European SOS 112
The number 112 can be dialled to reach emergency services – medical, fire and police – from anywhere in Europe. This Pan-European emergency number 112 can be called from any telephone (landline, pay phone or mobile cellular phone). Calls are free. It can be used for any life-threatening situation, including:
- Serious medical problems (such as accident, unconscious person, severe injuries, chest pain, seizure)
- Any type of fire (house, car)
- Life-threatening situations (crimes)
- Information on the 112 number from the European Commission website
Crisis and Helplines
| Alcohol/drug addiction helpline | Tel: 210 361 7089 |
| Drug abuse helpline | Tel: 1031 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Tel: 210 522 0416 |
| National Centre for Immediate Social Assistance – EKAKB | Tel: 197 |
| HIV/Aids support | Tel: 210 722 2222 |
| SOS Crisis helpline | Tel: 197 |
| Children’s helpline | Tel: 1056 |
| Women’s abuse helpline | Tel: 210 331 7305 |
| Citizen’s helpline | Tel: 1595 |
Pharmacies
In general, pharmacies in Greece are open Monday and Wednesday from 08:00-14:30, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00-14:30 and 17:30- 20:00.
At least one local pharmacy will be open at any time of the day. Details of and schedule for this “duty pharmacy” can be found in every pharmacy window and in the local newspapers.
- To find a pharmacy on duty in Athens Tel: 14 944
Hospitals
There are many state hospitals that work on an on-call rotation. Public and some private hospitals provide emergency services. To find out which hospital is on duty for emergencies:
- Tel: 14 944 or 171