IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES
Faculty’s Psychological Counsellor
Every actively registered ELTE TÓK student is guaranteed access to psychological counselling. In the case of international students, this service is provided in English.
Registering for psychological guidance can be done by filling in this form: Application for Psychological Counselling (google.com)
To reach Balázs Liptay-Wagner directly, please contact him at the following email address: sos@tok.elte.hu.
All applications and information will remain strictly confidential and be handled with the greatest discretion!
EMERGENCY
If you find yourself in an emergency, that is, if you feel ill, need some medication, or lose your identity documents, you should follow these guidelines.
In case of any emergency, you can call the general emergency number in the European Union that is
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☏ 112 |
HEALTH CARE
Every international student studying abroad with the Erasmus+ programme should have the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in their possession. In case of any health-related issues we advise you to contact your insurance company for guidance before you venture into hospitals or visit doctors.
If you do not have insurance company to call, we advise you to check your local health centre that is designated to the district you are living in in Budapest (you can check the district number in the ZIP code given to your Hungarian address – for example in 1126 the two middle number indicates the district).
When visiting a health facility always have your ID and EHIC with you!
HOSPITAL (= kórház in Hungarian)
Unfortunately, not all members of hospitals can speak English. Therefore, if you feel that you need to go to the hospital and need any help make sure to contact the university for assistance.
Here are some hospitals around the city (the district number is emphasized):
- Merényi Gusztáv Kórház: 1097 Budapest Gyáli utca/út 17-19
- Péterfy Sándor utcai kórház: 1076 Budapest, Péterfy Sándor utca 8-20
- Szent István kórház: 1097 Budapest, Nagyvárad tér 1
- Szent László kórház: 1097 Budapest, Albert Flórián út 5-7.
- Szent Imre kórház: 1115 Budapest, Tétényi út 12-16
- Uzsoki utcai kórház: 1145 Budapest, Uzsoki utca 29-41
In case you need an ambulance (= mentők in Hungarian), please call the following number:
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☏ 104 |
PHARMACY (= gyógyszertár in Hungarian)
There are many pharmacies around the city, you can spot them by following the green + sign. There are a lot of medicines that you can ask for in the pharmacy without having a prescription, but please be aware that if any medication is prescription only then you will need one from either a Hungarian doctor or from your own doctor. If you live with any medical condition that requires constant medication, please make sure to either take enough with you or bring prescriptions from your own GP, Hungarian pharmacies accept them.
Here is a list of some 24-hour pharmacies:
City centre:
- Fővám téri gyógyszertár: 1056 Budapest, Fővám tér 4
- Teréz gyógyszertár: 1067 Budapest, Teréz körút 41
Other districts:
- Óbuda gyógyszertár: 1032 Budapest, Vörösvári út 84.
- Elefánt gyógyszertár: 1101 Budapest, Pongrácz út 19.
- Déli gyógyszertár: 1123 Budapest, Alkotás út 1/B
- Örs vezér gyógyszertár: 1148 Budapest, Örs vezér tere 23.
- Nagyicce gyógyszertár: 1163 Budapest, Veres Péter út 11/B
- Thököly gyógyszertár: 1183 Budapest, Thököly út 3.
- Hétkorona gyógyszertár: 1195 Budapest, Ady Endre utca 122.
- Tilia gyógyszertár: 1212 Budapest, Görgey Artúr tér 8.
ACCIDENT
In case of any accident (e.g., robbery, fire etc.) please contact any of the following numbers:
General emergency number in the European Union
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☏ 112 |
Hungarian Police (= Rendőrség in Hungarian)
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☏ 107 |
Fire Department (=Tűzoltóság in Hungarian)
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☏ 105 |
Information to give the dispatcher in case of emergency:
- Name and telephone number.
- Location where you are.
- What happened, who needs help.
- Is anyone’s life in direct danger.
- Possible number of injured, severity of injuries/wounds.
- Are the dangerous events still happening or have they ended?
You must stay there until an ambulance or help arrives!
SAFETY TIPS
Budapest seems safe compared to many cities, but there are parts where you MUST be careful! Foreigners have higher chances of being victims. Please be careful around these areas, especially at night! If you can, don’t go by yourself!
- Blaha Lujza tér (Blaha Lujza Square: underpass!)
- Nyugati pályaudvar (Western Train Station: underpass!)
- Keleti pályaudvar (Keleti Train Station + bus stops)
- Örs vezér tér (Örs vezér Square + HÉV, suburban railways)
- Number 4/6 tram line
All clubs are known for being dangerous! This is a fact of life! If you go to a club, use the Buddy System!
- Do not go alone!
- In the club, do not lose sight of one another!
- Young ladies: never go anywhere (bathroom, etc.) by yourself! Better yet: take a young man with you to the club.
- Do not leave drinks unattended!
- Try to find a club that is not around the danger spots that were listed!
