Comprehensive health map
Good health does not only mean the absence of physical illness. Holistic or comprehensive heath refers to the search for a good balance between the different yet interrelated aspects of our lives: physical, mental, emotional, relational, spiritual, social and community.
Community
Everything related to the reception policies and outlook of the new country. Reception does not only mean providing accommodation. The need to build a community and forge networks wherever we go is an innate part of human Physical behaviour, and to do so it is first necessary to get to know one Social another. Everything our bodies need to function A person's wellbeing depends on their properly. environment and the resources at their disposal for looking after their health.
Mental Relationships
The type of thoughts we have and Everything linked to establishing healthy the bodily sensations and relationships with other people and emotions that are generated as a having spaces in which we can feel part result. of a community that values and appreciates us.
Emotions Spiritual There are no positive or negative emotions; all Includes everything linked to finding meaning and are necessary for life. This aspect encompasses purpose in our lives. everything related to the responsible management of emotions, with no judgements.
Our health is influenced by many different aspects, and there is something What can we do? To learn more, see our we can do to improve each and every one of them. I am sure you are already list of resources: looking after at least one aspect of your health, since we all have an innate intelligence which instinctively knows what we need and prompts us to improve our wellbeing. However, sometimes we are unaware that we have www.cear-euskadi.org/mapadesalud.pdf these tools and need help to discover and develop them, so that we can then find the resources we need to balance our health. Healthcare resources
What can we do? Some ideas: Good diet; hygiene; physical exercise; sleeping well; routine; visiting a doctor when we need to or seeing other people such as healers.
Physical medicine:
Public health centres: Osakidetza (Basque Health Service)
Doctor’s appointments (generalist and specialist) and emergencies. Information centres: https://www.osakidetza.euskadi.eus/r85-cscent12/es/?r01kQry=tC:euskadi;tF:sanidad_ubicacion;tT:sanidad_cen tro;cO:r01e000000ff26d46212a470b88010910a12c1cba
Osakidetza’s Active Patient Programme
Group workshops that provide information and teach self-care (physical and psychological) and how to manage illness. Information: https://www.osakidetza.euskadi.eus/r85-ckpaes01/es/contenidos/informacion/osapa_escuela_salud/es_objetivo/ programapa.html
Médicos del Mundo (Doctors of the World)
Disease prevention and health promotion, general medicine queries, health workshops. guidance on how to get a health card and other administrative tasks. C/ Bailén 1 bajo. Appointments: 944 79 03 22 - Information on workshops and activities: 658 75 51 94 [email protected] https://www.medicosdelmundo.org/quienes-somos/sedes/munduko-medikuak
Support associations for specific illnesses
A website listing associations that can offer support and help depending on the type of illness. Information: https://www.osakidetza.euskadi.eus/r85-ckcent10/es/contenidos/informacion/asociaciones/es_salud/a.html
Some associations not listed on the website:
Acambi. Asociación de Cáncer de Mama de Bilbao (Bilbao Breast Cancer Association). Egia Jeneralaren Kalea, 33. 944 42 12 83 [email protected] http://acambibizkaia.org/
Aspace Bizkaia. Cerebral palsy association. Calle Julio Urquijo 17 lonja. 944 41 47 21 [email protected] http:// aspacebizkaia.org/
Comisión ciudadana antisida de Bizkaia (Biscay Anti-AIDS Commission). HIV/AIDS prevention and support or care for people suffering from these conditions r C/ Bailén, 13. 944 16 00 55 [email protected] http://www.bizkaisida.com/
/ 1 / Psychosocial healthcare units
Information and healthcare related to sexuality and reproductive health. Three points in Bilbao:
San Ignacio - Deusto. Plaza Aoiz s/n, San Ignacio. 944 75 94 72 [email protected] http://modulodeustosanignacio.org/es/inicio/
Recalde. Camilo Villabaso, 24 lonja. 944 44 98 60
Auzolan. C/ Naja 5. 944 16 36 22 [email protected] http://moduloauzolan.org/
Dentistry: Osakidetza (Basque Health Service)
Free dental diagnosis and tooth extractions. Accessed through your GP.
Cruz Roja: “Quierete” app
This free app provides support for dietary control, physical exercise, sleep hygiene and more.
*Other locations :
Dental Clinic at the University of the Basque Country
Dental care provided by dentistry students of this public university, under teacher supervision. This service is not free though is affordable.
Bº Sarriena s/n- Leioa. Appointments: 946 01 29 41 - 946 01 29 42 [email protected] Cost: https://www.ehu.eus/es/web/clinica.odontologica/tarifak
Hygiene:
Municipal showers
Service provided by Bilbao Town Hall.
Calle Zabala Bruno Mauricio, 18. 944 15 69 15
Physical exercise:
Municipal sports centres
Network of municipal sports centres in Bilbao.
Cost: Prices from 8 to 110 euros. Consult the website for further details and information on memberships. https://www.bilbaokirolak.com/servlet/Satellite/bk/esp/instalaciones--0
Bilbon-Bizi bike loan scheme
Cost: Registered residents in Bilbao: 20 euros per year / Not registered as a resident in Bilbao: 25 euros per year.
Ernesto Erkoreka Plaza, 12. 944 01 00 10 [email protected] https://www.bilbaobizi.bilbao.eus/es/bilbao/
/ 2 / Karmela Bizirik
Self-managed physical activities project: dancing (Latin, tribal and others), boxing, Tai Chi, yoga, self-defence, healthy back, etc. [See Facebook].
Fika, 44, Santutxu [email protected] Facebook: Karmela http://www.karmela.eus
Korrikazaleak
Athletics club in the Rekalde district of Bilbao.
944 34 88 08 [email protected] http://www.korrikazaleak.com/
Bilbao Kirolak Walkers Network
Group led by a facilitator. Walk and discover different areas of Bilbao. Registration not required. Go directly to the designated location. Check details monthly. Information: http://bilbao.net/cs/Satellite?c=BIO_Evento_FA&cid=1279177725521&language=es&pageid=3000094681&pagename=Bil baonet%2FBIO_Evento_FA%2FBIO_Evento
Outdoor fitness circuits
Group led by a facilitator. Take exercise on outdoor gym machines in Bilbao. Registration not required. Go directly to the designated location. Check details monthly. Informations : https://mugiment.eus/es/ekimena/actividades-para-moverse/parques-biosaludables-bilbao/
Parks and gardens in Bilbao
Parks and green spaces in the city. Information: http://www.bilbao.eus/cs/Satellite?cid=3000027522&language=es&pagename=Bilbaonet%2FPage%2FBIO_ listadoEquipamientos
Green loops
Routes through municipal forest parks in the countryside around Bilbao. Access, routes and information: http://bilbao.net/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=3000079660&pagename=Bilbaonet%2FPage%2FBIO_ contenidoFinal
Federación Vizcaína de Montaña (Biscay Mountain Federation)
Mountaineering, walking and trekking.
Martín Barua Picaza 27, 4ª Pl. 944 43 17 34 - 944 44 35 62 [email protected] https://bmf-fvm.org/
List of mountaineering groups: https://bmf-fvm.org/clubes/listado-clubes/
Bilbao Alpino Club (Bilbao Alpine Club)
Group outings and excursions. An affordable registration fee is usually required.
C/ Zabalbide 15 (lonja). 944 33 74 22 - 609 94 33 07 [email protected] http://bilbaoalpinoclub. blogspot.com/
/ 3 / Mundialito de la integración BBK (BBK Integration Mini World Cup)
Solidary football tournament to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the different cultures rooted in the Basque Country. Men’s and women’s categories. Annual activity. Facebook: @mundialitobbk
Federación Vizcaína Ajedrez (Biscay Chess Federation)
Chess community offering various activities, championships and classes. Martín Barua Picaza kalea 27, Kirol Etxea de Miribilla. 944 41 52 31 Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 19:00 to 21:00
*Women-only:
Deusto-San Ignacio Psychosocial Healthcare Unit: Building Bridges
Walk and enjoy yourself in the company of other women. Most Thursdays at 18:00. Meet at the Euskalduna Bridge steps (Deusto side).
944 75 94 72 (ext. 1) - 656 79 37 60 [email protected] http://modulodeustosanignacio.org/es/iniciativa- tendiendo-puentes-zubirik-zubi/
Mujeres del Mundo (Women of the World)
Space offering free-time activities for women. Promotes physical exercise.
C/Fika, 5. Meets on Mondays at 19:30. 944 00 54 17 [email protected]
Updated activities: http://mujeresdelmundobabel.org/otras-actividades/
Club senderismo Botas Lilas, Asociación Mujeres con Voz (Lilac Boots Walking Club, Women with a Voice association)
Group of women who meet up for walks and excursions. Upcoming activities are listed on the blog. Own car not required.
946 52 21 33 - Send a message to this WhatsApp to register: 655 60 38 09 asociacionmujeresconvoz@gmail. com http://mujeresyvoces.blogspot.com.es
*Specifically for children:
Bakuva
Social integration of children in Bilbao La Vieja through sporting and cultural activities.
C/Mina de San Luis 8 946 55 84 80 [email protected] http://bakuva.org/
*Other locations:
Spa Santurzi
Relaxing spa with pools, jacuzzi, water jets, etc.. Cost: €6.00 / €7.50
Centro DeportivoKabiezes. C/ Axular, s/n Santurtzi 944 93 73 29 www.santurtzikirolak.eus/webspa.asp
/ 4 / Mental health resources
What can we do? Some ideas: Identifying, reviewing and ordering our thoughts, using creativity to look for alternative and less- damaging thoughts, mental control techniques, meditation, seeking psychological and psychiatric support when we realise that something is not good.
General:
Osakidetza (Basque Health Service) Mental Health Centres
Ask for an appointment with your GP in your local health centre. You will be referred to psychological and/or psychiatric services.
Psychiatric emergencies in Basurto Hospital Montevideo Etorb, 18. 944 00 60 00 - If necessary, call an ambulance: 112 (ask for a mental health ambulance) https://psiquiatriabasurto.wordpress.com/14-2/
CEAR Euskadi
Psychological healthcare for those receiving support from CEAR.
Calle Cristo 9 bis, 5. 944 24 88 44 [email protected] https://www.cear-euskadi.org
Médicos del Mundo (Doctors of the World)
Activities promoting health (including mental health), social support groups and psychiatric care. C/ Bailén 1 bajo. Prendre rendez-vous: 944 79 03 22 - Information on workshops and activities: 658 75 51 94 [email protected] https://www.medicosdelmundo.org/quienes-somos/sedes/munduko-medikuak
Psychosocial healthcare units
Health, psychological and social care including psychology and psychiatry (adults, children, drug addicts, women). Legal and social services also available. Three points in Bilbao:
San Ignacio - Deusto. Plaza Aoiz s/n, San Ignacio. 944 75 94 72 [email protected] http://modulodeustosanignacio.org/es/inicio/
Recalde. Camilo Villabaso, 24 lonja. 944 44 98 60
Auzolan. C/ Naja 5. 944 16 36 22 [email protected] http://moduloauzolan.org/
Eating disorders:
Acabe, Asociación contra Anorexia y Bulimia de Euskadi (Basque Association Against Anorexia and Bulimia)
Resources for people suffering from eating disorders. Call for an appointment.
C/ Ronda, s/n - 3º Dpto. G (Espacio Ganbara). 946 56 92 03 [email protected] acabebizkaia.org/es/7-2/
/ 5 / Addictions:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Groups therapy for alcoholics. Parroquia S. Felicísimo (salle 9). 944 15 07 51 Times: Closed meetings Tuesdays and Thursdays at 19:30. Open meetings also available. [email protected]
Gizakia
Support for drug addicts and their families.
Madariaga Etorbidea, 63, Bilbao. 944 47 10 33 [email protected] https://www.gizakia.org/es
*Other locations:
Ekintza Aluviz
Rehabilitation and social inclusion of people affected by gambling addiction and other non-substance-based addictions.
Calle San Juan Kalea, 26, Barakaldo. 944 38 86 65 https://ekintzaaluviz.com/
Mental illness:
Avifes
Support for people in Biscay suffering from mental illness and their families.
Santutxu Kalea, 40. 944 45 62 56 [email protected] https://avifes.org/portada/
* Other locations:
Argia Foundation
Support for people suffering from serious mental illness and their families.
C/ Trinidad, 11, Algorta - Getxo. 944 60 70 12 http://argiafundazioa.org/
*Meditation resources, included in the Spiritual Health section.
/ 6 / Emotional health resources
What can we do? Some ideas: Learn to recognise our emotions, accept them, experience them and channel them responsibly; practise being honest with ourselves; talk to people we trust who can listen actively and help us get things off our chest; trust in ourselves.
General:
*All resources listed in the Mental Health section also address Emotional Health. In addition are those listed below.
Hope helpline
Telephone support for times of emotional crisis. Emotional health workshops.
+34 717 00 37 17 https://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/index.php
LGTBI:
ALDARTE
Individual and group therapy for LGBTI people as well as free-time activities and initiatives for demanding your rights.
C/ Berastegi, 5 - 5, Dptos 8 y 9 Bilbao. 944 23 72 96 [email protected] http://www.aldarte.org/es/default.asp
ERRESPETUZ: sociación vasca para la defensa y la integración de las personas LGTBI (Basque Association for the Defence and Integration of LGBTI People)
Workshops, talks and various activities.
C/ Benidorm Nº 1 ntreplanta izq-dcha. 944 76 40 54 - 675 45 93 17 http://errespetuz.blogspot.com.es/
Women:
Tower of Babel: Empowerment and Self-Help
Relational space for immigrant women, run by the Ellacuría Foundation. C/ Padre Lojendio, 2-1º Derecha (Arrupe Etxea). 944 46 59 92 [email protected] http://fundacionellacuria.org/que-hacemos/torredebabel.
*Mujeres del mundo also offers Emotional Health workshops (see Physical Health).
/ 7 / Family, couples, children:
LAGUNGO family guidance centre
Family, couples and individual therapy, including children. Also works with child abuse cases.
C/ Sabino Arana 34, 1º, C. 944 27 64 65 http://www.centrofamiliarlagungo.org/
Bateratu: Asociación Vasca para el Desarrollo a la Mediación y Apoyo (Basque Association for Mediation and Support Development)
Legal, psychological and social information relative to family mediation.
C/ Santutxu, 69. 944 27 77 88 [email protected] http://www.euskadi.eus/mediacion-familiar/web01- a2famil/es/
Etorbide
Support, intervention and treatment for migrant and mixed families. Call for an appointment. C/ Luzarra, 18-1º. 944 75 78 80 [email protected]
Cáritas: FIS (Family and Social Integration service)
Training in basic capabilities, group experience and strengthening the family and community support network. C/ Ribera 8, bajo. 944 02 00 99 [email protected]
*Other locations:
Egintza
Family and child intervention. Also offers a family mediation service. Services also available in Barakaldo, Galdakao, Getxo, Portu and Santurtzi. Call for an appointment.
Plaza Sakona, 5. 650 01 79 49 http://www.egintza.com/indexesp.html
Grief-specific support:
UMAMANITA, support following perinatal and neonatal death
Helps source psychological support for families dealing with the death of their baby.
[email protected] http://www.umamanita.es/
Violence:
Zutitu
Psychological treatment for victims of gender-based violence, family violence and other traumatic experiences.
Campo de Volantín Pasesalekua, 24. 944 45 07 60 [email protected] http://zutitu.com/es/home.aspx
/ 8 / Euskarri
Intervention centre for child-to-parent violence.
C\ Luzarra, 18 – 1º. 944 75 78 80 [email protected] http://www.euskarri.es
SAV : Victim Care Service
Psychological (among other areas) guidance and intervention service for victims of various crimes. C/ Ibáñez de Bilbao, 3-5 (Palacio de justicia). 944 01 64 87 - 900 40 00 28
Prostitution:
Askabide
Psychological support, legal advice, training and job searches to support people affected by prostitution. By appointment only.
C/Amparo 1, Bilbao. 944 16 48 28 [email protected] http://www.askabide.org/
/ 9 / Spiritual health resources
What can we do? Some ideas: Read spiritual books; go to places of worship (church, mosque, synagogue, Buddhist temple, nature, library, our inner world, etc.); pray or meditate; listen to music; view or create art; be recognised as a person; attribute new meaning to our experiences; feel forgiven; forgive ourselves.
Nature:
Green loops
Routes through municipal forest parks in the countryside around Bilbao. http://bilbao.net/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=3000079660&pagename=Bilbaonet%2FPage%2FBIO_contenidoFinal
Parks and gardens in Bilbao
Information about parks and gardens in Bilbao. http://www.bilbao.eus/cs/Satellite?cid=3000027522&language=es&pagename=Bilbaonet%2FPage%2FBIO_listadoEquipamientos www.bilbaofree.net
Culture and art:
Municipal libraries
List of municipal libraries in Bilbao. http://www.bilbao.eus/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1272990835442&language=es&pagename=BibliotecasMunicipales%2FPage%2FB MB_Inicio
Bilbao museums and culture
Museums in Bilbao and days/times of free entry. www.debilbaopues.com/visitar-museos-gratis-bilbao/
Poetry Slam
Poetry tournament held in bars throughout Bilbao. First Wednesday of every month. Facebook: @poetryslambilbao
Buddhist centres (include meditation workshops):
La sabiduría de Nagarjuna (The Wisdom of Nagarjuna)
Buddhist centre offering various activities related to Buddhism and meditation.
634 51 74 65 [email protected] www.nagarjunabilbao.com
/ 10 / Asociación Zen de Bilbao (Bilbao Zen Association)
Retreats, training and meditation. Batalla de Padura, 2 Bis Escalera 2, entreplanta dpto5. 692 08 88 24 [email protected]
Budismobilbao.net
Tibetan Buddhism study, meditation and practice. Free entrance. Open to all, both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. C/Santa Cecilia, 6. 617 34 03 77 [email protected] Times: Tuesday and Thursday at 19:30 (Chenresi and meditation, respectively).
Dojo Zen Bilbao
Zen teachings and meditation. C/ Plaza Moraza (at the end of the plaza on the left, white door). 688 89 81 15 Times: Monday: 19:30 / Tuesday: 07:30 / Wednesday: 19:30 / Thursday: 07:30 / Friday: 08:30 and 19:30 / Saturday: 10:00 http://dojozendebilbao.blogspot.com/
Mosques:
Badr Mosque. Calle Fika, 12.
Assalam Mosque. Begoñazpi, 1.
Al Furqan Mosque. Calle de las Armas, 30.
An Nur Mosque. Calle cortes, 3.
San Francisco Mosque. Calle Dos de Mayo.
Recalde. Calle Moncada, 5.
Churches:
*Each neighbourhood has its own church and/or parish. The following are some of the main ones:
Cathedral Basilica of Santiago. Plaza de Santiago, 1. 944 15 36 27
Basilica of Our Lady of Begoña. Virgen de Begoña, 28. 944 12 70 91
Church of San Nicolas. Plaza San Nicolas s/n. 944 16 34 24
Church of San Antón. Ribera, 24. 944 15 42 62
/ 11 / Relational health resources
What can we do? Some ideas: Take part in activities that enable us to meet other people; sign up to courses where we can learn and meet new people; find out about free-time activities; establish and nurture new friendships; look after the friendships we already have.
General:
CEAR Euskadi
Leisure and free-time group.
C/ Cristo 9 bis, 5. 944 24 88 44 [email protected] https://www.cear-euskadi.org
Médicos del Mundo (Doctors of the World)
Health-promotion activities, social support groups, workshops, etc.
C/ Bailén 1 bajo. 944 79 03 22 [email protected] https://www.medicosdelmundo.org/quienes- somos/sedes/munduko-medikuak
Ignacio Ellacuria Social Centre
Relational support for groups of migrants.
Aita Lojendio Kalea, 2. 944 46 59 92 [email protected] http://fundacionellacuria.org/
Etorkinekin bat
Offers various workshops and free-time activities.
Conde Mirasol 11. 944 16 06 60 [email protected] https://www.etorkinekinbat.org/que-hacemos/atencion- y-orientacion/
Gazteleku
Leisure and free-time activities.
Travesía de Altube, s/n. 944 44 95 96 [email protected] http://www.gazteleku.org/index.php/es/
Kultur Etxe
Leisure, cultural and relational activities. Urazurrutia Kalea, 7. [email protected] Facebook: @bilbikokulturetxe https://bilbozaharrekojaibatzordea.wordpress.com/
/ 12 / Karmela Bizirik
Self-managed project offering leisure and free-time activities: dancing (Latin, tribal and others), yoga, theatre, reflection spaces, Basque language, etc. [See Facebook].
C/ Fika, 44, Santutxu. [email protected] Facebook: Karmela http://www.karmela.eus
Sarean y Asociación Cultural Espacio Plaza (Sarean and Espacio Plaza Cultural Association)
Social and cultural network that organises activities from its base in the San Francisco district.
Plaza del Corazón de Mª, 5. [email protected] Facebook: @sareangunea http://sarean.info
ZAWP
Courses for adults and children: flamenco, theatre, African dance, drawing and others. Free Lindy Hop class on the third Saturday of every month at 21:00.
Deustuibarra, 47. 944 75 95 76 Cost: Prices from 5 to 50 euros. http://www.zawp.org/agenda/
Bilbo Rock
Cultural centre with a concert hall, cinema and workshop rooms offering a variety of activities. Muelle de la Merced, 1. 944 151 306 [email protected] Facebook: @bilborockaretoa http://bilbaogazte.bilbao.eus/
Azkuna Zentroa
Social and recreational centre (library, exhibition hall, common areas).
Arriquíbar Plaza, 4. 944 01 40 14 Facebook: @AzkunaZentroa https://www.azkunazentroa.eus/
BilbaoArte Foundation
Creative centre for developing artistic ideas. Offers free activities on a sporadic basis: film cycles, exhibitions, etc. Urazurrutia Kalea, 32. 944 15 50 97 [email protected] Facebook: @BilbaoArte. Cost: 50 euros per year. http://bilbaoarte.org/
Nightclubs http://www.bilbaoturismo.net/BilbaoTurismo/es/discotecas
Markets and fairs http://mochilaexpres.com/mercadillos-ferias-bilbao/
/ 13 / A walk through the flower market
In Bilbao’s El Arenal park you’ll find flowers and plants which have been directly cultivated and picked by local producers. Every Sunday in the morning. http://www.bilbaoturismo.net/BilbaoTurismo/es/mercados-y-compras/mercado-de-las-flores?fecha=20160101
Calle 2 de Mayo market
Market stalls with a wide range of products (some second hand) including clothing, crafts, books and ornaments. Music and atmosphere. First Saturday of every month. C/ 2 de Mayo, Bilbao
Open your ganbara
Flea market with music and various activities. Held on Sunday mornings. https://espacioopen.com/openyourganbara/
Bilbao Kultura Agenda
A complete and varied cultural agenda for the city. Includes information on activities for children. Available in paper format from libraries, civic centres and tourist offices. Free. Distributed monthly.
*Children’s activities:
Toads and princesses: outdoor activities in Biscay for all the family https://www.saposyprincesas.com/actividades-ninos/vizcaya/aire-libre/
The Corn Exchange Media Library (leisure, reading, library and more)
The library’s first floor has a designated children’s area with games, books and painting.
Arriquíbar Plaza, 4, 48010 Bilbao. 944 01 40 14 https://www.azkunazentroa.eus/az/cast/inicio/mediateka-bbk
Children’s activities in Bilbao
Updated monthly. http://www.bilbaomola.com/planes-ninos-bilbao-2/
LGTBI:
ALDARTE
Leisure and free-time activities for this collective.
C/ Berastegi 5-5º Dptos 8 et 9. 944 23 72 96 [email protected] Monthly calendar of activities: http://aldarte.org/es/default.asp
/ 14 / Women’s associations:
Bagabiltza Fundazioa
Works for full compliance with women’s rights.
Cocherito de Bilbao Kalea, 2, 48004 Bilbao. 944 73 14 44 [email protected] www.bagabiltza.com/es/
Asociación Bidaya para mujeres musulmanas en Euskadi (Bidaya Association for Muslim Women in the Basque Country)
Addresses the cultural, religious, educational, social and human needs of Muslim women living in the Basque Country.
[email protected] - [email protected] https://musulmanasbidaya.wordpress.com/
Ahizpatasuna: Basque and Moroccan Women
Socio-cultural association for Basque and Moroccan women. Works to improve social harmony and cultural exchange. C/ Conde Mirasol, Local 6, Bilbao. Facebook: @ahizpatasuna.
Batukada feminista Mamiki
An organisation that uses music as a tool for raising awareness and promoting feminist activities.
[email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Batukada-Mamiki-289643947766454/
Mujeres del Mundo (Women of the World)
Space offering free-time activities for women. C/Fika, 5. 944 00 54 17 [email protected]
Activities: http://mujeresdelmundobabel.org/otras-actividades/ *Meeting on Mondays at 19:30.
Tower of Babel: Empowerment and Self-Help
All-female meet-up and support group for sharing experiences and offering support and friendship.
C/ Padre Lojendio, 2-1e Derecha (Arrupe Etxea). 944 46 59 92 [email protected] http:// fundacionellacuria.org/que-hacemos/torredebabel
Histeria Kolektiboa
All-female collective with groups based around art, culture and social transformation.
Gorte Kalea, 30-32. [email protected] http://histeriak.org/histeria-kolektiboa/
La Quinta Ola (The Fifth Wave)
Empowerment of women. Activities, workshops and meetings.
[email protected] https://laquintaola.net
/ 15 / *Other locations:
Marienea
Inclusive feminist space promoting equality. Runs various activities and workshops. Goikoa Kalea, 54, Basauri. 946 12 41 00 [email protected] Facebook: @marieneabasauri. https://berdintasuna.basauri.eus/index.php/es/
Mujeres en la diversidad (Women in Diversity)
Empowerment of women. C/Lehendakari Agirre 4-bajo, Basauri. 944 02 95 99 - 663 34 20 56 [email protected] Facebook: @mujeresenladiversidad. http://www.mujeresenladiversidad.org/
Mujeres con voz (Women with a Voice)
Cultural and leisure activities for women.
Amezti nº6, Piso 1º 8 Getxo. http://mujeresyvoces.blogspot.com/
Maternity/paternity:
Café de madres: Mujeres Imperfectas (Mums Cafe: Imperfect Women)
Exchange and discussion group on motherhood. Meets once a month. Silvia 635 16 77 71 - May 669 84 91 81 [email protected] Facebook: @elladobdelamaternidad.
Escuelas de madres y padres (School for Mums and Dads)
Family support group facilitated by educators. Promotes good child development. Aimed at all families in Bilbao with children enrolled in nursery, primary or secondary school. Ask in AMPA (Mothers and Fathers Association) or with the school management team. Alternatively, call Bige ( +34 944 16 93 60).
Time banks:
Trading system in which people exchange their time by delivering/receiving products or services to/from one another. Register on the website to take part.
Agiantza Time Bank (ATB). http://agiantza.eu/atb/
Time bank for Bilbao’s Barrios Altos. Plaza Corazón de María 5, 48003 Bilbao. 944 16 85 71
Andreberri-La Peña Time Bank, La Peña Civic Centre. Plaza Iharra. 944 16 23 88
Musutruk Ibarrekolanda. C/Errondoko 2, 48015 Bilbao. 665 47 42 15
Otxartruke. Avenida Casals Pau 19 (48004). 944 12 03 87 - 944 12 50 42 – 944 11 69 69 Fax: 944 12 73 31 [email protected]
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Amigos Bilbao and Amigas Bilbao
Space for proposing plans or joining plans proposed by others. www.amigosbilbao.com - www.amigasbilbao.com
AmigosBilbao: forum for people aged 50+
Free time activities for the over 50s.
Facebook: @amigosbilbao. https://www.amigosbilbao.com/mayores-de-50-anos/bilbao
App: Meet Up
An app for meeting people and taking part in different activities.
Couch Surfing
Community in Bilbao that organises events, outings and get-togethers. Create a profile to take part. www.couchsurfing.com
Apps: Tinder, Grinder, Wapa
Hook-up apps.
Language exchanges:
Websites for meeting people for language exchanges.
Conversation Exchange. www.conversationexchange.com
Open Language Exchange. www.openlanguageexchange.com
Tandem Bilbao. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1417471385176825/
*The Couchsurfing social network (detailed above) also includes language exchange groups.
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What can we do? Some ideas: Get out of an unhealthy situation and get our health back; seek support in our new situation to acquire the necessary basic resources for life in this country, until we become adapted; once adapted, fight to get these resources by ourselves, insofar as the situation enables us to.
Basic resources (housing, food, clothing, support with basic needs):
Basic social services
Provide benefits and services to address people’s personal, family and social problems. Information about basic social services in Bilbao can be found here: http://www.bilbao.eus/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=3000048020& pagename=Bilbaonet%2FPage%2FBIO_listadoEquipamientos
SMUS, Servicio Municipal de Urgencias Sociales (Municipal Service for Social Emergencies)
24-hour service for social crisis or emergency situations and for addressing the basic needs of homeless people (housing, food and clothing). Also provides information about existing social resources. C/ Uribitarte 11. 944 70 14 60 [email protected]
Cruz Roja Bizkaia
General support, care for families affected by the economic crisis, social integration routes, housing support, food and hygiene kits for babies, basic needs of homeless people, etc. C/ José María Olabarri, 6 (next to door no. 4). http://www.cruzrojabizkaia.org/es/cartera-de-servicios/intervencion-social/ http://www.cruzrojabizkaia.org
Cáritas
Support for individuals or families experiencing difficulties in meeting their basic needs owing to a lack of financial resources.
C/Ribera 8, bajo. 944 02 00 99 [email protected] https://www.caritasbi.org/cas/
Koopera Store
Shop selling second hand clothes at modest prices. Three shops in Bilbao:
C/ Fernández del Campo, 16. 627 25 11 91
C/ Tendería, 27. 944 15 93 31
C/ Blas de Otero, 11. 944 02 91 71
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Zubietxe Association
Projects in four areas: Support, Autonomy, Inclusion and Promotion.
C/ 22 de diciembre nº 1 y 2, Arrigorriaga. 944 16 18 54 [email protected]
Goiztiri Elkartea
Flats and a reception centre for people with no means and who have been in the area for less than three years (maximum stay six months). Also runs social and job insertion programmes.
Calle La Providencia, 19 Barakaldo. 944 78 05 41 [email protected] www.goiztiri.org/es
Legal services:
CITE
Legal guidance on requests, queries and administration related to residence and work permits (immigration). C/Uribitarte Nº 4 48001 Bilbao. 944 24 34 24 [email protected]
SOJ Servicio de Orientación Jurídica (Legal Guidance Service)
Free legal advice (By application only. The service will be granted or not based on the applicant’s income).
Barroeta Aldamar, 10, Planta Baja. 944 01 67 12
Social and/or job insertion:
Lanbide
Basque Employment Service.
945 16 06 00 - 630 30 54 52 http://lambide.euskadi.eus/inicio-lambide/
Gaztaroa Sartu
Social and employment guidance service.
Works with people to generate changes that support them to carve a more advantageous position for themselves in their social environment. Supports the development of their personal capabilities and potential.
C/La Laguna 5. 944 16 04 20 [email protected] http://www.sartu.org/eu/gaztaroa-elkartea-sartu-bilbo/
Peñascal Foundation
Training centre offering different courses.
Carretera Bilbao-Galdakao, 10. 944 02 93 00 http://www.grupopenascal.com/#
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Social support project aimed at the most vulnerable people. Travesía de Altube, s/n. 944 44 95 96 [email protected] http://www.gazteleku.org/index.php/es/
Association Ahislama
Cultural integration of migrants. Hospitality courses and social networks.
Call beforehand to check availability.
C/ Lozoño, 29. 677 97 49 59 [email protected] http://www.vidasolidaria.com/fichas/2009-12-22/asociacion- ahislama-2202.html
*Other locations:
Kosmopolis
Academic, employment and entrepreneurial guidance. Also runs the AHOLKU SAREA programme for guidance on becoming legally resident.
C/ Alangoeta Kalea, 8, Getxo. 946 85 21 03- 688 60 55 51 [email protected]
Basic maps:
Multilingual resource guide
Resource map setting out basic aspects of the day-to-day issues affecting all residents, regardless of their origin. http://www.bilbao.eus/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=3000062749&language=es&pageid=3000062749&pagename=Bilbaonet%2FPage%2 FBIO_contenidoFinal
Plans and maps of the city
Tourist maps, street maps, topographic maps and maps of shelters/social services: http://www.bilbao.eus/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=30 00020909&language=es&pageid=3000020909&pagename=Bilbaonet/Page/BIO_detallePagina
A good selection of maps is also available here: http://www.bilbaoturismo.net/BilbaoTurismo/es/planos
*Other locations:
Social resources guide for migrants in Getxo https://www.getxo.eus/es/inmigracion
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What can we do? Some ideas: Activities to raise awareness of and defend human rights; communication media (provided our lives are not put at risk) to make people aware of us; volunteer; support others who help people to understand our reality; activities for meeting local people and breaking down the barriers and fears that sometimes separate us.
Raising awareness of and defending human rights:
CEAR Euskadi. Social participation
Group focussed on social transformation and mobilisation to defend and promote the right to asylum and social justice.
C/ Cristo 9 bis, 5. 944 24 88 44 [email protected] https://www.cear-euskadi.org
Médicos del Mundo (Doctors of the World)
Defending the right to universal healthcare for all..
C/ Bailén 1 bajo. 944 79 03 22 [email protected] https://www.medicosdelmundo.org/quienes- somos/sedes/munduko-medikuak
Ongi Etorri Errefuxiatuak
Citizen-led initiative in support of the human rights of refugees and migrants.
Facebook: @OEEBizkaia. https://ongietorrierrefuxiatuak.info
Emigrados sin fronteras (Emigrants Without Borders)
Association of migrants that works for the rights of migrants to be part of the social, political and economic spheres in their place of residence. C/ Santutxu, nº 63-Lonja 1. 946 52 35 36 - 692 67 37 17 [email protected] http://emigradossinfronteras.org/
Ignacio Ellacuria Social Centre
Projects to strengthen relations as well as mediation, interculturalism and inter-religious dialogue, and social analysis and reflection.
Aita Lojendio Kalea, 2. 944 46 59 92 [email protected] fundaciónellacuria.org
ERRESPETUZ
Basque association for the defence and integration of LGBTI people.
C/ Benidorm Nº 1 entreplanta izq-dcha 944 76 40 54 - 675 45 93 17 http://errespetuz.blogspot.com.es/
/ 21 / Asociación Para el Desarrollo Integral Uniendo Culturas ASDIUC (Association for Comprehensive Development and Uniting Cultures)
An intercultural association that works to raise humanitarian awareness. Diverse activities including parties, celebrations, commemorations, workshops and more.
Padre Lojendio, 2 – 1º Dcha. 620 74 61 76 [email protected] http://www.culturasunidas.es/ asociacion-para-el-desarrollo-integral-uniendo-culturas-asdiuc/
Ecuador Etxea
Social activities around equality, gender, training and feminism. Free Basque language classes.
C/Ribera Botica Vieja, 21 Lonja derecha. 944 47 49 71 [email protected] http://ecuadoretxea.blogspot. com.es/p/blog-page_5.html
*Other locations:
Asociación Palestina Biladi (Biladi Palestinian Association)
Promoting and understanding the reality in Palestine. Leisure activities, film cycles, demonstrations, book presentations, commemorations and more.
Juan Bautista Zabala Kalea, 12, Getxo. 944 04 95 50 http://www.biladipalestina.org/index.php/actividades/actividades- actuales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Asociaci%C3%B3n-Palestina-Biladi-201650703286714/
Volunteering:
Bolunta: Biscay volunteering association
Offers volunteering opportunities in different organisations.
Ronda s/n (in front of no.5), 2ª planta. Bilbao. 944 16 15 11 [email protected] http://www.vidasolidaria.com/ fichas/2009-06-25/bolunta-1701.html
*Other locations:
Sarekide
Association of volunteering bodies in Getxo. Mainly promotes and strengthens volunteering throughout the local area.
Jose Maria Chávarri Zuazo Kalea, Getxo. 946 12 28 45 - 688 86 74 97 http://www.sarekidegetxo.org/
/ 22 / *Notes:
- This guide is based on an artificial division of health with the intention of being able to specify resources affecting different aspects of our lives. Despite making this division, we maintain a comprehensive vision of health as being formed by different inter-related elements. As a result, certain resources may cover several of these health areas, despite having been categorised in just one area for practical purposes.
- The resources listed here are free (unless otherwise indicated) and may be accessed directly without the need to go through another organisation.
- This guide does not contain all existing local resources covering these health areas. We intend to continue adding to the list and would be grateful for your collaboration. If you provide or know of any resources applicable to this document, please write to us at amaia.benito@cear. es. Together, I am sure that we can complete the list.
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