Akureyri

Protection of Children

Icelandic Red Cross

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Víkurhvarf 1, Kópavogur 203
Phone
570 4000
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is
Free
Free

Vinnumálastofnun Akureyri

referral from social services for refugees

Address
Skipagata 14, 600 Akureyri
Phone
515
E-mail
nordurland.eystra@vmst.is

The office is open Mon-Thu from 09:00-13:00 and Fri from 09:00-12:00.

Free

Red Cross Akureyri

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Viðjulundur 2, 600 Akureyri
Phone
570 4270
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is

Some asylum seekers are based in Akureyri. Information about available services for the asylum seekers in Akureyri can be found here. opening hours Monday to Friday 13:00 - 17:00. Saturday 12:00 - 16:00. Sunday Close

Free

Education

Vinnumálastofnun Akureyri

referral from social services for refugees

Address
Skipagata 14, 600 Akureyri
Phone
515
E-mail
nordurland.eystra@vmst.is

The office is open Mon-Thu from 09:00-13:00 and Fri from 09:00-12:00.

Free

Þroskahjálp (Throskahjálp)

Support to persons with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Address
Háaleitisbraut 13
Phone
588 9390
E-mail
throskahjalp@throskahjalp.is

Working hours every working day from 09.00 - 16.00. Phone calls consultations and appointments from 10.00 - 14.00

Free

Gender-based violence

Icelandic Red Cross

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Víkurhvarf 1, Kópavogur 203
Phone
570 4000
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is
Free
Free

Red Cross Akureyri

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Viðjulundur 2, 600 Akureyri
Phone
570 4270
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is

Some asylum seekers are based in Akureyri. Information about available services for the asylum seekers in Akureyri can be found here. opening hours Monday to Friday 13:00 - 17:00. Saturday 12:00 - 16:00. Sunday Close

Free

Police

If you are, or know someone who is experiencing violence or is a victim of another type of crime, contact the police.

Phone
444 1000

Call 112 in case of any safety or security emergency.

Free

Health

Vinnumálastofnun Akureyri

referral from social services for refugees

Address
Skipagata 14, 600 Akureyri
Phone
515
E-mail
nordurland.eystra@vmst.is

The office is open Mon-Thu from 09:00-13:00 and Fri from 09:00-12:00.

Free

Þroskahjálp (Throskahjálp)

Support to persons with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Address
Háaleitisbraut 13
Phone
588 9390
E-mail
throskahjalp@throskahjalp.is

Working hours every working day from 09.00 - 16.00. Phone calls consultations and appointments from 10.00 - 14.00

Free

Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support

Icelandic Red Cross

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Víkurhvarf 1, Kópavogur 203
Phone
570 4000
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is
Free
Free

Vinnumálastofnun Akureyri

referral from social services for refugees

Address
Skipagata 14, 600 Akureyri
Phone
515
E-mail
nordurland.eystra@vmst.is

The office is open Mon-Thu from 09:00-13:00 and Fri from 09:00-12:00.

Free

Red Cross Akureyri

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Viðjulundur 2, 600 Akureyri
Phone
570 4270
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is

Some asylum seekers are based in Akureyri. Information about available services for the asylum seekers in Akureyri can be found here. opening hours Monday to Friday 13:00 - 17:00. Saturday 12:00 - 16:00. Sunday Close

Free

Þroskahjálp (Throskahjálp)

Support to persons with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Address
Háaleitisbraut 13
Phone
588 9390
E-mail
throskahjalp@throskahjalp.is

Working hours every working day from 09.00 - 16.00. Phone calls consultations and appointments from 10.00 - 14.00

Free

Other

Red Cross Iceland - Tracing

Service or support for family reunification and tracing family members - Restoring Family Links. While the process is decided by the relevant authorities, the tracing team of the Red Cross can support you in the process.

Address
Víkurhvarf 1, Kópavogur 203
Phone
570 4000
E-mail
tracing@redcross.is

We kindly ask that you contact us first by email if you need an appointment and write a brief description of your case relevant to family reunification or a lost family member and the need of tracing request.

Free

Red Cross Clothing shops in Akureyri

The Icelandic Red Cross runs around 19 stores all over Iceland and is the biggest clothing distributor in Iceland. The stores are a vital part in our fundraising team and when you buy clothes at the Red Cross store they become alive again, you also support environmental friendly shopping and the profits are used in our various humanitarian programs.

Address
Vidjulund 2

you can get clothes and shoes in low prices

Free

Icelandic Red Cross

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Víkurhvarf 1, Kópavogur 203
Phone
570 4000
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is
Free
Free

Vinnumálastofnun Akureyri

referral from social services for refugees

Address
Skipagata 14, 600 Akureyri
Phone
515
E-mail
nordurland.eystra@vmst.is

The office is open Mon-Thu from 09:00-13:00 and Fri from 09:00-12:00.

Free

Red Cross Akureyri

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Viðjulundur 2, 600 Akureyri
Phone
570 4270
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is

Some asylum seekers are based in Akureyri. Information about available services for the asylum seekers in Akureyri can be found here. opening hours Monday to Friday 13:00 - 17:00. Saturday 12:00 - 16:00. Sunday Close

Free

Police

If you are, or know someone who is experiencing violence or is a victim of another type of crime, contact the police.

Phone
444 1000

Call 112 in case of any safety or security emergency.

Free

Directorate of Immigration / UTL

UTL is processing all the asylum claims and, helps with the legal aid in the process. You can contact them through email in case you need a lawyer. in your asylum case.

Address
Dalvegur 18, 201 Kópavogur
E-mail
utl@utl.is

Office hours: Monday to Thursday 09.00-14.00 and Fridays from 09.00-12.00

Free

Icelandic Human Rights Office

The Centre provides legal counselling for immigrants on the issues of human rights violations in Iceland. It is necessary to book an appointment beforehand.

Address
Túngata 14, 101 Reykjavík
Phone
552 2720
E-mail
info@humanrights.is

Counselling for immigrants is open on Tuesdays and Fridays between 10 am and 4 pm. Please book an appointment first by phone or by sending an email.

Free

Protection

Red Cross Iceland - Tracing

Service or support for family reunification and tracing family members - Restoring Family Links. While the process is decided by the relevant authorities, the tracing team of the Red Cross can support you in the process.

Address
Víkurhvarf 1, Kópavogur 203
Phone
570 4000
E-mail
tracing@redcross.is

We kindly ask that you contact us first by email if you need an appointment and write a brief description of your case relevant to family reunification or a lost family member and the need of tracing request.

Free

Police

If you are, or know someone who is experiencing violence or is a victim of another type of crime, contact the police.

Phone
444 1000

Call 112 in case of any safety or security emergency.

Free

Directorate of Immigration / UTL

UTL is processing all the asylum claims and, helps with the legal aid in the process. You can contact them through email in case you need a lawyer. in your asylum case.

Address
Dalvegur 18, 201 Kópavogur
E-mail
utl@utl.is

Office hours: Monday to Thursday 09.00-14.00 and Fridays from 09.00-12.00

Free

Icelandic Human Rights Office

The Centre provides legal counselling for immigrants on the issues of human rights violations in Iceland. It is necessary to book an appointment beforehand.

Address
Túngata 14, 101 Reykjavík
Phone
552 2720
E-mail
info@humanrights.is

Counselling for immigrants is open on Tuesdays and Fridays between 10 am and 4 pm. Please book an appointment first by phone or by sending an email.

Free

Þroskahjálp (Throskahjálp)

Support to persons with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Address
Háaleitisbraut 13
Phone
588 9390
E-mail
throskahjalp@throskahjalp.is

Working hours every working day from 09.00 - 16.00. Phone calls consultations and appointments from 10.00 - 14.00

Free

Recreation

Icelandic Red Cross

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Víkurhvarf 1, Kópavogur 203
Phone
570 4000
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is
Free
Free

Red Cross Akureyri

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Viðjulundur 2, 600 Akureyri
Phone
570 4270
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is

Some asylum seekers are based in Akureyri. Information about available services for the asylum seekers in Akureyri can be found here. opening hours Monday to Friday 13:00 - 17:00. Saturday 12:00 - 16:00. Sunday Close

Free

Þroskahjálp (Throskahjálp)

Support to persons with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Address
Háaleitisbraut 13
Phone
588 9390
E-mail
throskahjalp@throskahjalp.is

Working hours every working day from 09.00 - 16.00. Phone calls consultations and appointments from 10.00 - 14.00

Free

Shelter / non-food items

Icelandic Red Cross

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Víkurhvarf 1, Kópavogur 203
Phone
570 4000
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is
Free
Free

Vinnumálastofnun Akureyri

referral from social services for refugees

Address
Skipagata 14, 600 Akureyri
Phone
515
E-mail
nordurland.eystra@vmst.is

The office is open Mon-Thu from 09:00-13:00 and Fri from 09:00-12:00.

Free

Red Cross Akureyri

The Icelandic Red Cross has branches all over Iceland that work according to our strategy in disaster services, with migrants, in health projects, clothing projects and more.

Address
Viðjulundur 2, 600 Akureyri
Phone
570 4270
E-mail
asylum@redcross.is

Some asylum seekers are based in Akureyri. Information about available services for the asylum seekers in Akureyri can be found here. opening hours Monday to Friday 13:00 - 17:00. Saturday 12:00 - 16:00. Sunday Close

Free

Womens´ Health (Sexual and Reproductive Health)

Vinnumálastofnun Akureyri

referral from social services for refugees

Address
Skipagata 14, 600 Akureyri
Phone
515
E-mail
nordurland.eystra@vmst.is

The office is open Mon-Thu from 09:00-13:00 and Fri from 09:00-12:00.

Free

Services based in Akranes are available to the asylum seekers based in Akranes and, also for those that are based in Glymur (Hvalfjörður)

Some asylum seekers are based in Akureyri. Information about available services for the asylum seekers in Akureyri can be found here..

Asylum seekers living in Bifröst can find the information about the services here.

Some of the asylum seekers are also living in Hafnarfjörður. You can read here about available services.

If you live in Kopavogur, you can see here the locations that are available to you and the asylum seekers in this municipality.

Locations and working hours of services for asylum seekers that are based in Reykjavík.