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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6 offices in Gdynia

  • Gdynia

    DOPS nr 1 — Zespół Pracy Socjalnej przy Sojowej

    ul. Sojowa 18c/3, Gdynia

    A branch team serves Dąbrowa, Karwiny, Wielki Kack and Wiczlino, so phone first to confirm how visits work.

    Office website+48587812411

    Explain the urgent need and household circumstances first, then ask which income, employment, health, housing and household documents are needed for the requested help. Bring identity and relevant residence-status documents. Financial support, care services and specialist referrals have different conditions; request the checklist for your situation rather than assuming one set of papers covers every benefit.

  • Gdynia

    DOPS nr 4 — Zespół Pracy Socjalnej przy Widnej

    ul. Widna 8, Gdynia

    Phone the Witomino and Chwarzno branch team to confirm how and when visits work.

    Office website+48586208696

    Explain the urgent need and household circumstances first, then ask which income, employment, health, housing and household documents are needed for the requested help. Bring identity and relevant residence-status documents. Financial support, care services and specialist referrals have different conditions; request the checklist for your situation rather than assuming one set of papers covers every benefit.

  • Gdynia

    Dzielnicowy Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej nr 1

    ul. Warszawska 67a, 81-309 Gdynia

    If you live in Redłowo, Mały Kack or Orłowo, start with the social worker assigned to your address.

    Office website+48586272000

    Explain the urgent need and household circumstances first, then ask which income, employment, health, housing and household documents are needed for the requested help. Bring identity and relevant residence-status documents. Financial support, care services and specialist referrals have different conditions; request the checklist for your situation rather than assuming one set of papers covers every benefit.

  • Gdynia

    Dzielnicowy Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej nr 2

    ul. Śmidowicza 49, 81-127 Gdynia

    Arrange a meeting or home interview with your assigned social worker if you live in Oksywie, Babie Doły, Pogórze or Obłuże.

    Office website+48586251749

    Explain the urgent need and household circumstances first, then ask which income, employment, health, housing and household documents are needed for the requested help. Bring identity and relevant residence-status documents. Financial support, care services and specialist referrals have different conditions; request the checklist for your situation rather than assuming one set of papers covers every benefit.

  • Gdynia

    Dzielnicowy Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej nr 3

    ul. Chylońska 237, 81-007 Gdynia

    The city’s street finder shows whether you belong to the team for Cisowa, Chylonia, Leszczynki, Grabówek and other districts.

    Office website+48586632020

    Explain the urgent need and household circumstances first, then ask which income, employment, health, housing and household documents are needed for the requested help. Bring identity and relevant residence-status documents. Financial support, care services and specialist referrals have different conditions; request the checklist for your situation rather than assuming one set of papers covers every benefit.

  • Gdynia

    Dzielnicowy Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej nr 4

    ul. Abrahama 59, 81-393 Gdynia

    Social workers for Śródmieście, Kamienna Góra and Działki Leśne assess whether you qualify for money help, meals or advice.

    Office website+48586202400

    Explain the urgent need and household circumstances first, then ask which income, employment, health, housing and household documents are needed for the requested help. Bring identity and relevant residence-status documents. Financial support, care services and specialist referrals have different conditions; request the checklist for your situation rather than assuming one set of papers covers every benefit.

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