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Author: Iga Arciszewska | Publish date: 04 March 2022

Help to Ukraine – where to look for help and information in Ełk

04 March 2022, Author: Iga Arciszewska

Citizens of Ukraine who need help can report to the information and coordination point in Ełk Centre for Social Revitalization "Stajnia" (Kościuszki 27A Street) or call the hotline 886 935 870. A consultant will give you information. Assistance is also provided by Caritas of the Diocese of Ełk). You can also use the free support of a psychologist and a lawyer.

Citizens of Ukraine who came to Ełk and need help can:

  • report to the point information and coordination at the Ełk Centre for Social Revitalization "Stable" (Kościuszki 27A);
  • call the hotline 886 935 870 - a consultant will provide information;
  • contact Caritas of the Diocese of Ełk (ul. Msgr. Mariana Szczęsny 1, tel: +48 87 441 70 00).

Contact persons at Caritas:

  • Mrs. Urszula (telephone 506 053 468) - accepting items from local points and segregation
  • Ms. Paulina (tel. 87 441 70 00) - issuing parcels for refugees from Ukraine reporting places ready to receive refugees (addresses   private)
  • S. Tabita (87 441 70 35) - accepting items from local points and segregation of family accommodation Ukrainian in Ełk

 

Free therapeutic help and psychological

City Ełk has launched free help for people in crisis in connection with the situation on Ukraine. Psychological, socio-therapeutic and psychological support will be provided social for the inhabitants of our city of Ukrainian origin.

You can get help by registering at 87 732 61 11 or 503 467 401 in the Ełk Centre for Social Revitalization "STAJNIA" at 27A Kościuszki Street.


Free legal aid

Attorneys from Ełk with the support of The City of Ełk organizes a point of free legal advice for refugees from Ukraine. The point will be located in the Ełk Center for Social Revitalization "Stajnia" ul. Kościuszki 27A (entrance C ). Advice will be given with the participation of language speakers Ukrainian.

Advice will be given during on-call time from 7 March to 31 March 2022 from Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 17:00. Depending on your needs, the period the provision of advice may be extended.


Free health care for citizens of Ukraine in Elk

With free health care citizens of Ukraine who will come to Ełk will be able to use in the following cells of "Pro-Medica" Sp. z o.o.:

  • Hospital at 24 Baranki Street (as part of the Chamber Admissions and hospital wards);
  • Specialist clinics located at ul. Konopnickiej 1; Baranki 24 ; Armii Krajowej 29/31;
  • GP Gp Clinic at Baranki Street 24.

In a state of sudden threat to life and health, assistance will also be provided by Medical Rescue.
Pro-Medica also provides the possibility of vaccination against COVID-19.


Information on staying in Poland

People fleeing from Ukraine from armed conflict, which do not have assured place of stay (accommodation) in Poland, they can go to the point reception. They will receive information about their stay in Poland, a meal, basic medical care, a place to rest and will be im indicated temporary accommodation. All refugees will have provided access to free medical care and Polish health care. Citizens Ukraine whose residence permits have expired do not have to leave the Polish. Residents of Ukraine seeking refuge in Poland, they do not have to worry about the legality of their stay.