Distribution of Goods
Bridges distributes clothing, food, and other non-food items to refugee families that are not otherwise supported by other organizations. Individuals and families are allotted a certain number of items that they can freely choose from our distribution spaces at Bridges.
Referrals to Services
Bridges provide many services and referrals to undocumented individuals, asylum seekers, and refugees including first registration appointments, legal information, appointments with the asylum offices, tax numbers (AFM), social security numbers (AMKA), follow up in family reunion procedures, transportation cards, unemployment cards, and school registration. Additionally, Bridges will help provide medical services by scheduling appointments for public hospitals.
Ultimately, Bridges seek to help displaced individuals and families answer the question, "How do I live in Greece?"
Counseling
Bridges offers counseling services to those who desire a safe place where they feel heard to begin processing their journeys and hardships. There are experienced counselors and social workers on staff that work with individuals and families daily to ensure they get their psychological needs as well as their physical and spiritual needs met.
Legal Information
Bridges acts as an advocate for those within the refugee community. Staff at Bridges are available to meet with individuals throughout the week to discuss their personal situation and advocate for their legal rights. Bridges provides legal access to asylum services within Greece.
Social Care
Bridges, as a recognized NGO, has developed excellent collaborations with both governmental and non-governmental sectors in order to provide its services.
Trained and highly skillful case workers meet daily on one per one base with the refugees who are reaching our door, listening, informing, directing, encouraging and providing solutions.