It is almost impossible to maintain good health when one lives without a home. For
people experiencing homelessness health is very important. Support and healthcare
services can significantly improve the quality of their life or improve their chances of
reintegration into society.
Mária Žembery, MD, visited the night shelter in Pezinok within her mobile ambulance
service on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Doctor Žembery is a secondary doctor and
surgeon in Bratislava, who has been working as an outreach doctor in EQUITA for
four years. She provided health consultations to 12 homeless people in the shelter,
talking also about their difficulties and revived hope for a change for the better.
Affordable, quality and acceptable services are an excellent springboard to
overcome difficult life situations. The most common health problem among the
shelter clinets was high blood pressure.
Civic association EQUITA provides health support to people who face barriers in
access to healthcare as a result social exclusion, poverty, war or other humanitarian
disasters. The cooperation of EQUITA and the city of Pezinok contributes to the
reduction of social inequalities and supports an inclusive society.
This project was financially supported by OZ Morfeus. We thank you.
The night shelter in Pezinok is available to homeless people throughout the year.
Homeless people can are welcome in the night shelter on Bratislavská St. 22 in
Pezinok every day of the week (including weekends and holidays) from 7:00 p.m. to
7:00 a.m. In addition to overnight accommodation, the dormitory provides social
counseling, clothing and footwear. People can also prepare food and have a shower
here.
The fee for 1 night is 1.40 EUR. For a citizen in financial need, the fee is for 1 night
reduced to 1 EUR. One can come at 7 p.m. directly to the shelter. If there is an
available bed, they will be accepted immediately. All necessary administrative
actions associated with accommodation will be done by an employee directly in the
night shelter.