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Key contact information for essential support services in Lisbon

Organization	Service	Contact
ACITMM -The Islamic Community of Tapada das Mercês and Mem Martins	Its main activities are: Food and Clothing Support, Islamic Culture, School Support and Family Support, Immigrant Support Office (CLAIM), Workshops and certified training activities.	ccitmmm@gmail.com +351 219176 119 +351 966 981 123 acitmmm.org
Apoio a Mães Solteiras	Support services for single mothers.	maes@apoio.pt +351 21 456 7891
Centro Porta Amiga de Chelas	The Centro Porta Amiga de Chelas provides social assessment and case management, food assistance, psychological support, legal advice, employment support, distribution of essential goods, information and training sessions, and activities for older adults.	fundacao.ami@ami.org.pt +351 218 362 100
Santa Casa - UDIP	UDIP for all ACAO SOCIAL support Access to seguranca social, esp RSI, and other financial support through Santa Casa Cartao de Saude - 1 year long to psychological support (w-mais); optometry and other healthcare Clinica Sol - Free Dental Care for children (under 18) Food Support and Funeral Support	See the closest UDIP office
World Doctors	Providing primary health care to people with difficulty in accessing the NHS.	mdmp-lisboa@medicosdomundo.pt 964 444 261

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