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.
Opole
ul. Wrocławska 44, 45-701 Opole
Call with your street to confirm which social worker looks after your address and how to arrange a visit.
Describe the help you need and ask which documents the worker needs to assess your household.
Opole
ul. Gorzołki 4, 45-627 Opole
Call with your street to reach your social worker, and tell them in advance if you cannot enter the building.
Explain your circumstances and any access needs, then confirm the evidence required for the help requested.
Opole
ul. Hubala 4, 45-267 Opole
Workers are assigned street by street, so give your complete address when you call to find yours.
Explain the assistance you need and request the relevant document checklist before your visit.
Opole
ul. Piotrkowska 2, 45-305 Opole
District V works from two locations, so give your home address when you call and ask which one to visit.
Explain your household’s needs and any urgent deadline. Have relevant notices or bills available and ask which identity, income, household and housing evidence is required. Follow the worker’s instructions for lodging an application and any social interview. If you already have a worker, arrange follow-up with them; a phone enquiry does not itself establish that a formal benefit application has been filed.
Opole
ul. Armii Krajowej 36, Budynek A, 45-071 Opole
Call with your address to find the right social worker, and ask about support even if you are unsure you qualify for money.
Explain your household’s needs and ask which documents apply. Care-service requests may be made personally, by telephone or letter and involve a social-worker assessment.
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Other countries
Moving on, or comparing before you decide? See how this works elsewhere.
Most offices in Murcia, Barcelona, and Zaragoza
Most offices in Eindhoven, Enschede, and Breda
Most offices in Munich, Dortmund, and Cologne
Most offices in Brussels, Ghent, and Charleroi
Most offices in Reykjavík, Akranes, and Akureyri
Where to next
Learn what the welfare centre can offer, how the social worker’s visit works and which centre covers where you live.
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