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Support and services for refugees in Estonia

Asylum in Estonia is managed by the Estonian Refugee Council and offers essential information for people seeking protection in Estonia. Alongside details about services and support, you’ll also find updates on ERC’s events, trainings, and other useful resources to help you build your life here.

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Counselling service with pre-registration
Have questions or need advice? We offer support to help you navigate life in Estonia.
Mental health hotline
Free Ukrainian-language mental health support through a confidential hotline. In Estonia, call (+372) 8000 044 624.
MindSpring groups
The groups provide an opportunity share experiences and find practical and emotional support for life in a new country.
Parenting support “Let’s talk about children”
A preventive mental health approach that empowers parents to support their children's wellbeing.
Trainings
We provide free adaptation support trainings on a range of topics such as e-services, employment, legal matters, residence permits, and many others. Find out…
Community events
We host regular community events to support language learning, youth engagement, and community integration.
Entrepreneurship and employability programmes
We support people with refugee backgrounds to build stable livelihoods through entrepreneurship and employability programmes.
Useful information
Find practical information about life in Estonia.

About Estonian Refugee Council 

The Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) is a rights-based humanitarian organisation that stands for the rights and well-being of crisis-affected people. 

Established in 2000, the Estonian Refugee Council has grown to become the largest humanitarian organisation in the Baltics. ERC works and has presence in six countries: Estonia, Ukraine, Armenia Georgia, Jordan, and Lebanon. ERC provides immediate assistance in emergencies and supports crisis-affected people in rebuilding their lives.

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ERC’s newsletter provides information and updates for refugees. The newsletter is in Russian language and is sent out twice a month. 

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