Project Description

The aim of the Action entitled “Provision of Psychological and Social Support to Asylum Seekers and Beneficiaries of International Protection-INFO-BUS” (Action [No.2] – (Priority 1 – Action C Annual Programme 2012) is to provide social and psychological support in asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection. Counselling and training in new skills at an individual level is intended to mitigate the effects of social and psychological difficulties in the target group, due to past negative experiences or/and because of present difficult living conditions and functionality. The information is supported both by the creation of a multi-lingual website, as well as audio sound information (translated into 5 languages). In addition, an objective is the indirect advocacy of the target group in asserting their rights, as defined by the legislation. Telephone communication and support will be also offered. Finally, a scientific manual will be developed including information about social and psychological support for other specialists and/or entities that wish to deal with this area in the future. The support will be provided by a mobile unit called INFO-BUS.