 5832.
- +30 210 380 0990
- 25 Solomou, 10682 Athens
- Health
Doctors of the World Greece
Medical care and support in several places in Greece, also for people without papers or insurance.
- Women
Melissa Network
A network of migrant and refugee women: mutual support, learning and action against gender-based violence.
- 18 Ferron, Victoria Square, 10434 Athens
- Social & work
SolidarityNow
Solidarity Centres in Athens and Thessaloniki: free services, social inclusion and access to work.
- +30 210 822 0883
- 2 Domokou & Filadelfeias, 10440 Athens
- Legal
Refugee Legal Support
Free legal advice and family reunification support, with a team based in Athens.
- Legal
Equal Rights Beyond Borders
Free legal aid and representation throughout the asylum process, including family reunification.
- Legal
HIAS Greece
Legal assistance, with priority for vulnerable people, and mental health support.
- Health
PRAKSIS
Free health care and social support, with a community centre in Athens.
- Women
Diotima Centre
Legal aid, psychosocial support and counselling for women facing gender-based violence.
- 210 324 4380
- 43A 3is Septemvriou, 10433 Athens
- Children & youth
METAdrasi
Interpreters, protection of unaccompanied children, and education and integration programmes.
- Children & youth
ARSIS
Support for young people at risk, with a shelter for unaccompanied minors in Athens.
- Social & work
Generation 2.0 RED
Athens-based organisation: legal counselling, employability support and non-formal education.
- Social & work
Caritas Hellas
Counselling centres, language classes, children’s activities and employability programmes.
- Community
Greek Forum of Refugees
A refugee-led association that promotes refugees’ rights and participation.
- Family tracing
Hellenic Red Cross
Tracing service to help find family members, and support for vulnerable people.
- +30 210 523 0043
- 21 3is Septemvriou, 10432 Athens
- Children & youth
National helpline for children alone (NERM)
Emergency accommodation, registration and support for homeless children alone. In Dari and Farsi. Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00, Sat 11:00–19:00.
migration.gov.gr National helpline for children alone (NERM) (new tab)
- Children & youth
The Smile of the Child
24/7 SOS line for children (1056), also for missing children (116000), with Farsi and Arabic interpreters.
- Health
Babel Day Centre
Psychological and psychiatric support for migrants, with interpreters (Farsi, Pashto…). Monday to Friday; adults can come without an appointment.
- +30 210 861 6280
- 72 Ioanni Drosopoulou, Athens
Detailed guides
- Your path
- Applying for asylum
- Your documents
- Health
- Mental health
- Legal aid
- Family reunification
- Housing & daily life
- Frequent questions
Official sources
Information checked on October 11, 2026. Rules can change: always confirm with the official service or a support organisation.
- UNHCR Help Greece — Emergency services help.unhcr.org
- UNHCR Help Greece — Access to healthcare help.unhcr.org
- UNHCR Help Greece — Free legal aid in Athens help.unhcr.org
- Ministry of Migration and Asylum — phone directory migration.gov.gr
- Klimaka / University of Patras — mental health lines mentalcare.upatras.gr
- ICRC Family Links — Hellenic Red Cross familylinks.icrc.org
- ACCMR — GCR helpline accmr.gr
