"Hygeia Guesthouse" for the temporary accommodation of families with children in need of hospitalization
Funded by Kindernothilfe

Number of beneficiaries during reporting period: 

Eleven(11) minors in need of hospitalization, six (6) minors who followed their parents when moving (siblings) and seventeen (17) parents/guardians.
Services during reporting period: Provision of hospitality for parents/guardians and minor family members, psychosocial support for beneficiaries, facilitation of access to health care, educational and recreational activities for minors.

Description of activities:

Provision of hospitality for parents/guardians and minor family members: To ensure safe and decent living conditions for the families, Zeuxis fully equipped the Guesthouse “Hygeia”, which is conveniently located in the center of Athens. Upon arrival, the beneficiaries are informed in a language they understand about their rights and obligations, the rules of the Guesthouse and the services provided. They can use a fully equipped kitchen to prepare meals and receive cash allowance, if necessary, material support, tickets for public transport etc.

Recruitment and training of staff:

The Guesthouse is staffed with a Coordinator (social worker), a psychologist, an educator and caregivers and operates according to its Regulation of Operation. All provided services are supervised by an experienced scientific team and supported by the headquarters’ staff (administration, procurement, HR etc).

Psychosocial support: 

Minors received psychological support by an experienced psychologist through individual sessions. The sessions take place upon arrival, then according to a weekly psychosocial program or when deemed necessary by the scientific team. Parents and guardians received regular psychological support to cope with the stressful situation. The sessions took place upon arrival, then according to a weekly psychosocial program or when deemed necessary by the scientific team, to empower parents and guardians to deal with any possible long-term challenges arising from the illness and treatment and to better respond to their role in the long-run. The social worker supported ffamilies with their cases through individual sessions, facilitated their access and communication with hospitals, supported access to health care and arranged vaccination appointments.

Educational and recreational activities: 

The educator with the help of the care givers provided care and activities for the minors. The educational and recreational activities included lessons, games, workshops on health issues/protection, excursions, visits to museums etc.
ZEUXIS cooperated with the two Children's hospitals (“Agia Sofia”, “Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou”) in Athens. During the reporting period, the Guesthouse also accepted referrals by the National Organization for Public Health in the Open Accommodation Center in Drama and the Eudaimonia medical Services NGO.

Description of beneficiaries from the beginning of the project until 31.03.2022

Minors

Parents/Guardians

• Social media

https://www.facebook.com/Zeuxisngo/posts/1088580095275603
https://www.facebook.com/Zeuxisngo/posts/1087433162056963
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The daily Greek newspaper Kathimerini published an article about the Guesthouse on 27th/01/2022
https://www.kathimerini.gr/society/561681667/xenones-dynamis-kai-elpidas-gia-goneis-kai-ta-paidia-toys/?fbclid=IwAR2lFMlqvNrqqlCwEMdYJ_DhPsKTvzjm-H0pV310k5dT0eIjs-3plfpRTX8
and also in print on the 23rd/01/2022. 

For more info:
xenonas.ygeia@zeuxis.org.gr
210 3804709 
URL address of Zeuxis:  http://www.zeuxis.org.gr