Healthcare for asylum seekers and refugees in Norway

You should go to your GP first if you have a health issue. Having a GP means that you can see the same doctor every time.

• At Helsenorge you will find more information on how to get a GP.

In case of emergency

If you need emergency healthcare, you can contact the emergency and accident department. Call (+47) 116 117 to get in touch with your nearest emergency and accident department.

In the event of accidents, serious illness or other serious incidents, where you or others need urgent medical attention, you should contact medical emergency number 113 (ambulance). You must speak English or Norwegian when you call this number.

• At Helsenorge you will find more information about healthcare for asylum seekers and refugees in Norway.

As a patient, you have many rights. You also have the right to complain if you believe you have not received the help you are entitled to.

• Read more about your rights at Helsenorge.

Many good support and treatment services are available if you need mental health care.

Experiencing war and fleeing from war can lead to mental and physical problems. If you are having difficulty sleeping or problems that affect your quality of life, you should consider seeking help.

You can also get help if you have been the victim of torture, violence or abuse and need someone to talk to, or if you have an alcohol or drug problem.

Your doctor (GP) can refer you to the help you need.

Refugee Self Help is a self-help tool for those struggling with mental health problems. The tool has been developed as a self-help programme and does not offer contact with healthcare providers. 

• Refugee self help

Norwegian centre for violence and traumatic stress studies have gathered some advice on how to support and help children who have experienced war.

• At Helsenorge you will find information on how to support children who have experienced war.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has gathered information and guidance to those who have fled war and are responsible for children/young people. The information is translated to different languages. 

• Guidance to those who have fled war and are responsible for children/young people. 

Refugees and asylum seekers with disabilities may have the right to borrow assistive products at no cost. You can find more information about borrowing assistive products on the website of the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) or by contacting your nearest NAV Assistive Technology Centre.