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Partner in Lithuania

If you are a Ukrainian refugee in Lithuania and need assistance, please email us at demetra@demetra.lt or call us at +370 5 233 2533. For more information and additional services, please visit our website.

Financial support

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We offer financial assistance to help ease your transition. Our services include support
with housing, living expenses, and accessing governmental financial aid.

Medical support

We provide assistance and support to comprehensive healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of HIV-positive refugees. We offers integration in health care system, including regular medical check-ups, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing monitoring to ensure your continuity of treatment and care and well-being.

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Free access to family doctors for general health services. Register at your local designated medical center.

Referral and access to specialist doctors through your family doctor for more specific medical needs and more in depth analysis.

Free consultations of psychiatrist.. Visit designated mental health centers with your health insurance documents for assistance.

Essential medications and supplies are provided for free during hospital stays. Outpatient prescriptions are issued by your treating doctor as electronic prescription.

Free HIV self-testing are kits available for at-home testing. Includes self-test kits, condoms, lubricants, and informational leaflets. Fill out a form at the website www.demetra.lt to receive a kit by mail.

Rapid HIV testing with results in several minutes. Available anonymously at designated testing points. The rapid screening HIV INSTI test is highly accurate and uses a simple finger prick blood sample.

We provide services for STI prophylactics, which include the information about STIs, syphilis rapid testing and STI services available. We offer hepatitis C rapid tests and in case of positive screening test result, we refer to specialists for confirmatory diagnosis and treatment.

Free distribution of contraceptives and pregnancy tests to prevent unintended pregnancies and the spread of STIs

Psychological and social support

We connect you with communities that understand your journey, offering a safe space to share experiences and receive emotional support

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Informational support

Our information hub offers extensive resources on living with HIV, legal rights as a refugee, cultural integration, and more. We aim to empower you with the knowledge needed to navigate your new environment confidently

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Guidance on registering for healthcare services. Obtain a personal ESI number for identification in the healthcare system.

Guidance on how to get prescription and non-prescription medications from pharmacies.

Advocacy and support services for people living with HIV. Assistance with legal issues, discrimination, and ensuring equal rights and opportunities.

Access to trained support persons for personalized assistance. Confidential and voluntary support for various life situations related to living with HIV.