Multifunctional Centre for Refugees in Athens (MFC Athens)

The Multifunctional Centre for Refugees in Athens (MFC Athens) οffers support and information for refugees in their native languages:

• Information about the situation in Greece, seeking asylum, legal status and rights of refugees
• Information about state agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Referrals to legal aid organizations
• Information and referrals for healthcare, housing, economic support, food and other basic needs
• Individualized social support (such as support in food and non-food items, referrals for medical treatment and psychological support, housing, access to public education for children and other services)
• Assistance with the procedure of renewing residence permits
• Help making appointments at hospitals, clinics, and the Hellenic Red Cross EHS (Educational Health Station)
• Psycho-social support in groups for children, teenagers and adults
• Tele-interpretations with NGOs, state agencies, hospitals and health facilities, public services etc.
• Social meeting place
• Play space and playgroups for children and parents
• After-school learning support and help with homework for children going to public school
• Greek and English language courses for adults and children
• Employability program that includes preparation of CV and motivation letter, support in interview preparation, job counselling seminars, liaising with the labour market
• Volunteer training for people who want to support the refugee population and the services of the Centre
• Recreational activities and events
• WiFi

Additional Information

You need to make an appointment and have a member card to access services at the MFC. To get a member card, you need to register at the MFC.

For more information on the services, call the Hotline at:

• Phone (landline): 00302105140440
• WhatsApp/Viber: 00306934724893

Supported Languages: Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Russian, French, English, Greek, Swahilli, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Turkish, Urdu, Mandingo, Malinke, Susu, Fula and Kissi 

Accessibility & Additional Information

• This service is closed on public holidays: YES
• Appointment required: YES
• How should an appointment be made: Call 00302105140440 and WhatsApp/Viber 00306934724893
• Communication in sign language: NO
• The entrance to this location has a ramp: NO
• This location has an elevator: YES
• This location has female staff: YES
• This location has separate bathrooms for men and women: YES
• All Services Listed Are Free of Charge; YES