Ambulance 123 Central Ambulance Opposite Alexandria Station, Kom El Dekka (203)4922257 Bacos Ambulance Mehatet El Souk St., Bacos (203)5703454 Police 122 Fire Central Soliman Yousry St., Kom El Dekka 180 - (203)4934206 - 4934207
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Day's affecting opening times to some services
Public Holidays The following days are public holidays in Cairo. On these days, most businesses are closed and transportation may be more limited.
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MOF called the 246 number and at the Kasr al Aini you can have a course at one of it's satellites, inside the hospital grounds.
They have 2 courses.
Not sure of the name, spelling sorry, but sounds like 'liner' and 'cobbler'???
Liner course is 450le Cobbler course is 350le
this is just the course and does not include medicine or hospital fee.
The number to call is 23630171, but the lady said you just turn up, no appointment necessary BUT!! you must be there before 13.30 any day except Thurs and Fri.
The dept is on Abdel Aziz al Seoud St, in front of the Tourism Hotels College ( grounds of hospital).
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Well, it would be against my morals and ethics to publish specifics of what I came across while working in that place. But I can outline a few points: 1. Numbers are always multiplied by 100
2. Jouranuilsists are openly bribed to write about it
3. Donations from Embassies and foreigners arent directed towards what they should be
4. Think: How did the manager pay for her PARLIAMENT CAMPAIGN-which she lost btw?
These are fake projects and I'm sorry to say it.
There might be some good out of it: 20 rich beneficiaries, and 5 poor beneficiaries out of its imaginary 500 beneficiaries. It's a scam!
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Oh wow, Ngeg, that's tough accusations you are making here but since you have worked there you will know better than anyone of us.
I just think abused women in Egypt don't have many places to find help so I am hopeful that this place will be at least one option for them.
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Ngege, that's very bad news about Beit Hawa.
Do you know if this the only safe-house for women in Cairo or are there more? And in other places in Egypt?
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Here are some ways to be helpful to someone who is threatening suicide or engaging in suicidal behaviors:
Be aware – learn the risk factors and warning signs for suicide and where to get help Be direct – talk openly and matter–of–factly about suicide, what you have observed, and what your concerns are regarding his/her well–being Be willing to listen – allow expression of feelings, accept the feelings, and be patient Be non–judgmental – don’t debate whether suicide is right or wrong or whether the person’s feelings are good or bad; don’t give a lecture on the value of life Be available – show interest, understanding, and support Don’t dare him/her to engage in suicidal behaviors Don’t act shocked (If you are shocked, focus on the patient, rather than your alarm) Don’t ask "why" (Asking "why" may invalidate the patient’s pain. Instead, ask "what is so bad that you are thinking about suicide?" or "what hurts so bad that suicide seems like an option?") Don’t be sworn to secrecy Offer hope that alternatives are available – but don’t offer reassurances that any one alternative will turn things around in the near future Take action – remove lethal means of self–harm such as pills, ropes, firearms, and alcohol or other drugs Get help from others with more experience and expertise Be actively involved in encouraging the person to see a mental health professional as soon as possible and ensure that an appointment is made
Individuals contemplating suicide often don’t believe that they can be helped, so you may have to be active and persistent in helping them to get the help they need. And, after helping a friend, family member, or patient during a mental health crisis, be aware of how you may have been affected emotionally and seek the necessary support for yourself.
Source:The Office of Mental Health Services "Suicide Risk Management Training for Clinicians"
Posts: 3833 | From: here,there,everywhere | Registered: Nov 2007
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Myths About Suicide There are many myths about suicide and suicidal behavior that have been passed down through generations of healthcare providers that some providers still believe today and may have actually been taught. Examples of these myths are:
Select each of the Myth statements below to understand the reality.
• Myth: Asking about suicide would plant the idea in my patient’s head. Reality: Asking about suicide doesn’t create suicidal thoughts, and may actually decrease them.
Myth: There are talkers and there are doers. Reality: Most people who die by suicide have communicated some intent. Someone who talks about suicide gives the physician an opportunity to intervene before suicidal behaviors occur.
• Myth: If somebody really wants to die by suicide, there is nothing you can do about it. Reality: Most suicidal ideas are associated with the presence of underlying treatable disorders. Providing a safe environment for treatment of the underlying cause can save lives. The acute risk for suicide is often time–limited. If you can help the person survive the immediate crisis and the strong intent to die by suicide, then you will have gone a long way towards promoting a positive outcome.
• Myth: He/she really wouldn’t kill themselves since ______. he just made plans for a vacation she has young children at home he made a verbal or written promise he knows how dearly his family loves him Reality: The intent to die can override any rational thinking. In the presence of suicidal ideation or intent, the physician should not be dissuaded from thinking that the patient is capable of acting on these thoughts and feelings. No Harm or No Suicide contracts have been shown to be ineffective from a clinical and management perspective. • Myth: Multiple and apparently manipulative self–injurious behaviors mean that the patient is just trying to get attention and are not really suicidal. Reality: Suicide "gestures" require thoughtful assessment and treatment. Multiple prior suicide attempts increase the likelihood of eventually dying by suicide. It may help to empathically and non–judgmentally engage the patient in trying to understanding the function of the behavior and finding safer and healthier ways of asking for help or coping.
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quote:Originally posted by Veerle: Ngeg, that's very bad news about Beit Hawa.
My last words on beit Hawa
This is my friend's message, she used to work there and is more updated. "Look, it wasn't going well, was a mess and a lie. But they just hired a new manager and she is good, i think she should make it real..we will see"
There is another shelter with Awatef Serag eldin's NGO but i don't know if it's opened for public or not yet, and who her target group will be.
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There is a list everyday in the newspaper you can tear out and keep with you and my mobile gives me an option to unlock my phone or dial out an emergency call and I can assure you it rings lol... but I walways ring off when I realise I haven't unlocked phone correctly.
Don't worry, in the event of an emergency whether you call or not you are in trouble!!! Ambulances get stuck in traffic, the Fire Brigade spend their days sleeping (well the ones in Heliopolis and at the Pyramids do) and the Police are as usefull as a choclolate teapot Posts: 11097 | From: Cairo | Registered: May 2008
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And no, I haven't checked them and ISA I never have to. My advice to you though is get the local free paper from any cafe and tear out the numbers from there. This is just a link I found and as so very often it will probably be BS.
Also, there is the online Yellow Pages to view.
I did just find this though as well.
Emergency numbers of Cairo are round the clock helpline numbers. Tourists can access these helpline numbers of Cairo from any telephone free of cost and seek immediate help in times of crisis. Most of the helpline numbers are toll free numbers.
The useful emergency numbers of Cairo are:
Ambulance: 123 Fire Brigade :125 Fire Department : 180 Police: 122 or 02/303 4122 Tourist Police: 02/390 6028 Child Helpline number : 0 800 15555 Cairo Water Utility : 125 Electricity Information : 121 Highway Emergency Service : 0121110000 Police Railway : 145 Police Tourism 126
Cairo emergency numbers are essential for foreign tourists traveling to this capital city.
Oddly we had this conv at the weekend when we were in the middle of nowhere... just myself and two other girls and no clue where we were going Posts: 11097 | From: Cairo | Registered: May 2008
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Thanks, Cheeky! I haven't seen a newspaper since I left the Longchamps. My apartment has no landline, which is why I was curious about mobile phones.
I do hope I never need to use them, of course! (There was almost cause yesterday, which prompted the question.)
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Do you have an Egyptian Sim? I do and I know mine offers me the chance to connect to an emergency number at anytime... mostly because I have a phone lock and emergency numbers can be called without punching in my password.
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