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Anyone can find themselves in a difficult situation that they are unable to resolve on their own and may need advice or a helping hand from someone else. In the Czech Republic, there is a well-developed and relatively well-functioning social system that helps prevent people from falling through the net.<\/em><\/p>\n In this chapter, you will learn whom to contact if you find yourself in a crisis situation and where to seek help. We hope that you will never have to use these services, but it is good to know they are available.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can lose your home and become homeless quite quickly. Most often, the reason is some kind of hardship related to divorce, serious illness, loss of employment (together with a loss of regular income), seizure of assets, etc.<\/p>\n If you find yourself in a situation where you have \u201clost the roof over your head\u201d, contact the following organisations, which offer advisory services as well as overnight accommodation, basic sanitation, food, and clothing.<\/p>\n The national umbrella organisation bringing together entities that deal with the issue of homelessness is the S.A.D.<\/strong> platform (S\u00ed\u0165 akt\u00e9r\u016f pro domov, z.s.). Its website<\/a> contains a map of organisations that provide services to people in need.<\/p>\n Some Prague-based organisations that help people experiencing homelessness can be found here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong> <\/p>\n The following organisations provide information about drug-related issues, help with addiction treatment and provide free syringe exchanges to help prevent the spread of illnesses among drug users.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Karol\u00edny Sv\u011btl\u00e9 18, 110 00 Prague 1<\/p>\n +420 222 221 124<\/p>\n stredisko@dropin.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.dropin.cz<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Na Skalce 819\/15, 150 00 Prague 5<\/p>\n +420 283 872 186<\/span><\/p>\n kacko@sananim.cz <\/a><\/p>\n www.sananim.cz<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mezi\u0161kolsk\u00e1 1120\/2, 169 00 Prague 6<\/p>\n +420 233 355 459 +420 777 161 138<\/p>\n poradna@prevcentrum.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.prevcentrum.cz<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unfortunately, foreign nationals often become victims of labour exploitation. Victims are lured by false promise of well-paid work and are then exploited, most often through forced labour. Very often, the victims are also obliged to repay debts for job placement, borrowed work equipment etc. This is a form of human trafficking. It includes both labour and sexual exploitation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are concerned that you or someone you know may be a victim of exploitation, contact one of the following NGOs which provide help and advice:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n +420 222 717 171, <\/span>mobile phone: +420 603 153 465 (available 24\/7<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n pomoc@strada.cz<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n www.strada.cz<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lond\u00fdnsk\u00e1 44, 120 00 Prague 2<\/p>\n +420 736 764 706<\/span><\/p>\n magdala@caritas.cz<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n www.caritas.cz<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bolzanova 1, 110 00 Prague 1<\/span><\/p>\n +420 224 234 453<\/span><\/p>\n kancelar@rozkosbezrizika.cz<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n www.rozkosbezrizika.cz<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n You can also contact the Police of the Czech Republic directly by calling 158!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n Any kind of violence, including violence within the family, is an offence. Domestic violence is not limited to physical violence but also includes long-term humiliation or verbal abuse.<\/p>\n Domestic violence knows no limits. It can take place between people of the same nationality, as well as in a mixed couple consisting of a Czech person and a foreign national. Foreign nationals who become victims of domestic violence experience the same pain and humiliation as other people, but compared with Czech citizens, their position is often even more disadvantaged. Their vulnerability may be caused by a lack of knowledge of the Czech language, limited awareness of their rights, social isolation, and restrictions related to their residence in the CR. For these reasons, they may be easy targets. They may not know how to defend themselves effectively or may be afraid to do so. They are usually dependent on a family member who uses violence against them. It may also be difficult for them to access professional services, or they may not trust such services.<\/p>\n Baranova 33, Prague 3<\/p>\n +420 224 224 379, 603 547 450<\/p>\n poradna@refug.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.migrace.com<\/a><\/p>\n SIMI provides free legal, social and psychosocial counselling in Czech, Russian, English, and French. Other languages can be provided through interpreting by an intercultural worker.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n D\u011blnick\u00e1 213\/12, Prague 7 (personal consultations only; accommodation is provided elsewhere at a private address)<\/p>\n info@acorus.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.acorus.cz<\/a><\/p>\n NONSTOP telephone line: 283 892 772<\/p>\n ACORUS provides emergency assistance, including emergency accommodation at a private address, asylum accommodation at a private address, counselling for people endangered by domestic violence, legal information for victims of crimes committed in connection with domestic violence, and flats providing subsequent accommodation assistance at a private address. Services are provided in Czech; other languages are available in cooperation with SIMI and intercultural workers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n U Trojice 2, 150 00 Prague 5<\/p>\n +420 257 317 100<\/p>\n bkb.praha@bkb.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.bkb.cz<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chel\u010dick\u00e9ho 39, 130 00 Prague 3<\/p>\n +420 281 911 883, +420 734 510 292<\/p>\n icpraha@csspraha.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.csspraha.cz\/intervencni-centrum<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Plze\u0148sk\u00e1 66, 150 00 Prague 5<\/p>\n +420 608 22 22 77<\/p>\n poradna@profem.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.profem.cz<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Podolsk\u00e1 242\/25, 147 00 Prague 4<\/p>\n +420 241 432 466<\/p>\n SOS line: +420 602 246 102<\/p>\n info@rosa-os.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.rosa-os.cz<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gambling, or addiction to gambling, is an illness that can lead to debts of hundreds of thousands or even millions of Czech crowns, loss of employment, friends, and family, and serious health problems.<\/p>\n Most often, gamblers are addicted to slotmachines or card games (including online versions).<\/p>\n For advice and help, contact the following organisation:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n +420 775 122 273<\/p>\n info@stopzavislosti.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.stopzavislosti.cz<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anyone can get into financial difficulties that may culminate in debts or seizure of assets. If you find yourself in such a situation, contact the following NGOs, which provide information about resolving debts, arranging payment schedules, personal bankruptcy, etc.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n L\u00e1ze\u0148sk\u00e1 2, 118 00 Prague 1<\/p>\n +420 736 620 894<\/p>\n lidevnouzi@maltezskapomoc.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.maltezskapomoc.cz<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Americk\u00e1 22, 120 00 Prague 2<\/p>\n +420 222 922 240<\/p>\n poradna@financnitisen.cz<\/a><\/p>\n www.financnitisen.cz<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Anyone can find themselves in a difficult situation that they are unable to resolve on their own and may need advice or a helping hand from someone else. 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Loss of Housing & Homelessness<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Link:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nDrug Addiction<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Drop In, o. p. s. <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Sananim, o. s.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Prev-Centrum <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Labour Exploitation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
How do you know that you have become a victim of human trafficking?<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
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La Strada<\/strong><\/h4>\n
P.O. Box 305, Prague 1, 111 21<\/span><\/h4>\n
Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague – Magdala project\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n
ROZKO\u0160 bez RIZIKA (Bliss without Risk)<\/em><\/b><\/h4>\n
Domestic Violence<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nIf you become a victim of domestic violence or know someone who may be a victim, contact the Police of the CR directly (tel. 158) or one of the following specialised NGOs:
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SIMI (Association for Integration and Migration)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
ACORUS – a centre for people endangered by domestic violence<\/strong><\/h4>\n
B\u00edl\u00fd kruh bezpe\u010d\u00ed (White Circle of Safety<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Intervention Centre Prague <\/strong><\/h4>\n
proFem, o. p. s. <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Rosa, o. s. <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Gambling<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Stop z\u00e1vislosti, o. s. (Stop Addiction<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Debts and Bankruptcy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Maltese Aid<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Counselling in Stringency<\/strong><\/h4>\n