Support Groups in Athens
English-speaking support groups and meetings in Athens for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information...
Below find information on the various support organisations and helplines in Athens. While some have English-speaking staff and volunteers, there is no guarantee that English will be spoken.
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Drug Abuse
- HIV/AIDS
- Cancer Support
- Women's Support
- Family Support
- Family Planning and Sexual Health
- Mental Health
- Children's Support
- Newcomer's Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous in Greece has a website with information on AA Greece and local meetings in English.
- Alcoholics Anonymous
At: Zinonos street 4, 104 37 Athens
Tel: 210 522 0416 - For information on English-speaking meetings: Click here
Drug Abuse
Narcotics Anonymous hold local weekly open and closed meetings in Attica. Most of the meetings take place in Greek, however, there are some foreign language, including English meetings in Athens.
- For a list of meetings in Athens and Attica: Click here
- For information or help Tel: 210 347 4777 between 18:30 and 20:00
OKANA is an organisation for drug addicts and their families. The website has information on recovery programmes and treatments in Greece.
HIV/Aids
HIVAIDS.gr is a Greek medical site about HIV and AIDS with information on the HIV test, living with HIV, AIDS clinics and patients' rights. They also have an information and help line:
Synthesis is an HIV/AIDS support group (in Greek).
Cancer Support
The Hellenic Cancer Society is a non-profit organisation providing information on cancer and campaigning for prevention and the establishment of hospices in Athens and Thessaloniki. They have an Open Telephone line for moral support and help with many issues related to cancer, including information on state facilities for treatment and social services.
- Hellenic Cancer Society (in Greek)
Tel: 210 640 1200
At: An. Tsoha street 18-20, Athens
email
The Neo Humanist Centre organises a monthly support group for women with breast cancer or that have had breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer Support Group
At: Themidos street 46, 151 24 Maroussi
Tel: 210 806 0389
email
Women's Support
The Hellenic Association for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse aims to raise public awareness on sexual abuse, promote and support treatment programmes and eliminate sexual victimisation.
Women who have been victims of abuse or violence can contact one of the offices of Counseling For Women Victims of Violence. The offices and the emergency line can provide legal advice, support and social assistance.
- Tel: 210 331 7305
Athens Office at: Nikis street 11, 105 57 Athens
email
Open: from 08:30-18:00 - Piraeus office at: Alkiviadou street 76, 185 32 Piraeus
Tel: 210 411 2091
email
Open: from 08:30-18:00
Family Support
SOS Missing Children is a helpline providing support and information for parents of missing children. The helpline operates in ten countries in Europe and is available 24/7.
- SOS Missing Children
Tel: 116 000
The Archdiocese of Athens (KESO) operates a Family Support Centre and can provide shelter and support for women who have been victims of abuse.
- Family Support Centre
At: Akadimias street 95, 106 71 Athens
Tel: 210 381 1274 / 210 384 1536
Family Planning and Sexual Health
The Family Planning Association of Greece (FPAG) provides information and education on planned parenthood and all family planning issues.
- FPAG
At: Alkaiou street 10, 115 28 Athens
Tel: 210 728 6332
email
Mental Health
The National Center for Immediate Social Assistance (EKAKB) provides crisis counselling and support for all mental and social issues.
- EKAKB
At: Vassilissis Sofias avenue 135, 115 28 Athens
Tel: 213 203 9706
Two centres for children's mental health are available in Athens.
- Child Mental Health Center (IKA)
At: Arahovis street 17 and Ippokratous street, 106 80 Athens,
Tel: 210 360 4919 / 210 364 1681
email
Children's Support
A national helpline is available for children who are in danger or suffer from physical harm and abuse.
- National Helpline (in Greek)
Tel: 10 56
Newcomer's Groups
The American Women's Organization of Greece helps newcomers in Greece to integrate in their new environment. They organise a number of events and social activities, as well as voluntary work and community services.
- American Women's Organization of Greece (A.W.O.G.)
Tel: 210 362 4115
email
Newcomers in Athens is an informal group providing help and support to newcomers in north and central Athens.
Athens Wing is an international networking group, open to women of all nationalities.
- Athens Wing
Tel: 210 608 5173 / 694 757 0690