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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4 offices in Łódź

  • Łódź

    MOPS Łódź — I Wydział Pracy Środowiskowej

    ul. Gen. Tadeusza Kutrzeby 16, Łódź

    If you live in Bałuty or part of Polesie, ask about your street, because Polesie is split between departments.

    Office website+48422071450

    There is no compulsory standard form for the targeted-allowance request. Describe the need, household and circumstances, and provide contact details so the worker can arrange the assessment. Ask which income, benefit, housing, identity or health evidence is needed for your case; the worker may request further documents during the interview. The procedure provides for the ordinary interview within 14 working days after you apply and for urgent cases within two working days; this is not a promise that money will be paid within that time.

  • Łódź

    MOPS Łódź — II Wydział Pracy Środowiskowej

    ul. Gen. Stefana Grota-Roweckiego 30, Łódź

    The city says you need no appointment to ask for help with food, medicines, heating or clothing.

    Office website+48426771550

    There is no compulsory standard form for the targeted-allowance request. Describe the need, household and circumstances, and provide contact details so the worker can arrange the assessment. Ask which income, benefit, housing, identity or health evidence is needed for your case; the worker may request further documents during the interview. The procedure provides for the ordinary interview within 14 working days after you apply and for urgent cases within two working days; this is not a promise that money will be paid within that time.

  • Łódź

    MOPS Łódź — III Wydział Pracy Środowiskowej

    ul. Będzińska 5, Łódź

    You can start by phone or email, then confirm which formal documents you need to provide afterwards.

    Office website+48426844481

    There is no compulsory standard form for the targeted-allowance request. Describe the need, household and circumstances, and provide contact details so the worker can arrange the assessment. Ask which income, benefit, housing, identity or health evidence is needed for your case; the worker may request further documents during the interview. The procedure provides for the ordinary interview within 14 working days after you apply and for urgent cases within two working days; this is not a promise that money will be paid within that time.

  • Łódź

    MOPS Łódź — Wydział Wspierania Osób w Kryzysie Bezdomności

    ul. Objazdowa 17, Łódź

    A dedicated unit helps people experiencing homelessness, and the city says you do not need an appointment.

    Office website

    There is no compulsory standard form for the targeted-allowance request. Describe the need, household and circumstances, and provide contact details so the worker can arrange the assessment. Ask which income, benefit, housing, identity or health evidence is needed for your case; the worker may request further documents during the interview. The procedure provides for the ordinary interview within 14 working days after you apply and for urgent cases within two working days; this is not a promise that money will be paid within that time.

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