Where to ask for social assistance in Poland

In many cities your address decides which team you go to

Each town or commune has a social welfare centre, and big cities divide the work between neighbourhood teams. Centres take requests in different ways, by phone, in writing or in person, and a social worker will ask you to explain your situation.

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  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 1

    ul. Mieszka I 8C, Białystok

    Check in the street directory that your address belongs to the team, then phone to find out who handles your case.

    Office website+48858797690

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 10 — pomoc cudzoziemcom

    ul. Biała 13/33, 15-434 Białystok

    Phone the team for foreign residents and explain your residence or protection status and what kind of help you need.

    Office website+48858797742

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application. Bring your residence card and the decision establishing your status. Integration cases have their own application and declarations; ask for the checklist for your particular status.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 11 — pomoc osobom bezdomnym

    ul. Klepacka 18, wejście E, Białystok

    Tell the team straight away if you need somewhere to stay, and ask which shelter or night facility you can use.

    Office website+48858797940

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 12

    ul. Mieszka I 8C, Białystok

    Phone to confirm which social worker covers your address, and check your street in the street list first.

    Office website+48858797649

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 2

    ul. Siewna 2, Białystok

    Call ahead to find out which social worker is responsible for your address before you visit.

    Office website+48858797819

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 3

    ul. Sienkiewicza 53, Białystok

    Find your street in the city’s directory, then call to confirm who is responsible for you and how reception works.

    Office website+48858797837

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 4

    ul. Radzymińska 16, Białystok

    Call the team to confirm your social worker and how reception works before you travel.

    Office website+48858797853

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 5

    ul. gen. Józefa Hallera 8, Białystok

    Phone first so you know who will deal with your case, and check your street in the street list beforehand.

    Office website+48858797871

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 6

    ul. gen. Józefa Bema 2, Białystok

    Check the street directory to see if your address is covered, then phone to learn who will handle your application.

    Office website+48858797884

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 7

    ul. Storczykowa 5, Białystok

    Look up your street in the street list, and phone the team before you go to confirm who will see you.

    Office website+48858797902

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 8

    ul. Swobodna 24, Białystok

    Phone ahead to confirm your social worker, or hand in your application at the social services secretariat.

    Office website+48858797921

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Białystok

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Białymstoku — Zespół Pracowników Socjalnych Nr 9

    ul. Witosa 38, Białystok

    Call the team to confirm who looks after your address, and check your street in the official directory first.

    Office website+48858797802

    Prepare identification and evidence of income for all people sharing the household, normally from the month before the application. Add relevant health or disability documents and other evidence of your living situation. Ask which originals or additional records are needed. Cooperate with the social interview and tell the worker about changes affecting the application.

  • Bielsko-Biała

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej — Dział Pomocy Środowiskowej

    ul. Karola Miarki 11, 43-300 Bielsko-Biała

    Call to speak to a social worker, who can advise you in a difficult situation whatever your income.

    Office website+48 33 499 56 00

    Prepare ID, household-income evidence and relevant pension, unemployment, disability or residence-status documents. Income normally relates to the month before applying; if income has been lost, tell the worker so the current month can be considered. Explain urgent needs at first contact.

  • Bydgoszcz

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Bydgoszczy — Dział Pomocy Środowiskowej nr 1

    ul. Czerkaska 22, 85-636 Bydgoszcz

    Use the city’s online finder or call to confirm your address belongs to the team, and say if it is urgent.

    Office website+48523117155

    When arranging contact, ask which documents are needed for your circumstances. Be ready to explain who lives in your household, income and essential expenses, the immediate difficulty and any relevant health, disability or residence circumstances. The social interview is used to establish the household’s situation. Do not send sensitive documents through the street-search tool; agree the submission method with MOPS (municipal social assistance centre).

  • Bydgoszcz

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Bydgoszczy — Dział Pomocy Środowiskowej nr 2

    ul. Czerkaska 22, 85-636 Bydgoszcz

    Call the team to ask when your social worker sees visitors, and say at once if you cannot come in person.

    Office website+48523117177

    When arranging contact, ask which documents are needed for your circumstances. Be ready to explain who lives in your household, income and essential expenses, the immediate difficulty and any relevant health, disability or residence circumstances. The social interview is used to establish the household’s situation. Do not send sensitive documents through the street-search tool; agree the submission method with MOPS (municipal social assistance centre).

  • Bydgoszcz

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Bydgoszczy — Dział Pomocy Środowiskowej nr 3

    ul. Czerkaska 22, 85-636 Bydgoszcz

    Call if hardship or a crisis is more than you or your household can handle alone, and confirm your social worker.

    Office website+48523117196

    When arranging contact, ask which documents are needed for your circumstances. Be ready to explain who lives in your household, income and essential expenses, the immediate difficulty and any relevant health, disability or residence circumstances. The social interview is used to establish the household’s situation. Do not send sensitive documents through the street-search tool; agree the submission method with MOPS (municipal social assistance centre).

  • Bydgoszcz

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Bydgoszczy — Dział Pomocy Środowiskowej nr 4

    ul. Porazińskiej 9, 85-792 Bydgoszcz

    Check your address in the online finder to see if the team covers you, then call before you visit.

    Office website+48523117260

    When arranging contact, ask which documents are needed for your circumstances. Be ready to explain who lives in your household, income and essential expenses, the immediate difficulty and any relevant health, disability or residence circumstances. The social interview is used to establish the household’s situation. Do not send sensitive documents through the street-search tool; agree the submission method with MOPS (municipal social assistance centre).

  • Bydgoszcz

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Bydgoszczy — Dział Pomocy Środowiskowej nr 5

    ul. Ogrodowa 9, 85-039 Bydgoszcz

    Ask for a social interview, where staff look at your situation and consider ongoing, temporary or targeted money help.

    Office website+48523117102

    When arranging contact, ask which documents are needed for your circumstances. Be ready to explain who lives in your household, income and essential expenses, the immediate difficulty and any relevant health, disability or residence circumstances. The social interview is used to establish the household’s situation. Do not send sensitive documents through the street-search tool; agree the submission method with MOPS (municipal social assistance centre).

  • Bydgoszcz

    Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Bydgoszczy — Dział Pomocy Środowiskowej nr 6

    ul. Kapuściska 10, 85-807 Bydgoszcz

    Call the team if a crisis is more than you can handle alone, and a friend or relative can also report the need for you.

    Office website+48523117280

    When arranging contact, ask which documents are needed for your circumstances. Be ready to explain who lives in your household, income and essential expenses, the immediate difficulty and any relevant health, disability or residence circumstances. The social interview is used to establish the household’s situation. Do not send sensitive documents through the street-search tool; agree the submission method with MOPS (municipal social assistance centre).

  • Bytom

    MOPR w Bytomiu – Terenowy Punkt Pomocy Środowiskowej nr 1

    Plac Akademicki 9, 41-902 Bytom

    Each street belongs to one neighbourhood point, so call first to check which one handles yours.

    Office website+48 32 281 77 05

    Prepare your full address and explain the household difficulty and urgent needs. Ask which identity, income, household or health evidence is needed for your request and how any interview will be arranged. A department’s manager complaint hours are not a substitute for social-worker reception.

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