Social welfare centres in Belgium, by city

Ask at the centre of the municipality where you live

Larger cities have several service points, spread over different neighbourhoods. Some want an online request first, others hold drop-in sessions on set days, and a few hand out numbered tickets that can run out early. Find your city to see how its centre works before you head there.

12 offices in Charleroi
  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Charleroi

    Boulevard Zoé Drion 21, 6000 Charleroi

    Book an appointment with a social worker, and mention it if you have moved or already have a caseworker.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Couillet

    Rue de Gilly 249, 6010 Charleroi

    Start with a booked appointment, where a social worker assesses what help fits your situation.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Dampremy

    Place de Crawhez 41, 6020 Charleroi

    Book a first meeting about money worries or other difficulties and find out which team covers your address.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Gilly

    Impasse Major 4, 6060 Charleroi

    You can book online or by phone, and the staff will tell you whether Gilly is the right branch for you.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Gosselies

    Rue de Jumet 83, 6041 Charleroi

    Make an appointment to have your situation assessed and find out what kind of help you may be entitled to.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Jumet

    Rue de Gosselies 56a, 6040 Charleroi

    Book a visit for financial help, personal guidance or a referral to other services.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Lodelinsart

    Chaussée de Bruxelles 135, 6042 Charleroi

    Tell the team where you live when you book, because the branch you attend usually depends on your address.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Marchienne Docherie

    Rue Jean Ester 169, 6030 Charleroi

    Book a first appointment, and if your unemployment benefit is ending, check the date in your letter first.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Marchienne-au-Pont

    Rue de Beaumont 90, 6030 Charleroi

    After you meet a social worker your case is assessed, and help is not granted automatically.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Marcinelle

    Avenue E. Mascaux 11, 6001 Charleroi

    Book a time to learn what support exists and start your request with a social worker.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Monceau-sur-Sambre

    Rue J. Durant 103, 6031 Charleroi

    Book with the social services of Charleroi, then go to the address shown in your confirmation.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

  • Charleroi

    CPAS de Charleroi — Antenne sociale de Montignies-sur-Sambre

    Rue du Poirier 125, 6061 Charleroi

    A social worker can follow your situation over time, not only assess it at the first appointment.

    For the first appointment, the CPAS (public social welfare centre) asks you to bring your identity card, bank card, evidence of your resources and those of your household, an ONEM (national employment office) exclusion letter if applicable, an updated CV, and FOREM registration evidence or a medical incapacity certificate. Resource evidence can include wages, benefits, maintenance, savings, investments and rent received. Ask about additional case-specific documents. Booking is an appointment request, not the submission or approval of a benefit claim.

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