ACCOMMODATION
Central Municipal Contact for Ukrainian refugees
The new contact point is at Diekampstraße 26, 44777 Bochum. Opening times: Monday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Tuesday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The city of Bochum has a service hotline as an additional and supplementary advisory service. Citizens as well as associations and clubs can reach the hotline: 02 34 / 910 - 55 55 (Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) You can request information and information by e-mail: spontanhilfe@bochum.de. You can find more information on the city's website.
Elinor.network #Accommodation Ukraine
On the ELINOR website (available in German, English, Ukrainian and Russian) you can find a safe place to stay. To use the platform, you need to be registered on both sides. Validation with your ID documents is mandatory. In addition to this, for every user of the platform an insurance is in place - as the ERGO Versicherung cooperates with #Unterkünfte Ukraine.
Notice: We, as KOLLEKTIV are currently cooperation partner of Elinor // #Accommodation Ukraine. We work together to place refugees and hosts in Bochum.
Warmes-Bett
You can register on the association's website and search for a free accommodation.
ARRIVAL IN BOCHUM
Bahnhofsmission
The station mission in Bochum creates a contact point for you at the station. There will be handouts that provide you with the first important information. You can find more information about arriving at the train station and how to find your way on the train station mission website , also in Ukrainian.
City of Bochum
The city of Bochum has – together with the volunteer agency – set up a hotline to bundle a wide variety of aid activities. The number is: 0234-95 70 99 49 (Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.). You can also contact us by email: spontanhilfe@bochum.de
COMMUNICATION AID
German-Ukrainian Phrasebook / E-Book
Reise Know-How Verlag has a German-Ukrainian phrasebook ready for you as an e-book .
For technical reasons, the download is only possible for a symbolic value of one cent.
ADVISORY
LAW
Refugee Law Clinic - Bochum
In cooperation with the Ruhr University Bochum, the Refugee Law Clinic provides free student legal advice for example on asylum and residence law. Volunteer lawyers specialized in migration law work are happy to assist you as well. The team is currently seeking additional employees speaking the Ukrainian language.
Immigration4Ukraine
Here you will find important answers to legal questions and also have the option of contacting the Immigration4Ukraine team directly.
STUDIES
Ruhr University Bochum
On the website of the Ruhr University Bochum, you can check for already existing support infrastructure such as the “International Office”. In addition to this, the website goes deeper into financial support for foreign students as well as psychological study advice.
Here you will find further information and contacts on the following topics: admissions office, enrollment and university applications as well as preparatory programs. If you are interested in studying at the RUB, you are also welcome to use the Skype consultation hour.
HEALTH CARE
Medical refugee aid - Bochum
The MFH Bochum is a central information source, trying to give a full overview.
Psychological help
The Research and Treatment Center for Mental Health (FBZ) offers psychological support for refugees from Ukraine. In cooperation with the "International Office" at the Ruhr University Bochum, as well as internal and resident therapists, they support with therapies for children and adults. A network of 40 therapists offering help on a voluntary basis. You can reach the FBZ by email: zpt-ambulanz+refugees@rub.de
Corona-Warn-App
You can now activate the Corona warning app in the Ukrainian Apple and Google Store. You can manage your Ukrainian certificates in the app as well.
Information material on infection protection
The Federal Center for Health Education provides you with material on infection protection in Ukrainian. You can download this here.
FAMILY & SOCIAL
Refugee Council NRW e.V.
General information on the right of residence, social benefits and more can be found here. Individual advice will not be given.
Information Network Asylum & Migration
The Asylum & Migration Information Network provides you with important information and links for entry and residence for Ukrainian nationals in Germany and the EU.
Forum Gemeinsam für Integration e.V.
The association Forum 'Together for Integration e.V'. gives you an overview on social, civic and health issues. GEMI e.V. also offers you free initial advice when arriving in Bochum.
Integration Courses / BAMF
Here you can find an overview of institutions for integration courses.
Rosa Strippe e.V.
Every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m., the association provides with its SENLIMA group offer, a protected space for young lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersexual (LSBTI*) refugees and migrants (age:14 to 27). Apart from that, refugees can also contact the association for independent advice on accommodation, asylum procedures and social and legal issues.
LANGUAGE COURSES & APPS
Online schooling
Here you can find a tool for children and youngsters for online schooling.
Phase 6 – LearnMatch-App
Language Learning App 'Phase 6' - LearnMatch: Ukraine Edition App for free – For Ukrainian speaking adults and children with Ukrainian.
Bochumer Bildungszentrum e.V. - language courses
The "Bochumer Bildungszentrum e.V." offers refugees from the Ukraine a free language course, addressing literate refugees with no prior knowledge of German.
EDUCATIONAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Cultural and educational center ISTOK e.V.
ISTOK e.V. offers the following service for refugees: Volunteers can interpret or translate for you over the phone! Face-to-face meetings can also be arranged during the weekends. You can also reach them by phone: +49 1590 7071274 (from 2:00 p.m.).
An additional offer is the free child’s club “Sunflower” for Ukrainian refugee children at a pre-school age. At the "Kulturzentrum Istok e.V." in Bochum, children are taken care of by Ukrainian and Russian-speaking teachers. The association wants to support them in their social and individual learning capabilities and teach them some first German expressions.
Integration Center Rostok e.V.
The integration Center Rostock e.V. offers language courses for children from the Ukraine (German, Ukrainian and Russian). Children and youngsters are welcome.
VFL Bochum 1848 Leichtathletik e.V.
Dancing in the Park: Ximba with Ximena Leon
Every Thursday at 6 p.m. Ximena invites you to the Ximba Open Air (On the Springerplatz 1, 44793 Bochum).
MEETING PLACES / CAFÉS
Language Café – IFAK e.V.
IFAK e.V. offers integration and professional language courses at three different locations in Bochum. For advice and registration, please contact IFAK by e-mail or by phone: +49 234 9233 6239.
BOTOPIA – Meeting for Ukrainians & Friends
Every Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Botopia invites you to meet new people, exchange ideas and get to know each other. Here you can find more information.
St. Johannes Community, Bochum-Wiemelhausen
The community center 'St. Johannes' becomes a meeting place for refugees from Ukraine every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Here information can be exchanged, as well as meeting new people or get to know each other better.
Cafe lysA
The "lysA" cafe offers the opportunity to learn, improve and practice elementary language skills (German). The Café lysA has been a contact point for refugees who are looking for an exchange with people from Bochum and also other people with a refugee background for years. The cafe is open on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Rottstrasse 30, Bochum)
Thomas Center for refugees
The meeting café takes place every second Monday (Thomas Center, Girondelle 82 in Bochum). Notice: 3G regulation (test option / corona tests nearby). If you have any questions, the IFAK integration agency "Steinkuhl" will be happy to help you: 0234-8597932.
CLOTHING ROOMS / SOCIAL DEPARTMENT STORES
DRK – clothing store
The DRK clothing store in Wattenscheid is open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The address: Sommerdellenstraße 26, 44866 Bochum + telephone: 02327-87017
SoKa - social department store
The social department store “SoKa” (Dorstener Str. 163, 44809 Bochum) is open Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Via-Ruhr shops
Here you can find all the addresses and opening hours of the clothing stores (clothing and textile donations) from VIA-Ruhr in Bochum.
Social department store - Tafel Bochum
The social department store of the Tafel Bochum (Laubenstr. 19-21, 44866 Bochum) is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Here you can find furniture, domestic appliances, clothing, textiles, toys and much more.
Immanuel Church
The clothing store of the Immanuelskirche (Hermannshöhe 21-23, 44789 Bochum) offers clothes and shoes for free for children and young people from refugee families.
GENERAL INFORMATION
#Leavenoonebehind
Here you can find a compiled information on the current situation, organizations and initiatives.
Handbook Germany
Here you can find overview when it comes to entry, residence, medical care, work and more.
Federal Ministry of the Interior
Here you can find a question-answer catalog on residence, visas, entry restrictions, evacuation flights and more.
Here you will find information and offers of help, accommodation and information on medical care. This website is constantly being expanded by the Federal Ministry (BMI).
Federal Office for Migration & Refugees
Here you can find all the information around entering Germany from Ukraine and staying in Germany.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Federal Foreign Office provides information for Ukrainian nationals and third-country nationals living in Ukraine.
Federal Government Commissioner for Migration, Refugees and Integration
The Federal Government Commissioner for Migration, Refugees & Integration has compiled an FAQ catalogue for refugees from Ukraine.
Health insurance
Here you can gather information when it comes to health insurance during your stay in Germany.
Job Market
On the website of "Job Aid Ukraine" you can look for job offers and network with potential employers.
Recognition of professional qualifications
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research supports to clarify on the recognition of your professional qualifications. On behalf of the BMBF, the portal accompanies the implementation of the legal regulations for recognition at federal and state level.
Pastoral & Psychological Care
At ipso-care you receive online support, anonymously and free of charge from experienced advisors (including Ukrainian and Russian speakers). The consultation is free.
Diaconal Pastoral Care
Here you can call for Ukrainian and Russian-speaking counseling service of the Diakonie.
The nationwide help by telephone "Violence against women" supports and advises women who have experienced violence or are experiencing violence. You can get help for free – confidentially and 24/7 – in Ukrainian, Polish, Russian or English if needed.
LGBTQ+ advice
Here you can find (Russian speaking) support & advice for LGBTQ+.
Culture helps culture – artists and friends of culture support refugees from Ukraine
The platform "Culture helps culture" is an initiative of the Kulturrat NRW and is intended to help refugee artists and from the Ukraine. Here you will find information and links on cultural life in NRW. There are also other links to branch-specific help portals. Offers and requests from private individuals and organizations can be posted and viewed on the advertising platform.